Italy

I’ve walked the streets of Rome across a decade of travelling to Italy—early mornings before the city wakes, quiet afternoons drifting without a plan, and evenings when the light softens, and daily life spills outward. Over time, I’ve learned that it’s not the landmarks that stay in your memory—it’s walking down some of Rome’s most…

When I go to gardens in Rome, it’s not about ticking off sights. It’s a pause, a quiet reset in the middle of the city. I walk slowly along shaded paths, noticing small details—locals chatting on a bench, children chasing pigeons, the way light falls on a weathered fountain. Over many visits, I’ve collected my…

Trastevere, a picturesque neighbourhood of Rome, is known for its narrow cobblestone streets…

Trastevere in Rome is often described as charming, bohemian, and romantic. And while all of that can be true, it’s also incomplete. This is a neighbourhood that rewards timing and a willingness to let go of expectations. It can feel intimate and local in the morning, then loud and overexposed by nightfall. Both versions exist…

When I first visited Quartiere Coppedè, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. It didn’t feel like Rome as I knew it. No ruins. No cafés spilling into the street. No obvious reason to linger. And yet, it’s one of my favourite discoveries in Rome. Tucked inside the Trieste district, this small architectural pocket…

Vatican City has a way of making even experienced travellers feel rushed. The crowds. The lines. The quiet pressure to see everything in one go, as if this tiny sovereign state is something to conquer rather than experience. I’ve visited Vatican City more than once, and on my most recent stay, I based myself in…