The Expat Survival Guide
byThe ultimate survival guide for expats living in Rome. Part I.
Five Things You Must Do In Ponza
byThe Best Things to Do and See in Ponza, Italy As a travel journalist, I’ve seen some bellissime isole here in Italy, however, Ponza…
The art of eating well in Rome
byWhen Italians speak of any destination – be it a city, a village, a beach – the inevitable question “Si mangia bene li’?” (does…
What Was Your Impression of Rome…?
byWhat is it about this city? What is that intangible euphoria you’re feeling when you step outside? Do you find yourself writing emails to…
The girl who wanted a fairytale
byOnce upon a time I came on holiday to Italy and fell, like you, madly in love with everything. I thought to myself, this…
Writer Profile: Penelope Green
byAn Interview with Penelope Green, Author of “When In Rome: Chasing la Dolce Vita“ If you’re wondering whether you can make it as an…
You know you’re becoming Italian when…
byThe First Signs You’re Becoming Italian … It’s 10.30pm and you’re still deciding where to go for dinner. … It’s May but you’re still…
In pursuit of pleasure
byThe other night I was invited to a friend’s house for an impromptu dinner. I arrived at his palazzo around 11pm and even waiting…
Why I don’t agree with the Romans
byI’m writing this from a villa in Tuscany, lying beside a swimming pool, still drenched in sunshine at seven in the evening. And as…
So what’s it really like to date an Italian…
by“Where does this myth come from?!” she shrieks, wheeling her bicycle down the cobblestone lane as I walk beside her. “Latin lovers indeed! Ugh!…
Change junkie: the 3 types of expats in Italy
byExpats in Rome Profiles If you’ve read my column before, you’re no doubt accustomed to me gushing about Rome. I’m not just filling the…
Can a straniero remain in love with Rome after 27 years of living here?
byI didn’t really need to meet Alan Epstein in person. The interview was a pretext. I could easily have written this article merely referencing…