Hello Rochelle Del Borrello here.
I am an Italo Australian writer who lives in Sicily, Italy.
I work as an ESL teacher and mummy to a very demanding young Italian teen.
Over the past decade, I have shared my perspective on daily life in Italy, blogging about my experiences as an expat living in a small Sicilian town.
My work has appeared in various blogs, online magazines and travel guides.
Every week I'll send you something new from Sicily, Italy.
Sometimes, I talk about Sicily.
Other times, I talk about whatever is on my mind.
My writing is always lightning, the mental load and sharing something of my thoughts with you.
Be prepared for a random piece of my mind or a thoughtful reflection or a slice of everyday life in of Italy, from my unique perspective as a writer and expat living on the island.
A Load off my Mind is also about exploring and sharing my other interests. A diary of about everything and maybe also nothing.
I know you are curious to hear all about it.
There is always a story to share.
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