Bits from the letters sent by our readers
"...We have visited Rome many times, but last February was the first time we saw Nerone. It's a great paper! We would like you to mail us a copy each month... your coverage of the Eternal City is so expansive, witty and quirky (as befits an inhabitant) that it never fails to bring smiles of recognition to our faces, as well as give good, solid information..."
Carla and Arthur Potter, USA
"...we found your guide Nerone during our visit of the Capitoline Museums and were quite impressed by it. I especially liked the information about some not so well known places and the legends and stories connected to them. As for as making any suggestions I would just like to say that I hope you can continue this worthwhile information for people who come to Rome because they love it."
Barsel Retsker, Germany
"...It is simply amazing the amount of information you are packing into the space you give yourself. Certainly, reading Nerone leave one breathless - it is a brilliant advertisement for Roma..."
Ravinder and Gajtey Sidhu, UK
"...You helped us a great deal to enjoy a memorable holiday...We also visited Villa Adriana and Tivoli, guided by the description in Nerone...Nerone recommended a visit to Trastevere, and so we walked there on the Sunday of our trip. As you wrote in Nerone, Trastevere is quite different from other parts of central Roma, and we found the contrast very interesting...Much of our pleasure was due to your advice, so well expressed through the pages of Nerone...Thanks again..."
Stuart James and family, England
"...As you see I am an enthusiastic reader of Nerone and can only encourage you to go on like this, writing amusing articles that are informative as well...It's such an excellent idea so I'd even like to do something similar for Berlin..."
Aya Soika, Germany
"As an inveterate Romevisitor I was very surprised and delighted to collect from my hotel a copy of your extremely interesting publication Nerone during my last Rome visit. The contents of Nerone is very unusual and varied, and the tone of writing fully reveals your own joy to be able to stretch out a helping and educational hand to the visitor to this, probably the world's most intriguing city...Further more, hating the thought of what I miss by not being a permanent resident in Rome, I express the hope, that it will be possible to be listed with you as a regular subscriber to Nerone in the future..."
K.H.S. Poulsen, Denmark
"Do you allow people abroad to receive your publication? I was in Roma recently and enjoyed reading Nerone - a lot -..."
Marlene Hill Taevs, USA
"It was really fun reading your newspaper...Reading Nerone, I want to return to Rome so soon! You have succeeded!"
Peggy Printz, USA
"...We have spend incredible fascinating hours in Rome. During our wondering around the eternal city we often read Nerone. The informations were very useful to us. That's not an exaggeration but walking in your footsteps made our holiday more interesting and, well, organized. Thanks a lot."
Marek and Darika Fron, Poland
"...I was in Rome in November and managed to get a copy of your paper Nerone, I find it very interesting because it explains everything separately and that makes it easier to remember and it's written in easy english, I am interested in getting a copy every month if this is possible."
Julian Micallef, Malta
"...Your Nerone newsletter was very informative and full of good advice. I am sorry, I don't have the previous edition as well. You write about things that I could find in no guide book. Keep on doing it!"
Helga Schoerkl, Austria
"We would like to subscribe...please send particulars."
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
"We recently received a copy of Nerone via one of the teachers at our school and found the newspaper to be extremely interesting both for staff and students alike..."
Norman Cain, Director of Studies, International House
"I am interested in receiving your Nerone paper regularly. I teach a summer course in Rome for American University Students and I would love to share with them your paper..."
Lisa Pieraccini, Roma
"We found your publication Nerone most helpful on our stay in Roma, and congratulate you on this useful source of information..."
Mr and Mrs Hunter, England
"...I've read it from cover to cover, found it packed with excellent tid-bits of information and really have no suggestions to give you except from my compliments..."
Helene Pizzi, Rome
"..On our recent visit we came across your publication Nerone and we found it most informative and interesting bits of information were helpful..."
J. Cunningam, USA
5 January 1997
"Thanks a million for sending me a copy of Nerone of Christmas 1996. It came on Friday the 3rd and I've devoured it already. How I long to be there right now!"
Marlene Hill Taevs, USA (subscriber)
"My wife enjoyed your newspaper on a visit to Rome last year. She is a classic teacher here in New Zealand. Love your internet site. We will be regular visitors between visits to the real thing."
Ian and Julie Shears, New Zealand (e-mail message)
"I don't know where to begin. Our recent trip to Rome (Sept.1996) was so different than our first (Sept.1995) because of my web pages from Nerone. Your articles are treasures - no guide book can provide such truly inside information for those of us who enjoy getting around Rome on our own, who are interested in how Romens live and eat, and who abhor tour group travel. We look forward to our Sept. 1997 trip and will look for the newspaper. I too am an optimist and wish you good luck in resuming publication. Can you tell us anything about other cities, such as Bologna?"
J.J.Winokur, USA (internet reader)
"I really enjoyed looking through Nerone the Insider's Guide. Thank you for posting it on the internet..."
Richard Druckenmiller, USA (internet reader)
"Thank you very much for sending the article on the Colosseum. I have read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I will keep in touch as my wife and I are planning to take a trip to Rome this year. I will keep checking your web site for new additions. Thanks again!"
Richard Druckenmiller (internet reader)
"I have only recently arrived in Italy, to take up a four year assignment with the New Zealand Embassy in Rome. In my apartment I happened to find some recent issues of the newspaper you publish: "Nerone the insider's guide to Rome".
I am writing to say that I consider your publication to be very useful, not just for tourists but also for expatriates living here long term. It provides an insiders look at Rome, with fascinating articles on tourist attractions, history and culture, nightlife and dining out.
What sets your publication apart is that it provides interesting information not found in the standard tourist brochures. It is truly an "insiders" guide to Rome, and I applaud your efforts in keeping visitors to Rome informed. Bravo!"
J.P.Palmer - Second Secretary, New Zealand Embassy (Rome)
"I have just seen February's issue of Nerone and am very impressed! Apart from being full of useful information (some of which I didn't know even though I have lived in Rome for some time) it is extremely interesting and fun to read - a truly excellent newspaper! I wish you all the best in the future and am looking forward to reading the March issue. Well done!"
Stuart Homan, Rome
"Buon Giorno! I found your newspaper web page and am grateful to you for all the information. You are performing a good service. My daughter will be visiting Rome in a few weeks and I was looking for information for her when I found you. I am sure she will benefit from your generosity. Grazie Mille."
Gene Hatke - Lafayette, Indiana USA (internet reader)
"I came across your excellent pubblication "Nerone" on my last trip to Rome last November. I was very impressed by its style and content. Would it be possible for me to receive it each month? As well as any back copies you would like to send to me. Please let me know how this can be arranged. Looking forward to your reply."
Peter Cobau, England
"I'm currently in Rome researching the history and philosophy of the Baroque fountains, and am just writing to say how much I have enjoyed reading Nerone - it is informative, amusing, and full of illuminating detail. I was particularly impressed by the wide range of subjects it covers - everything from Caravaggio to the Doria Pamphilj, Vittorio de Sica's great film 'Bicycle Thieves' to traditional Roman cuisine . . ."
Bede Scott, New Zealand