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Liz Shemaria’s Biography

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An Italy expert and voracious solo traveler, I've interviewed undercover artists in Myanmar, foraged for asparagus in Italy's Puglia region, and trekked solo in the Himalaya — all in pursuit of a story for publications including Fodor's, AFAR, DK Books, BBC, Tripadvisor, Business Insider, and Roads & Kingdoms. Spontaneous dance parties are essential to my creative process. Learn more via my website or on IG.

Liz Shemaria’s Journalist Portfolio

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Fodor's Essential Italy

Fodor's Essential Italy

Updated guidebooks covering Emilia-Romagna, Florence, Italian Riviera, Lombardy and the Lakes, Piedmont, Tusc…

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Fodor's Florence & Tuscany: with Assisi & the Best of Umbria

Fodor's Florence & Tuscany: with Assisi & the Best of Umbria

Updated and fact-checked guidebook covering Florence and Tuscany for the 2025 and 2026 editions.

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Pizzoccheri: Italy's debated buckwheat pasta recipe

Pizzoccheri: Italy's debated buckwheat pasta recipe

In the Valtellina valley, buckwheat cultivation - along with its signature pasta dish is a centuries-old trad…

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The 15 Best Things to Do in Milan (and Top Things to Avoid)

The 15 Best Things to Do in Milan (and Top Things to Avoid)

If you're traveling to Milan, Italy, for the first time, this guide from a Milan local highlights everything …

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Where Condors Learn to Soar

Where Condors Learn to Soar

For Pinnacles National Park volunteer Richard Neidhardt, watching once endangered condors integrate into the …

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These Are the 5 Most Ethical Places to Visit in the World

These Are the 5 Most Ethical Places to Visit in the World

These are the most ethical countries to travel to in the world

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Palazzotto Residence & Winery: A Time Capsule in the Heart of Matera

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By Liz Shemaria Verified
| Italy Magazine Verified
| Tue, 05/05/2026 - 07:30 Table setting at Palazzotto / Photo courtesy of Palazzotto Residence & Winery 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.
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A Short History of Panino Mania in Florence

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By Liz Shemaria Verified
| Italy Magazine Verified
| Wed, 04/08/2026 - 06:08 All'antico Vinaio in Florence / Photo: SERGIO V S RANGEL via Shutterstock Editor's note: Below is a special preview of what you'll find in the full Florence issue of Bellissimo, our digital magazine that all Premium Members receive quarterly. The article appears as it originally ran.
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Reise nach Mailand: Das sind meine Tipps für Urlaub wie die Einheimischen

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By Liz Shemaria Verified
| Business Insider Deutschland Verified
Unsere Autorin lebt seit sieben Jahren in Mailand. Tadao Amano Ich bin Amerikanerin, lebe aber seit sieben Jahren in Mailand. Ich weiß, wie ihr die Stadt wie ein Einheimischer erkunden könnt. Anstatt in den touristischen Gegenden zu bleiben, empfehle ich Orte wie Porta Romana und Porta Venezia. Es lohnt sich auf jeden Fall, die historischen Häuser Mailands zu besichtigen und verschiedene Gerichte zu probieren. Als ich 2017 aus den USA nach Italien zog, war Mailand für mich kein potenzieller Wohnort.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Reporter at the Alameda Sun in Alameda, California, where my first story was a front-page newspaper feature about a BB gun bandit.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

High school typing class was 50 minutes of keys clacking.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is making it more difficult for people to discern between news/journalism and advertising.