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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 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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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
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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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
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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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
72 Hours in Rome
Rome is a city that demands your time—in part because there are a lot of things to see and do and also because part of the joy of being here is slowing…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Very Subjective List of the Best Tour Guides and Companies in Rome
When I was growing up, my family never did guided tours. I’m not entirely sure why.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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72 Hours in Venice
La Serenissima, the City of Canals—whatever you call it, Venice has been enchanting visitors for centuries.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Why You Should Take a Day Trip to Ostia Antica
If you’ve been watching Emily in Paris, you might be wondering about Solitano, where Emily meets Marcello’s mother and joins a big birthday lunch for…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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So You Want to Move to Italy? Here Are the Visas You Can Apply For
I generally avoid wading into the murky waters of politics here, but I suspect that if you weren’t already contemplating a move to Italy, following the…
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Laura Itzkowitz
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