Ah, Rome, sweet Rome. Thinly veiled chaos, full of motor bikes and trash (among a few other things). I don’t freelance write any more, but I have had the great fortune to contribute to some lovely websites and publications. Unfortunately, the freelance life is full of turmoil and pieces you write for new publications on […]
It’s snowing in Rome… again. Now, I’m no expert when it comes to winter stuff (or weather related issues of any kind) but the white stuff appears to be falling rather heavily from the sky. That means the Eternal City will grind to a halt tomorrow. Closed due to snow We’re “enjoying” the second major […]
I would like to draw your attention to two main points of interest: 1. I was wrong. The snow days were perfectly justified. It started snowing/sleeting at about noon on Friday. While it really only snowed Friday night, it has been icy and miserable and we were told to stay home Monday as well. 2. […]
Parts of Italy have been getting snow this week. You know where it hasn’t snowed? Rome. That didn’t stop the mayor from declaring a snow day for tomorrow. That’s right- schools will be closed Friday and Saturday (yeah, Saturday school is a real thing here), on the hunch that it might, possibly snow. Perhaps I […]
I have never driven in Italy, so I don’t really pay attention to what all the street signs mean. Actually, I’m pretty sure that Italian drivers don’t really pay attention to what all the street signs mean. I am, however, an admirer of the whimsical street art that uses common signs for inspiration. Is that […]
While out on a Rome Food Tour, I spotted this bad boy. A real life Italian SUV: What’s that you say? It looks like a bike? Look again. It’s an SUV! A Shopping Utility Vehicle. Currently on my must-have list
The Piazza Navona Christmas market is a fun place to stop if you’re in Rome for the holiday season. It usually runs from early December until January 6th. BUT if you’re expecting to find handicrafts and luxury items, think again. This fair is (not-so-) secretly for kids. What you WILL find is cotton candy, cheap […]
Just a friendly reminder that La Befana comes tonight! You better put out your stocking so that she can fill it with candy! (Or coal if you’ve been naughty). And if you really want to get in the Epiphany spirit, you can pick up some festive underwear. Yes, that is a witch chasing Santa. Somehow […]
