Monthly Archives: July 2010

When its hot, its nice to chill with Grattachecca!

Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 by rinaz

There are days when its hot and you want to chill with a nice and cold dessert but you don’t want to have anything cloying. You can has Grattachecca! Grattachecca is a type of ice dessert that is made of … Continue reading →

Posted in food fascination, video blog | 5 Comments

How to take the driving theory test in Italy

Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 by rinaz

Update : From January 2011, theory tests are required to be done in Italian. I realise the title sounds quite presumptuous like I’m such a know it all, but I cant think of a more straightforward title :-p By the … Continue reading →

Posted in moto diaries | 6 Comments

What drinks do you remember from your childhood?

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by rinaz

Isn’t this bottle adorably retro? Spuma Bionda, or translated as Blonde Foam has a special meaning to Cart. As a kid, he and his childhood friend would buy these as it was more economical than say, Coca cola at the … Continue reading →

Posted in life | 12 Comments

I need a job!

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 by rinaz

I was walking to my in-laws house when I saw this and immediately I felt a strong emotion in me. This was a flyer of a man offering his services in teaching computer applications. And that is something that I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in random thoughts | 33 Comments

Gay Pride in Rome

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 by rinaz

The first time I saw the gay village banner, I was amused. Though the name sounds dubious, turns out that gay village is more like a music event from June till September where DJ’s are invited to perform and people … Continue reading →

Posted in italy | 10 Comments

Il Gelato Di San Crispino

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by rinaz

Its been a while since I’ve blogged about our last gelato adventures, and its such a warm day out, I thought that I’d blog about one of the most famous gelateria in Rome, Il Gelato Di San Crispino. This gelateria … Continue reading →

Posted in food fascination | 21 Comments

Why are swimming pool entry in Rome so expensive?

Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 by rinaz

When its summer in Rome, its normal for the temperature to be at 35 and even to 40 degrees Celsius. There is a tradition here for many Romans to head to the beach in different parts of Italy. And some … Continue reading →

Posted in life | 19 Comments