Daily Archives: May 11, 2012

Words of the Day: Rimorchiare, Acchiappare, Abbordare

It’s the weekend, so it’s time to learn some pick-up skillz. Well maybe not the skillz, not in this forum anyhow, but at least how to say it in Italian! Abbordare: Literally meaning to board, as in a ship, abbordare … Continue reading

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Day Trip Friday: Just Beach It

Flying in to either of Rome’s main airports, you might notice the large body of water to your left (or right, depending on your direction of arrival).  Yes, that is, in fact, the Mediterranean Sea, whose proximity to Rome is … Continue reading

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This Weekend in Rome: May 11-13

Friday: Based on the bright blue sky I can see from my office window right now, I’m gonna go ahead and affirm my belief that this is going to be a pretty photogenic weekend.  For some inspiration from the masters, … Continue reading

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