Italy

Learn how to put together an unforgettable trip to Tuscany with this handy itinerary.

Head to the birthplace of the Renaissance with this inside guide on how to see Florence in one day.

What you need to know before visiting the Amalfi Coast for the first time.

Planning a trip to Italy? We’ll help you decide whether Rome or Naples is the best fit for you. Few travel choices feel as luxurious as deciding between Rome and Naples. On one hand, there is the Eternal City, where ancient ruins and ornate fountains coalesce with government buildings and world-class museums. On the other … Read more

Looking for the best travel tips for Italy? Here you go! Italy seduces quickly, with its crumbling frescoes and morning espresso rituals, its grand canals and ancient ruins, the solemn beauty of the Sistine Chapel, and the silent hills of the Tuscan countryside. The Best Travel Tips for Italy Consistently ranked among the most visited … Read more

Let’s help you decide whether Florence or Milan is the best fit for you.

Wondering what to pack for Italy? Here’s what you need to know. Deciding what to pack for Italy can be difficult. With such a variety of experiences available – exploring ancient ruins, climbing rugged mountain trails, or lounging on sun-drenched beaches – sometimes, it’s difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve created this … Read more

Welcome to the secret little spot of Comacchio in Italy and this inside guide that will show you history, gorgeous buildings and something of a surprise.

Dazzling rather than drab and steeped in salacious history, the mosaics in Ravenna are some of the best mosaics in the world.

Enjoy our inside guide to the charming city of Chiavenna in northern Italy.

Venice has a tempestuous love affair with the world. Millions of adoring fans visit La Serenissima each year, lured by the sirens of the Adriatic. Perhaps I’ve spent too much time squashed on the London Underground, but…

Explore these hidden gems in Tuscany and leave the crowds behind.

Forget tourist tat. Here’s a collection of fantastic, authentic Italian souvenirs worth buying, including tips on what to look for when you do.

High above the clouds of Italy, you’ll find castles in the sky. More than just a legend, they mark the home of the world’s oldest republic.

“Talking about dreams is like talking about movies. Years can pass in a second, and you can hop from one place to another.”

Italian food. There was a time when I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about, but I can barely remember that now. The moment my train slowed to a stop in Trieste (and, if I’m honest, quite a while before that) my daydreams wandered…

A collection of wonderful hidden gems in Italy and your guide to alternative and unusual things to do in Italy. Relax and enjoy getting off the beaten path in Italy. Finding Hidden Gems in Italy How do you narrow down the place that gave us Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo and Michelangelo? The country that invented … Read more

Umbria, Cumbria. How one little letter changes muddy, murky mulch into overflowing olive groves.

Looking for the best things to do in Trieste, Italy? From literature to architecture and world-famous coffee, this surprising Italian city has a character all of its own.

From sonnets to the Godfather, these fascinating fun facts about Sicily will keep you entertained.

 Find unusual things to do in Rome, from stunning skylines, hidden sects, secret passageways and seriously good food

“This is the classic ragù that my grandmother taught me: a delicious, versatile sauce that can be used in many ways. Added to lasagne, any type of pasta, served with meatballs…” Lella from Cuoche in Vacanza