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The Dapper Dad

A London born Roman New Yorker... and you thought you were confused. #WhenInRome

Out with the Old and in with the New

New York has always reflected my never ending identity crisis with old world charm juxtaposed with unrelenting change and progress. Most people just see the meat grinder, but there is […]

Musings

Who’s adapting who?

May, seems a lifetime ago, and yet, here we are again in the midst of the predictable second dose of coronavirus. We are all sick of it by now, if […]

Musings

Can you repeat the question, please?

Via Condotti durning coronavirus lockdown in Rome, Italy.

Musings

An Ode To Solitude

It’s a shame really. We will hopefully never again enjoy these rare moments of solitude. Just me and the city. I do want to hear the humdrum that assures me […]

Musings

Hugs & Kisses

I have been procrastinating. Basically, quarantine hasn’t changed me one bit. When it comes to writing, I have always been better at staring down deadlines than diligently filling out calendars […]

Musings

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Frivolity

It's a numbers game and I'm not a gambler, so I'm staying home.

Travel

In a Gloomy Wood

After quite some time, I find myself staring at a blinking cursor at the top of a blank page – at a loss for words. The end-of-winter sun splashes empty […]

Musings

Do people still read?

It’s been a while. Writing has always been my preferred medium of communication. You write a first draft. Review and edit. Share it with others and evolve what you have […]

Coffee & Tea

Il Barista and Coffee Culture

While you order that triple low-fat caramel no foam no milk decaf latte from Starbucks and watch as the order gets shouted down the line three or four times by […]

Travel

Discovering Vienna with kids

Imperial is the first word that comes to mind when wandering the streets of Vienna. Over the past twenty-five years I have visited this European capital dozens of times and […]

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Discovering Berlin with kids

Discovering Berlin with kids There are not many cities that make you feel energized as you walk through their streets. Berlin does this to me, and much more. I have […]

Food & Wine

Finger Licking Good

Imagine walking the streets of Rome all morning pretending not to be a tourist and hoping to blend in while you look for that “not for tourists” spot to plunk […]

Cars

Maserati hits the century mark.

I felt it was only appropriate to peek my head out after so long with news of Maserati’s centennial celebration. The roller coaster ride that has been Maserati over the […]

Watches

Camo In, Camo Out.

My wife hates it and you probably will once you see it. I noticed it on the wrist of a flight steward during a trans-Atlantic flight on Alitalia. You know […]

Bags & Luggage

The “Fuggedaboutit” Backpack by Outlier

Buzz about The Minimal Backpack by Outlier and the fact […]

Clothing

O’mast: Pride and Passion.

I chose to write this post in Italian first and then translate it into English since most readers here on tumblr are not Italian you can just scroll down to […]

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