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Sometime in 2020, a friend of mine had the crazy idea of walking 50 km to raise money for cancer research in memory of a friend of hers that had passed away from Leukemia the previous year. I decided to join her in honor of all those who had been affected by it. The list … Continue reading Appia Antica
Sometimes I feel the best thing about living in Rome is Castelli Romani, so much so that I’ve even thought about buying a house there. Away from the chaos of the city is this little peaceful oasis made up of small towns on the Alban Hills overlooking Rome. If you’ve ever noticed the nearby hills … Continue reading A Perfect Day in Castelli Romani
Having grown up near the beach, I used to think the idea of going to a lake instead was a bit strange. The first time I thought about this was when I visited Chicago and its great Lake Michigan. Another time I remember thinking this was when an Italian friend of mine took me to … Continue reading Volcanic Lakes of Lazio
Today while I was at work, I started crying all of a sudden. Shortly before, I read that Italy had reached 15,000 new cases that day and my sister texted me saying that Europe was getting 1 million new ones a week. As the pandemic is starting its second wave across Europe and will soon … Continue reading Positive Effects of this Pandemic
Santa Marinella, Lazio When I first came to Rome, I didn’t know that there were beaches near. I hadn’t even thought about it really. Growing up in Miami, I didn’t usually seek out beaches; I grew up and always lived near one. Then, for ten years I lived in Fort Lauderdale, ten minutes from pristine … Continue reading Beaching near Rome
When news hit that the Coronavirus emergency had become a worldwide pandemic, Italy was at the top of the headlines everywhere and at the top of the cases and deaths lists. It seemed like the worst place to be in. Countries started banning flights from Italy and Europe and everyone I know contacted me or … Continue reading The Best Place to be in during a Pandemic
I admit that I was one of those people not taking this virus thing seriously plus I'm not one to live in fear. I thought people were exaggerating and it was all being blown all out of proportion. Up until the Sunday before the confinement restrictions, I was out and about and spent the whole … Continue reading Solitary Confinement
When I first arrived in Italy, I was rather shy, quiet, and reserved. I wouldn’t usually initiate conversations, nor would I offer personal information as that was reserved only for people close to me. I also feel I was quite naïve because I believed most people were good-natured. I was very passionate, as I’ve always … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned from Italians
Foreigners living in and in love with the Eternal City always talk about the perks of Rome. There are plenty of photos and stories out there to make people jealous of those who live here (including by me). If you want to hear about all the good things, then read my post on that, All … Continue reading The Drawbacks of Living in Rome
Monica's Travels 