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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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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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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 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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A Very Subjective List of the Best Gelato Shops in Rome
Gelato season is here! And what better way to celebrate than with a few scoops?
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Laura Itzkowitz
20 Roman Dishes You Should Try in Rome
If you’ve traveled around Italy at all, you’ve likely noticed that the food is intensely regional.
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Laura Itzkowitz
24 Places in Italy to Inspire Your 2024 Travels
Are you ready to plan a trip to Italy this year?
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Laura Itzkowitz
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A Last Minute Gift Guide for Italophiles
The point of this guide is to introduce you to products and creators you might not know of, so you won’t find any famous designers or big brands…
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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 Day Trips from Rome
Within easy reach of the city you’ll find beautiful beaches, charming hill towns, vineyards, archeological sites, aristocratic palaces, and a very…
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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 Guide to Rome's Essential Neighborhoods
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is what are the best neighborhoods to base oneself during a trip to Rome.
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Laura Itzkowitz
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