There is something hearty and warming about autumn in Rome. Maybe it is the spectrum of toasty hues that adorn the cobbled footpaths: bright orange, carrot and nutty browns. Despite the unfolding choas of this world, it is easy to be transported by the dull glow of the streets. Last weekend, I wanted to focusContinue reading “Autumnal weekends”
Category Archives: The Places I Go
Terme di Caracalla – Solo strolling
The new decree in Italy has lead to the closure of all archeological parks. How do I find my way around this rule? I don’t. Simply, I have been exploring churches of Rome as places of worship are still open (for now) as well as doing official and self-guided tours around different quartieri (neighbourhoods) andContinue reading “Terme di Caracalla – Solo strolling”
The generation
We are the generation of children whose parents told us to go to university and get an education. We are told by adults that it will open doors and allow us to have the stability we need to thrive. The thing that I have found through moving overseas for the third time in the pastContinue reading “The generation”
Living in Rome
Rome has been my second home for over three months now and I feel like every day is a scene from some cliched American film. The reality? I am Australian, I speak Italian and this is most certainly not my first rodeo in Italy. What that means is I am a human sponge for allContinue reading “Living in Rome”
Melting into the Roman cityscape – Villa Torlonia
Fun fact: No one is in Rome in the summer. Other fun fact: There is a reason for that. That reason? Rome is unbearably hot and humid. There are, however, ways to minimise your time frying under the Roman sun: Set your alarm (sadly, yes) and get out and about early. Shops do not openContinue reading “Melting into the Roman cityscape – Villa Torlonia”
2 months in and savouring – Part One: My local neighbourhood
I have officially been here for over two months now. I would still definitely call myself an adopted Italian. In many respects, moving back to Italy for the first time in 6 years was relatively easy. I slipped right back into some old habits, but, more importantly, formed amazing new ones. It was empowering toContinue reading “2 months in and savouring – Part One: My local neighbourhood”
Travelling during a pandemic- A millennial indulgence.
This first post has been a long time coming. I plonked myself in Italy during the COVID pandemic about three weeks ago now. I will not start this blog by glamorising travel during a global health crisis. I am a constant wanderer, but this is not some vacation with idealised notions of living “La DolceContinue reading “Travelling during a pandemic- A millennial indulgence.”
The Adopted Italian 