Finding the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas list can be a challenge. To help I’ve selected a few of my favourite gifts that...
Often described as an open-air museum, Rome wears its artistic heritage proudly on its sleeve. Centuries-old churches house priceless Renaissance paintings, gigantic marble sculptures laze...
The island of Ventotene is tiny. I mean, really tiny. It’s just 3km long and has only 700 permanent residents. While the secret’s out about...
I’m the kind of person that will travel far and wide for good great gelato. I’ll happily trek across town to a specific gelateria to...
While culture shock is definitely very real, it does wear off as you get used to ‘the rules’ of daily life. Once you find out...
Ostiense doesn’t actually make it onto many tourist maps – those tear-off sheets given out by hotels seem to cut off around Circo Massimo –...
Thanks to its breathtaking art and architecture, fascinating ancient ruins and legendary cuisine, Rome is touted as an awe-inspiring and even once-in-a-lifetime tourist destination. While...
Not following me on Instagram or Twitter? Then you’re missing out on the latest stories and articles I’ve been sharing. Time for a quick catch...
Coming from what sometimes feels like the most average city in the UK where any form of artisticness has to be unearthed and separated from...
2020 Update: This post is from an old blog of mine and was transferred in the site move. I’m leaving it up for posterity –...
