The two things Rome’s piazzas sadly lack
The famous squares of Rome There’s a certain romance to the grand piazzas of Rome. Bernini’s symmetry and classicism makes St Peter’s Square justifiably revered worldwide, the grand fountains of…
How travelling as a parent has changed me
When seeing the world becomes less important than letting little people see it. Daisy and the Sistine Chapel “Dad! Dad! Dad! Dad!” came the cry from upstairs, followed by the…
In praise of the decent restaurant within a short walk of your hotel
Repeat after me: Not every meal needs to be an adventure. Before I write this exhausted. I have spent four days on my feet, walking back and forth across Rome,…
Why I hated the Sistine Chapel
I went to see one of the greatest pieces of art ever created, and it was awful. The Conclave Fantasy If I was a cardinal, I would drag the Conclave…
