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Why You Should Plan a Trip to Sardinia
Second in size only to Sicily, Sardinia (Sardegna in Italian) is located off the western coast of Italy, just south of Corsica.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Rooftop Bars in Rome
There’s something magical about sipping a Spritz while watching the sunset over the terracotta rooftops of Rome.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Places to Shop in Rome
These are my favorite places in the Eternal City to shop for clothes, shoes, bags & accessories, jewelry, and books & gifts.
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Laura Itzkowitz
A Very Subjective List of the Best Places to Eat in Rome (2024 Update)
Whenever I hear people say they visited Rome and didn’t eat well, I get a little upset.
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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
How to Navigate Italy's Trains Like a Pro
One of the things I appreciate most about living in Italy is how extensive and efficient the country’s railway network is.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Classic Restaurants in Rome
It goes without saying that you can eat very well in Rome, but I think it’s a misconception among some travelers that just because you’re in Rome…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Why You Should Plan a Trip to Abruzzo
Located in central Italy, between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most under-the-radar regions.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Pizzerias in Rome
Pizza was born in Naples as a humble food that everyone could afford, but it has been elevated to an art form.
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Laura Itzkowitz
A Very Subjective List of the Best Beach Towns Near Rome
One of my editors recently asked me to write a list of the best beach towns in Italy—an impossible task—though of course I accepted the assignment.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Rome Neighborhood Guide: Monti
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Rome, Rione Monti (or just Monti) may have been a bit of a slum during the Roman Empire, but nowadays it’s one of the…
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Laura Itzkowitz
Why You Should Plan a Trip to Sicily
Whenever someone asks me about my favorite place in Italy—aside from Rome, of course—my answer is Sicily.
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