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72 Hours in Milan (2025 Update)
The countdown until the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics is on and all eyes are turning toward the host city, Milan, where the opening ceremony will…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours on Lake Como
Lake Como: the name conjures up images of elegantly dressed people cruising around on speedboats, Neoclassical villas, immaculate gardens, and Aperol…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Lecce
Sometimes called “the Florence of the South,” because of its elegant architecture, Lecce has a charm all its own.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Perugia
The capital of Umbria—the region known as Italy’s Green Heart—Perugia tends to fly under the radar.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Venice
La Serenissima, the City of Canals—whatever you call it, Venice has been enchanting visitors for centuries.
 • 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…
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Florence
The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence has been an important city since the days of the Roman empire.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Capri
Rising dramatically from the Bay of Naples, Capri needs little introduction.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours on the Amalfi Coast
I distinctly remember visiting the Amalfi Coast for the first time circa 2010, while living in Rome between college and graduate school.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
72 Hours in Milan
Milan Design Week kicks off next Tuesday and while I’m not going, I do have a bit of a soft spot for this rather underrated city.
 • Laura Itzkowitz
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