Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact now we’ve got even more time to
Category: Italy Travel Stories
Palermo: Sicily’s multicultural capital
Palermo is a beguiling city, set like a jewel in the fan-shaped Conca d’Oro plain between two rocky promontories. For almost three millennia, empire after
Where is Dr Jill Biden’s family from? These Italian villages claim to be the home of her long lost relatives
The rise to the White House of Dr Jill Jacobs Biden, the first Italian-American first lady in US history, has awakened from its slumber a
Seven reasons to visit Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Writers Hemingway, Rilke and Joyce all found inspiration in the tiny, triple-barrelled Friuli Venezia Giulia region, tucked away in the far northeast of Italy. Today,
Italy’s best romantic spots and their quieter alternatives
Romance runs rich through Italy’s veins, with icons of amore to melt the hardest heart. But the most famous sight isn’t always the most swoon-worthy;
Traveling by train in Italy: everything you need to know
Italy is one of the most rail-friendly countries in the world with swift, comfortable and economic trains penetrating almost every corner of the bel paese
Italy vs Croatia: which Mediterranean country is right for you?
If the beautiful shores of the Mediterranean are calling to you, you’re not alone. There are infinite reasons why this is one of the most
A first-time guide to Italy
With its iconic monuments, timeless landscapes and irresistible food, Italy is one of Europe’s most alluring destinations. Its historic cities promise thrilling art and architecture
Italy by the slice: a guide to Italy’s regional pizzas
Olympic debates may keep piazzas across Italy buzzing most summer nights, but only until the pizza arrives. Silence falls as diners rip into the hot
Why Italy really is the mother of all family-travel destinations
Ask any avid family traveller, ‘Where’s the best place that you’ve visited with your children?’ and we bet the answer will be somewhere in Italy.
