Before Expo 2015 Milan had long been considered the forgotten sibling to more resplendent Venice, Florence and Rome. While they stole the limelight with their
Category: Italy Travel Stories
All-inclusive adventures: 10 resorts you should consider for your next trip
A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when there’s
8 of the best islands in Italy (and what makes them special)
Whether you arrive by boat across a glass-blue sea or by plane skimming over mountain tops and volcano craters, little beats the thrill of dropping
9 of the best places to visit in Italy in spring
With gardens and meadows in bloom, festivals in full swing, days warming up nicely and crowds still precious few, spring in Italy is an absolute
An architect’s guide to Italy’s Capital of Culture 2020
Parma is widely-known for two things: its unmatched cuisine – wheels of Parmigiano and cured meats fill shop windows – and the master opera composer,
Ten ways to spend summer in Italy
It’s the season to enjoy la dolce vita, whether driving the Amalfi Coast, watching the sunrise in Venice or tracking down the best gelato in
Adventure in the Alpine Foothills: Europe’s best base towns for outdoor thrills
Whether hiking on trails with altitude, rafting foaming rivers, tearing downhill on a mountain bike or skis, or paragliding above peaks, the Alps will have
A wine-lover’s guide to Italy
With 400-plus grape varieties and over 2,400 wine styles, Italy is a paradise for oenophiles. The days of straw-bottled Chiantis are a fading hangover and
Where to find your favourite pasta shapes
Attention: World Pasta Day is 25 October. All diets are cancelled. Join the celebration by visiting the birthplace of your favourite pasta shapes. The history
How to travel to Italy with points and miles in 2024
This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy. Advertiser
