Dada Masilo’s Swan Lake
Saturday night, as part of the Roma Europa festival, I headed to Teatro Argentina for the first time to see Dada Masilo's Swan Lake. I must admit prior to arriving at the theater I had no idea what I was…
My Life as a Unicorn: A black girl in Rome
After a nine-month (not to give birth in secret) hiatus from Rome, an opportunity arose that was convincing enough for me to return to a city that I do not love. Many of my friends and former colleagues said it…
Paris is that you?
This time tomorrow I will be in Paris!! There will be a lot of wine drinking, baguette eating, dancing to good music, laughing with good friends, and trying to find a job so that I can finally move to the…
Baci, Bacione, Kiss Kiss
I have been back in Rome now for four days. And have nearly kissed several men and women on the lips. Why? Because after being in the US for two months I have forgotten the Italian greeting. The single kiss…
Willkommen in Berlin!!
Last September, as a last hoorah before my dear friend Katie moved back to Montreal, we headed to Berlin to visit a friend and see this wonderful European city that we had heard so much about. This was my first…
It’s Always Sunny in Rome
Stealing this blog post title from the title of an American sitcom (which I have yet to watch, but is in my queue), I immediately felt this way upon landing in Rome after my month long exile. I haven't written…
Escape from Rome: Sperlonga
Back in June, we had a Thursday off to celebrate a national holiday and while most people took off Friday and headed to faraway places, three friends and I opted for a day trip outside of Rome. So we met…
Two reasons why I am NOT Rome’s biggest fan
So I have now been in Rome for a little under two months and I have to say that I am not loving it. There are some good things going on in the city, but overall I just don't feel…
My Eat Pray Love Moment
...that awkward moment when you realize none of your pants fit anymore. I have been in Rome for nearly a month and a half and during that time I have consumed way too much vino, pasta, pizza and pane (bread).…
9 Reasons Why I Love Italy
I had the pleasure of spending three weeks in Italy with my boyfriend prior to our move to Benin. I have always been in love with the idea of Italy, but only traveled to the country once this summer. I…