For wives, autumn means losing husbands to a life-or-death situation: soccer.

Picking Biggie over Tupac doesn't help with the "where?" of kid-raising.

"Friends" can mean a lot of things, and possibly include a New York rooftop.

Going south for the summer holidays can put you in the (unwanted) public eye.

"Oh no, the half-American children have learned how to open the gate and escaped!"

If you're visiting Rome in high summer be prepared for a ghost town.

She didn't particularly like blondes, until Jack Bauer came along.

Rome seems to churn our menefreghesti, or experts in not giving a damn.

When David Sedaris comes to Rome, you drop everything. Or do you?

A chance meeting, skiing and pizza can potentially lead to a second toothbrush.

Working in tourism brings you close to people who want Rome to look like home.