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Rome Goes Underground With Its New Archeo-Stations

Rome just unveiled two new metro stops that transform metro into a museum experience, meanwhile you'll need to buy a ticket to the Trevi Fountain

Dec 28, 2025 • Erica Firpo

The Italian Christmas Cake You Didn't Know You Love

The Christmas Cake Question On Everyone's Plate

Dec 19, 2025 • Erica Firpo

UNESCO Has Blessed Italian Food. Now What?

Tradition, terroir, and the fine print of cultural recognition

Dec 12, 2025 • Erica Firpo

Another Ciao Bella Holiday Gift Guide

Tis the season to read, look, eat and gift Italian. Let me help you.

Dec 7, 2025 • Erica Firpo

Venice → Paris aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

I finally experienced the train ride we've all been dreaming about . . . All aboard!

Dec 5, 2025 • Erica Firpo

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Nov 14, 2025 • Erica Firpo

It's Beach O'Clock Somewhere

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Oct 31, 2025 • Erica Firpo

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Rome

Rome Goes Underground With Its New Archeo-Stations

Rome just unveiled two new metro stops that transform metro into a museum experience, meanwhile you'll need to buy a ticket to the Trevi Fountain

Dec 28, 2025 • Erica Firpo

Table to Book: SantoPalato, Rome

Chef Sara Cicolini's got a new look for Rome’s Next-Gen Trattoria. We talk with Sara about everything from forgotten veggies to fearless classics and…

Nov 14, 2025 • Erica Firpo

Emily in Paris, I mean, Rome..

Netflix's guilty pleasure zips into the Eternal City

Sep 19, 2024 • Erica Firpo

Plate me, Luciano

A reader's question leads to an in-depth look at Rome's Carbonara King

Aug 30, 2024 • Alison Sager and Erica Firpo

How to Beat the Heat in Rome

Jun 21, 2024 • Erica Firpo

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