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Pizza Evening in Rome

Pizza Evening in Rome. San Lorenzo Student Quarter

In return for attending Italian lessons and labouring tirelessly for the school I get free pizza and wine every couple of weeks. Such is the hardship of life in Italy, where the youth, unable to find jobs, will work for 6 months unpaid, and the rest are called ‘Bamboccioni’ (or lazy) by the politicians, while [...]

Rome's Hall of Fame

Rome Hall of Fame: The vineria, Campo di Fiori

Every Friday and Saturday night this elderly mandolin player graces the restaurants and drinking establishments of Campo di Fiori. In Piazza Navona there’s a 5 piece jazz band that plays alternate weekends, adding to the romantic atmosphere. A mime artist visits centro storico at a predictable time each evening. If you sit on the Spanish [...]