Historic grandeur and five-star service just a couple blocks from Piazza Maggiore have made this grand dame a top choice for discerning travelers for more than a century in the heart of Bologna: bit.ly/3JbrXks

The “secret” garden at Hotel de Russie might actually be Rome’s worst kept secret. But the space remains an oasis — one where normal people are treated like VIPs and VIPs are treated like normal people: bit.ly/3MZJQGa

It was an honor and a pleasure to interview massimobottura for my Vogue Magazine guide to Emilia Romagna. He kindly gave me permission to send the interview to subscribers of my Substack newsletter, so here it is! newromantimes.substack.com/p/meet-massimo…

If you’ve ever eaten Italian food—not just in Italy but anywhere in the world—you’ve undoubtedly tasted some of the iconic products that come from Emilia-Romagna. vogue.cm/xEyJziY

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Venice afar.com/magazine/how-t…

This charming B&B is run by one of Florence’s most creative couples and their personal touches abound everywhere you turn: bit.ly/43Q1DEE

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages afar.com/magazine/most-…

A new member of the Leading Hotels of the World, set in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro proudly showcases Italian artisanship; exploring it feels like a treasure hunt for design fans: bit.ly/48I5KVV

This is the biggest, longest issue of my Substack that I will write all year. newromantimes.substack.com/p/24-places-in…

hey food twitter! can you help spread the word that I'm looking for pitches (features and otherwise) for the new print edition of @saveurmag? i've been away from the industry for a bit, but I'm trying to rebuild this little base!

This Enchanting Town in Southern Italy Has Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches I've Ever Seen — and Feels Like Taormina Without the Crowds. Click the image for more info. travelandleisure.com/tropea-calabri…

Housed inside Venice’s historic Stock Exchange, Nolinski Venezia brings gorgeous design and a bit of French savoir faire to La Serenissima: bit.ly/3uICwaT

Where are you traveling in the new year? These are the 25 best places to go in 2024, according to AFAR’s international team of travel editors, contributors, and experts. 🌎 afar.com/magazine/where…

New Hotels, Restaurants, and Experiences: Why Now Is the Time to Book a Trip to Rome. Click photo to read: afar.com/magazine/why-y…

I’m joining the Black Friday bandwagon! Upgrade your subscription to the New Roman Times by December 1st and get 30% off. It would make a great gift for that special Italophile in your life 🇮🇹 newromantimes.substack.com/p/black-friday…

I was thrilled to write the exclusive ‘First In’ review of Violino d’Oro, a fabulous new member of Leading Hotels in Venice, for Condé Nast Traveler. Venice is full of historic grand dames and luxurious hotels from big brands, but there’s nothing quite like this cntraveler.com/hotels/venice/…

Located in the northeast corner of Italy, on the Austrian border, the Dolomites have their own distinct landscape, culture, and cuisine—and even their own language. This week’s issue of my Substack newsletter is dedicated to this underrated destination newromantimes.substack.com/p/why-you-shou…

The Small Town of Caserta, Italy, Has a Palace That Rivals Versailles and Some of the World's Best Pizza. Click the image for more info. travelandleisure.com/caserta-italy-…

I’m back in Rome and working on an article about the best Colosseum tours for U.S. News & World Report. Did you have a fantastic guide on a Colosseum tour? I’d love to hear about your experience and which company you booked with! #journalistrequest

My quest to find all the best pizzerias in Rome is far from over, but here are 10 of my favorite places for Neapolitan-style pizza, Roman-style pizza, and pizza al taglio newromantimes.substack.com/p/a-very-subje…