Home to some of the planet’s greatest artworks, historical monuments and food – and with the kind of varied landscapes that you often have to
Category: Italy Travel Stories
The ultimate weekend in Genoa
Genoa is often missed on today’s sweeping Italy itineraries. It wasn’t always so. In the 1500s this port city in northwest Italy was one of
Harvest-time hikes in the Dolomites
A German-speaking bit of Italy, the South Tyrol is a region with a dual identity. But there’s one thing locals know for sure, and that’s
Live the good life: 12 local experiences on the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is famous for its sophisticated glamour, secret beaches, shady groves and sensational views. Discover a whole new side to the region with
This secret Italian village has the most charming olive oil harvest
The night before I’m due to leave the crowds of Rome behind, I am in a room full of Italian lawyers, none of whom had
Getting around Italy: from car rentals to trams and buying train tickets at the cheapest prices
Italy has more must-see sights than you could squeeze into a lifetime. From the exceptionally well-preserved Roman ruins of the capital to the blissful Mediterranean
How to experience Italy’s Slow Food movement
“Eating is an agricultural act,” said the American farmer poet Wendell Berry in his 1989 manifesto. That same year, a farm-to-table culinary movement that launched
Do I need a visa to visit Italy?
Do you need a visa to travel to Italy? That all depends on which passport you hold. Visa requirements for Italy range from precisely zero
Want to extend your trip to Italy? Here are 5 perfect places for a weekend break
If there’s one thing we can all agree on about Italy, it’s that it always leaves us wanting more. The landscapes, the architecture, the history,
Visiting Rome with kids: gladiators, gardens and gelato
Rome’s top attractions offer much to fire children’s imaginations, from the Colosseum with its past of blood-curdling spectacle to spooky underground catacombs where the early
