Previously overlooked as a gritty, working-class port, the authentic and welcoming city of Bari is now infused with a new energy and vibrancy. The southern
Category: Italy Travel Stories
The 11 best day trips from Rome from medieval villages to ancient wonders
With so much to see in Rome, you’d be forgiven for never making it outside the city limits, but the wealth of attractions doesn’t end
How to drink coffee like a true Italian
If coffee has a spiritual home, Italy is it. The Italians pretty much invented the way the rest of the world confects, serves and drinks
9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023
Every day at 11:11am there is a ritual: we make a wish. And every day at 11:11am, we have been wishing for this year’s most
Top experiences in Italy’s Le Marche
Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Sandwiched between the Adriatic and its better known neighbours Tuscany and Umbria, this quiet and sparsely-populated region
In the footsteps of the Etruscans: Italy’s top sites for discovering this ancient culture
Long before the Romans rampaged onto the scene, the Etruscans had forged a powerful civilization in central Italy. While little remains of this ancient people,
My Brilliant Friend: discover the Naples locations that inspired Elena Ferrante
One of the biggest literary sensations of recent years, Elena Ferrante’s gritty and enigmatic Neapolitan Novels have inspired thousands of fans to travel to the
Alps, art and aperitivo: 10 reasons to visit Piedmont
With some of Italy’s best wines, truffles, beef and chocolate, the northern Italian region of Piedmont offers a plethora of exhilarating tasting experiences. The capital
Shopping in Florence: the city’s best souvenirs
After spending time in Florence, you’re likely to want to take home more than your memories. This is one of the world’s great shopping destinations,
How to spend a perfect long weekend in Rome
It’s impossible to see all of Rome in a mere three days, but armed with the right itinerary you can take in the hot-tempered city’s
