Just Because
I heart New York Roma Bagel
As expats in Rome, you'd be surprised at some of the things that bring us immense joy. In a sense we are like soldiers at war, and the smallest touch of home brings tears of joy to our weary eyes. ... more...
Rome-ance
On my way to work today I spotted yet another *warm fuzzy* display of Italian romance and affection. Some sweet guy or gal decided to suprise his/her significant other/crush/spouse with some fresh flo... more...
Don't Sh_t On the Sidewalk!
On my way home from the office today after our last tour of the Vatican, I noticed this sad note had been taped to the sidewalk on a side street right near the Vatican museum entrance. It's horrific, ... more...
What's Wrong With This Picture?
Can anyone guess what's wrong with this picture? 20 Euro in free tour bucks goes to the winner! more...
10 Greatest Movie Scenes Ever Dubbed in Italian
I generally do not enjoy watching American films dubbed in Italian. Not because I have trouble following or anything, just because it normally annoys me. However, there are some films that never fail ... more...
Clouds Loom over St. Peters
In the middle of July, it is pretty much a guarantee that the weather in Rome will be sunny and blazing hot. This is why when the skies darken and a rainstorm happens upon us, it is a strange phenomen... more...
Roma Merda
As I stood outside the doors of the Rome municipal building, waiting to take care of some important business, stray cats were welcomed into the building, but human beings were kept to wait outside in ... more...
Rome: When Seagulls Attack
Sometimes, the sounds of living in Rome such as traffic, noisy neighbors, and late night trash pickups can be enough to really get a gal down. Add to this the joys of parenting young children who like... more...
When In Rome, a Day at the Beach
As we got ready to go to the beach for the afternoon yesterday, different family members began shouting out random things like "My bathing suit doesn't fit!" "I don't have a beach towel" "XXX ne... more...
The Gucci of all flip-flops
215 Euro! No wonder the street peddlers are selling knockoffs... more...
Italian M&Ms
While shopping at the local grocery store yesterday, May 24, this packaging caught my eye. "Isn't it a bit early for Christmas M&M's", I thought to myself? Wait a second, those aren't Chri... more...
5 Reasons To Marry Berlusconi
According to recent news, Berlusconi and his soon to be ex-wife Veronica Lario spend five hours behind closed doors with their lawyers and a judge, debating on the divorce settlement. In the br... more...
Mbrella Mbrella
Not everybody hates the rain. In fact, some people depend on it. Here in Rome, at the first hint of a cloud in the sky, the streets are flooded with African and Bengalese men who peddle umbrella... more...
Italian Barbie
Well, if there's a Burkha barbie, Renaissance Barbie & edible Barbie, I suppose it is only fair that there should be an Italian Barbie. Italy Barbie is fabulous. The opposite of traditional ta... more...
Nutella Chic
When in Rome Tours is proud to launch its new line of "Nutella Chic" jewelry. Not only is it fabulous and stylish, it is hand made, one of a kind, bears the colors of the tricolore Italian flag, an... more...
Beggars: To Give, or Not To Give.
While on holiday in Rome, you are inevitably going to get asked for money directly and indirectly by gypsies, beggars, and other interesting characters. Some of these beggars (tumors all over ... more...
Holiday in Rome Amidst Graffitti and Rubbish
There isn't much hope for a cleaner Rome when even the street-cleaning trucks are full of graffiti, now is there. The sight of this AMA truck made laugh and nearly cry at the same time. There is s... more...
Help Me, I'm Italian
While I was riding my bike past the Roman Forum today, the sight of this man got to me. I pulled over to toss him a coin, then I had to snap his picture. The more I thought about it, the more hi... more...
When Hello Kitty Goes Too Far
Today while reading the news, I saw that there is a new Italian wine bearing the Helly Kitty Brand. It got me thinking that Hello Kitty is actually starting to creep me out. Here are ten reasons... more...
Junior Soprano Sings Core 'ngrato
A moment of silence, please. more...