Category Archives: italy

My medical experience in Italy

Since I’m heading back to Singapore in mid December, I thought that I should take the opportunity to make use of my Singaporean subsidization and have a medical check up like dental. Besides, I’m way behind my recommended two times … Continue reading

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My top 5 Italian stereotypes

Initially when Sylvia suggested that I write about this topic, I thought that it would be simple seeing how there were so many famous Italian stereotypes. I mean, we’ve all heard about it. Italians are this and they are that … Continue reading

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Gay Pride in Rome

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

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Experiencing my first medieval fair

After going to Bevagna about two weeks ago, Cart and I decided to head back there again for their annual gaite festival. It was interesting to see as everything in the town is made to be recreated as back during … Continue reading

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A beautiful day in Bevagna

Cart and I were in Bevagna under the invitation of our friend Paolo who was organizing a cultural tour with a group of students from the National Italian American Foundation. Surpassing my initial apprehension, with all of them having an … Continue reading

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The search for a giant foot

2nd of June is Festa Della Repubblica here in Italy and it is a national holiday. Already a week before, Cart and I noticed some temporary seating being constructed near the Colosseo and he deduced that there will be a … Continue reading

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If you love roses, check out this rose garden in Rome

Hello! I look hot right?! *coughs* Anyway, Cart and I were at the Rose Garden in Circo Massimo last weekend. Its been slightly over a year since we’ve last been there, so we thought that we’d pay a visit before … Continue reading

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