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January 2025

How to Navigate Rome's Metro, Buses, and Trams Like a Pro
Many Romans tend to have a rather negative view of public transportation, but I don’t think that’s really fair.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Christian Scali & Stephen Lewis, Owners of Villa Ardore in Tuscany
Lots of people dream about buying a crumbling Tuscan villa and fixing it up, but few people actually do it. Christian Scali and Stephen Lewis are among…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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25 Places in Italy to Inspire Your 2025 Travels
Welcome to the New Roman Times’ third annual list of places to inspire your travels for the year ahead.
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Laura Itzkowitz
Postcard from Lucca, One of Tuscany's Most Enchanting Cities
What is it about Tuscany that’s just so appealing?
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Italy's Winter Sales Start on Saturday—But the Discount Starts Here Today
Here in Rome, the semi-annual sales officially kick off on Saturday, January 4 and will last for six weeks.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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December 2024

The Year in Review: 2024
This is the last issue of 2024, so I’m just popping into your inbox to say thank you for reading the New Roman Times.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Meet Giulia Scarpaleggia, Tuscan Food Writer, Cookbook Author & Cooking Class Teacher
I first encountered Giulia Scarpaleggia’s writing through the Substack network, but she has been writing about food for more than 15 years.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Rome Neighborhood Guide: Piazza del Popolo & Flaminio
Piazza del Popolo—the People’s Square—marks the northern end of Rome’s centro storico.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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The New Roman Times' 2024 Gift Guide for Italophiles
Black Friday may be over, but if you’re still looking for holiday gifts for your Italy-obsessed friends and loved ones, I’ve got a few ideas.
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Laura Itzkowitz

November 2024

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