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Erica Firpo shares up-to-the-minute snapshots, trends and goings-on from the Eternal City. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram via #BBCLocalite.
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After four years living in the Eternal City, a writer and photographer learns to capture the views that visitors rarely see.
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Castel Gandolfo has served as the Pope’s summer retreat since the 17th Century. For the first time, the gardens surrounding the residence are open to the public.
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For the first time since the Grand Tour of the 18th Century, southern Italy is registering on savvy travellers’ radars.
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These six cities are known for their top-notch brews and caffeine-focused cultures – perfect for those on an extended stay.
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The Italians seem to have life all figured out: eat, sleep, drink, do it again. But each time of day is reserved for a specific activity – and each has a specific purpose.
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Italy’s capital of fashion and finance is one of the country’s most multicultural and diverse cities, with a stimulating rhythm that never gets too stressful.
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A new take on the Grand Tour proves that the country’s treasures remain as rewarding as ever.
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From 18 to 24 November, travellers balking at the city’s high accommodation costs can pay their way with anything from a saxophone lesson to fresh pastries.
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A new exhibition brings 180 pieces from around the world together in Rome in an effort to contextualise the reign of history's most famous queen.
Editors' Picks
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While most travellers come to Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta for the ultimate jeep safari, some insist Africa’s swamp-like wonderland is best seen by boat.
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Exploring off the map in Banteay Chhmar helps acclaimed travel writer Don George understand the ruins of Cambodia – and of his own life.
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Go beyond Dubrovnik to find former pirate settlements, marble-rich lands, a wine region worth hiking and secret swimming holes worth exploring.
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The Korean-Mexican mashup took off in Los Angeles thanks to Twitter and a fleet of food trucks. Is the dish a passing fad or here to stay?
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A live-aboard boat affords travellers a much closer look at the country’s psychedelically beautiful Great Barrier Reef – without any of the day-tripper crowds.
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Discover some of the most stunning travel photography, from the strikingly beautiful skies of Scotland to the rugged mountains of Malibu Creek State Park.
