Laura Itzkowitz

Rome

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer and Editor at The New Roman Times

Travel writer & editor based in Rome. My words appear at @TravelLeisure, @AFARmedia, @archdigest, etc. Opinions expressed are my own.

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This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'

1 day ago | travelandleisure.com | Laura Itzkowitz

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Verona, Italy.
Postcard from Maratea, Basilica's Seaside Idyll

1 week ago | newromantimes.substack.com | Laura Itzkowitz

Located in the arch of the boot, between Puglia and Calabria, Basilicata is one of Italy’s least touristy regions—and while Matera grabbed the spotlight a few years ago when it became Italy’s 2019 Capital of Culture, Maratea remains under-the-radar. Basilicata’s only town on the Tyrrhenian Coast, Maratea has a charm all its own, as I discovered last summer when my husband Marco and I stopped there on our way to Sicily.
How to Host an Aperitivo Hour Like the Italians

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Laura Itzkowitz

The Aperol Spritz — the fizzy, bright orange cocktail hailing from Italy’s Veneto region — has taken the world by storm, but the Italian tradition of aperitivo goes far beyond the ubiquitous drink. In cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome, where I live, sidewalk cafés routinely fill up in the early evenings, but it’s also common to offer guests an aperitivo when hosting a dinner party or leisurely lunch on weekends or holidays at home.
How to Host an Italian Aperitivo Hour

1 week ago | msn.com | Laura Itzkowitz

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How to Host an Italian Aperitivo Hour

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Laura Itzkowitz

Ex-Formula 1 Driver Damon Hill’s Marbella Home Is Up For SaleWe all know A-listers love an exclusive neighbourhood, and ex-racing driver Damon Hill is no different: he was formerly the proud owner of this …
10 Best Cities in Italy for Food, According to a Local

1 week ago | wetheitalians.com | Laura Itzkowitz

BY: Laura ItzkowitzThere's no doubt that Italy is a feast for all the senses, especially the sense of taste. Italian food products and cuisine have infiltrated just about every corner of the globe, but there's no comparison to trying classic Italian recipes at their source-and there's so much more than pizza, pasta, and gelato. Italian cuisine is very regional, so don't expect to find the same dishes on menus all over the country.
Vico Milano: A Cozy-Chic Crash Pad for Design Lovers in Milan

1 week ago | italymagazine.com | Laura Itzkowitz

Ed.: The Inspired Stays series highlights hotels we love around Italy. Each property is independently reviewed by an Italy Magazine writer, who is generally hosted on a complimentary basis. Our contributors do not accept compensation or gifts in exchange for specific types of coverage. We only showcase properties we would genuinely recommend overall.
The World's First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon

1 week ago | afar.com | Laura Itzkowitz

~The vibe: The first hotel from the legendary Orient Express train company is an instant classicLocation: Piazza della Minerva 69, Rome, Italy | View on Google MapsLoyalty program: Accor Live Limitless | From $1,104Book now~~The Afar takeOriginally built as a noble residence in the 17th century, the Grand Hotel de la Minerve became a hotel in the 19th century and was a haven for aristocrats and writers on the Grand Tour.
Best Market for Food & Drink: La Vucciria

1 week ago | muckrack.com | Laura Itzkowitz

THE SCENT OF FRYING oil hits you first. Then, a cloud of steam. It’s a sweaty experience, especially in the height of summer. But none of that deters the throngs of diners and shoppers who fill the tiny streets of La Vucciria market in Palermo, Sicily. Tourists chow down on arancini for lunch, rubbing elbows with the local grandparents (known here as nonni) busy buying fresh fish and vegetables. All the while, vendors holler their prices to attract customers.
I Got a First Look at Italy’s New La Dolce Vita Orient Express Train—and Was Transported Back to 1960s Glamour

2 weeks ago | afar.com | Laura Itzkowitz

When the Orient Express made its inaugural journey in 1883, it revolutionized travel, allowing passengers to take a single mode of transportation all the way across Europe. With its comfortable sleeping quarters, elegant restaurant, and salons that housed smoking compartments and ladies’ drawing rooms, it became popular among Europe’s elite, including royalty. The Jet Age, when commercial air travel took off, spelled disaster for the legendary train, which discontinued service in 1977.