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The 48-hour city break: how to actually rest, not rush
Short city breaks are exhausting because we book them like longer trips. carmannews built a 48-hour template that prioritises restoration over coverage…
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Amelia Ferrante
Lifestyle Editor
Amelia leads carmannews lifestyle, covering travel, food and drink, entertainment, and the everyday rituals that sit between work and rest. She has reported from 38 countries and reviews restaurants under a strict no-comp policy: carmannews pays the bill, every time.
Credentials: Twelve years on the travel and food beats for international publications.
Based in: Rome, Italy
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Eating well on a 30-minute weeknight: 5 meals that scale
Most "30-minute meal" recipes ignore prep, cleanup, and the reality of cooking five nights a week. carmannews lays out five forgiving meal…
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Why your favorite book this year is five years old
The new-release machine pushes the frontlist hard, but the books that stick tend to be a few years old. carmannews explains why,…
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Coffee at home that beats your local shop
A $200 home setup beats a $5 daily coffee within four months — and tastes better most of the time. carmannews walks…
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The carry-on packing list that survives every airline
Airline carry-on rules diverged in 2025 and have continued to drift. carmannews built a defensive packing list that works on the most…
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Houseplants that survive a busy office or apartment
Most "easy" houseplant lists assume more attention than busy people give. carmannews explains which traits to look for and the habits that…
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The minimalist gym setup that fits in a closet
You don't need a peloton, a smart mirror, or a power rack. carmannews explains the handful of versatile pieces that fit in…
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The Sunday meal-prep system that won’t ruin your Sunday
Most meal-prep advice steals four hours of your Sunday. carmannews lays out a 90-minute, component-based system that produces five distinct weeknight dinners.
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What the carmannews newsroom is actually reading now
Three times a year the carmannews editorial team publishes the books we're individually reading — no group consensus, no themed lists, just…