

Ventotene, a Sunny Island with a Dark Past
During Italy’s summer of Covid denial, I took a quick trip to the island of Ventotene as part of a wine-tasting weekend dedicated to the...
Jan 9, 20215 min read


Ostuni, the White City
My second trip after the end of quarantine was to Puglia, in the heel of Italy’s boot. I spent a week in countryside just outside Ostuni,...
Aug 20, 20205 min read


First Trip, Post-Quarantine
June 15th ushered in a new decree in Italy, allowing Italians to travel somewhat freely around the county. After three months of one of...
Jul 16, 20204 min read


W. H. Auden on Ischia
Because not many of us can travel much this summer, I have decided to return to my favorite Mediterranean islands in my blog. I have a...
Jun 9, 20206 min read


Traveling Around My Kitchen
I try not to write about food too much on this site, because among expats here in Italy one can’t heave a virtual brick without it...
Apr 25, 20207 min read


Quarantine Reading
Not being able to leave the house is getting a bit wearing. Life seems to be made up of trips to the kitchen and the terrace, Zoom...
Apr 13, 20204 min read