Most people think of Rome and imagine the empty ruins of the Forum or the aerial grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, but Rome is also filled with the sounds of screeching trams, car honks, and a never-ending stream of ambulances. If you want to get away from it all, you can retreat to an agriturismo […]
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Farmer’s Markets in Rome: Speaking to Campagna Amica’s Pietro
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Feb
Feb
Where did you last do your grocery shopping? Chances are, you probably went to a supermarket–I know I did, and so did many Italians. In 2016, there were some 30,000 supermarkets in Italy, and that number has only grown since. Traditionally, Italians did their shopping at mercati rionali, open neighborhood markets usually held in the main square […]
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Jan
Jan
A guide to what to see, do and where to stay in the charming town of Monopoli, Puglia
05
Jan
Jan
Venice is the Italian city that struggles the most with over-tourism. To balance out the strain that tourism puts on city service, Venice will charge a fee to visit the city for the day. Tourists do bring money into the city by purchasing meals and souvenirs, but overall, the number of visitors has overwhelmed city […]
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Dec
Dec
Now known for colorful houses, Burano was once famous for the lace now found in the Venice Lace Museum
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Dec
Dec
A quiet Milan church covered in frescoes
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Dec
Dec
Where to find specialty coffee in Venice
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Dec
Dec
Why an Italian town is charging tourists to enter its historic center