Category Archives: video blog

Playing host (part 1)

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by rinaz

Here is day one of when Daphne and Nick arrived in Rome. We took them to have the typical Italian breakfast with Cappuccino, then to our favourite Pizza al taglio, and afterthat an overview of the monuments that they will … Continue reading →

Posted in italy, video blog | 9 Comments

A day in life : Experimenting with Pastiera Napoletana

Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by rinaz

Pastiera Napoletana is a cake, originating from Napoli, made of ricotta cheese, precooked wheat, eggs, candied orange and millefiore scent (I don’t know what it is in English) and it is typically eaten during Easter, although you could eat them the rest … Continue reading →

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Artichoke Festival in Ladispoli 2011

Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by rinaz

Every year in the town of Ladispoli, there will be a Sagra del Carciofo (Artichoke Festival) and the town will be bustling with activities. Cart and I arrived here by car and it took us about an hour to reach … Continue reading →

Posted in italy, video blog | 6 Comments

Italians make me tired just by watching them speak

Posted on Friday, April 15, 2011 by rinaz

As much as I find Italians to be one the most charming, intriguing, witty, and friendliest people that I know. Their hyperness really makes me tired just by watching them talk. Imagine seeing this peppy face all the time. My jaws … Continue reading →

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A dog on a scooter

Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by rinaz

Here is something you don’t see every day. A dog on a scooter! It looked so chilled out and enjoying itself quietly, not barking or anything. Doesn’t it look cute? Too bad we can’t do the same with cats. As a sidenote, … Continue reading →

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Maratona 2011

Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 by rinaz

Cart, my friend Claire and I went to the Roma Fun Run this year. Check out the amount of people there! We’ve already participated in the Fun Run last year, so this time round, I thought that I’d do a … Continue reading →

Posted in running, video blog | 4 Comments

Chinese new year at Piazza del Popolo

Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 by rinaz

Cart and I were at the Piazza del Popolo during the weekend to see the Chinese New Year celebrations. It was pretty interesting seeing all the colourful decorations, the festive music and the performances. I had to keep an open … Continue reading →

Posted in video blog | 7 Comments