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Half Roman

Half Roman is a Substack offering takeaways on Itaian life from author's long experience as an expat in Rome

Hippocrene Insiders' Guide to Rome

Hippocrene says it's "written with a sense of humor that goes well with Rome's take-life-as-it-comes disposition." Frances, who covered Italy and other Mediterranean countries for The Associated Press, explores being a foreigner (and a foreign woman) in the Italian capital, Roman rhythms, including seasonal food, and the special character of oft-overlooked neighborhoods.