Londinium MMXXII

I’m Orazio. Welcome to my journal, where I document the chaos and charm of my life since moving to London. Expect a rollercoaster of emotions as I navigate the ups and downs of living abroad, tackling everything from relationship struggles and the challenges of gay life to moments of pure joy and self-discovery. My posts are a mix of pessimism and optimism, spirituality and sarcasm, filled with “what the fuck” realisations and reflections on life’s absurdities. Join me on this unpredictable journey as I strive to find my path, laugh at the madness, and sometimes just scream into the void. Jump HERE to see how my London dream began…

Story Archive

  • Foggy East London

    London, 26 11 2023 I arrived at 9:30 back in the East End, greeted by the gritty streets, grubby people and bleak weather. The flat smelled, like I had feared, of dampness, smoke and…

  • Gül Baba

    Rózsadomb, 25 11 2023 Last day in Budapest, I’m looking out of the tall window of my airbnb, the sun is glazing the orange building opposite, and the clear blue sky is expanding above…

  • Left outside

    Vienna, 23 11 2023 I’m at Sepp’s apartment in Vienna, 4th district now, in the large living room with high ceilings and beautiful period wooden floors. The bed is cozy and I slept heavenly…

  • Dalida

    Budapest 19 11 2023 Another dinner alone in Budapest, this time at Meshuga, an Israeli restaurant that I choose despite the current political situation. I feel people are looking at me strangely when I…

  • Cosmopolitan

    Budapest 18 11 2023 I’m having dinner at Vak Varyú in Budapest.  A nice perch pike filet with almond and Hungarian Ezerjo wine. It’s affordable and the restaurant is buzzing and fancy! I enjoy…

  • High in the tree 

    On a sunny day, our intrepid nature-lover swapped Pilates for lost time in a tree after a cheeky smoke. Between unpredictable weather naps and cooking like a domestic star, they’re gearing up for a…

  • Iso E Super

    London, November 2023 My first day being 42 started early, at 7:20am.  I had another conference call with the queen of hearts and the army of cards, and it was quite emotional and desperate…

  • 42

    London, November 2023 Actually, it is a pretty ordinary day. I had to wake up early for a conference call for work, and, as expected, it lasted forever. Finally, I was done at 10am,…

  • 41

    London, Nov 2023  Today I am still 41 years old. Tomorrow is my birthday. Big deal.  So for my Sunday Pre-Birthday we ate the one remaining mushroom, I rolled a spliff and we went…