What is it like to live in Rome, Italy?

I've been living in Rome for 4 years now. I have also spent some extended periods here (a few months) previously. I'm a dual US/Italy Citizen who grew up in the States. In the beginning living in Italy is very exciting. read more

And Rome is at the center of Italy, so it is relatively easy once out of Raccordo Anulare to go to the seaside, to the hills of Umbria and Tuscany, or even to the sunny south. One of the main drawbacks is the transportation. read more

Education was and still is the reason I live in Italy. In three years I learned fluent English, Italian and am currently studying Ancient Greek and Latin. read more