Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read
Attention: World Pasta Day is 25 October. All diets are cancelled. Join the celebration by visiting the birthplace of your favourite pasta shapes.
Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read
Attention: World Pasta Day is 25 October. All diets are cancelled. Join the celebration by visiting the birthplace of your favourite pasta shapes.
Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read
Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…
Jul 27, 2018 • 6 min read
A hardened place of rocky outcrops, marshes and undulating hills that abut a dramatic coastline of cliffs and long windswept beaches, the Province of…
Nov 20, 2017 • 6 min read
The Italian region of Tuscany is rightly famous for its outstanding history, culture, wine and cuisine. But there's another side to the region waiting to…
Nov 7, 2016 • 6 min read
What’s a trip to Italy really like? How do I get around, and what do I wear? What’s Italy's local etiquette? Here are practical tips to ensure your first time…
Nov 4, 2016 • 5 min read
Given Florence’s extreme wealth of artistic and cultural heritage, it’s not surprising that the achievements of its Renaissance masters such as…
Mar 30, 2016 • 5 min read
If Italy can claim Europe’s most tempting cuisine, Tuscany is both its larder and its inspiration. This sun-drenched, vine-lined region is rich in slices…
May 30, 2013 • 1 min read
These recommendations are taken from a previous edition of Lonely Planet's Tuscany & Umbria travel guide, which is full of inspirational ideas & detailed…
Aug 18, 2011 • 3 min read
The island of Elba, the largest in the Tuscan Archipelago, is a 260km drive and 15km ferry ride north of Rome. In July and August, the population density…
Jan 14, 2011 • 3 min read
Looking for inspiration for a weekend away? Lonely Planet Magazine recommends Lucca, Italy in the spring.
Aug 8, 2010 • 2 min read
For some, it seems the impossible dream. A distant playground for rich snobs, (successful) travel writers, Merchant & Ivory film settings, and your lucky…