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Writer Profile: Carla Coulson

Carla Coulson profile. An acclaimed photographer and author from Australia . She has published Italian Joy, Paris Tango, Chasing a Dream, and collaborated on My French Life, French Essence and My Amalfi Coast.

How to Make a Roman Carbonara at Home

The recipe of Roman Carbonara.

Ponza: The Dream Italian Island

You hear about Capri, you know of the islands of Ischia and Elba but hardly anyone other than Italians goes to this paradise. I have yet to meet a foreigner who truly understands the magic of the island of Ponza. And while I’m obliged to share the truth, I’d prefer that you didn’t go and […]

Why read in Rome?

Bookshop in Rome and books for italophiles

How To: Speak Like a Mothertongue Italian

How To Speak Like a Mothertongue Italian

Expat Survival Guide: Part 2

The ultimate survival guide for expats living in Rome. Part II.

It’s okay to be a snob. Here’s why.

The ugliness is abrasive. Instinctively, I wrap my trench tighter across by chest and stride through customs, as though shielding myself from the sheer non-Italian-ness of it all. Grating English consonants in lieu of mellifluous Italian vowels. Gone are the potential lovers in linen locking eyes with me across a piazza or the bar of […]

Villa di Campolungo

Villa di Campolungo, a charming agriturismo nestled in the hills of Fiesole in rural hamlet that dates back to 1427.

The Expat Survival Guide

The ultimate survival guide for expats living in Rome. Part I.

Five Things You Must Do In Ponza

The Best Things to Do and See in Ponza, Italy As a travel journalist, I’ve seen some bellissime isole here in Italy, however, Ponza is by far my favourite Italian island. It’s dramatically beautiful, full of friendly locals, a mix of tranquil paradise, rustic eateries and a buzzing scene of young Romans ready to flirt […]