Italy Travel Stories

Apr 19, 2024 • 7 min read

A vintage train journey, four fabulous hotels and plenty of pizza, pasta and gelato. One of our editors takes us on her journey from Rome to Venice.

Mar 20, 2024 • 9 min read

Bella Italia has some of the most beautiful stretches of sand on the planet. Work your way around the coastline with 17 of our favorite beaches in Italy.

Feb 28, 2024 • 7 min read

With its iconic monuments and irresistible food, planning an Italy trip can feel overwhelming – here's our guide for first-timers.

Dec 8, 2023 • 6 min read

These next-level travel gifts might be out of reach, but hey, you never know.

Oct 27, 2023 • 6 min read

Italy offers an immense variety of landscapes and experiences. Here are our favorite elevated and lesser-known options

Jul 5, 2023 • 5 min read

Save time and money by traveling between Venice and Rome on the overnight Intercity Notte service.

Jun 9, 2023 • 5 min read

Experience the best of Italy as a family with this guide to the top things to do there with kids.

May 20, 2023 • 6 min read

These top budget tips can help you save money while exploring Italy.

Nov 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Hit early and hard at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, these cities have been chosen as a symbol of renaissance, hope and rebirth through culture.

Oct 8, 2022 • 10 min read

From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of the Dolomites, Italy is made for hiking.

Feb 28, 2022 • 5 min read

Our guide offers a roundup of the best sites in Rome, Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany for discovering the art and architecture of the ancient Etruscans.

Sep 29, 2021 • 5 min read

Visitors to Italy ordering their first real coffee need to know they’re in quasi-sacred territory. Here are our top tips on how to drink coffee in Italy

Aug 5, 2021 • 5 min read

Travel writer Allison Tibaldi learned that a mishmash of whatever's in the fridge does not make a meal in Italy. She shares her story with Lonely Planet.

Jun 24, 2021 • 7 min read

While Italy’s natural beauty is certainly no secret, the country’s national parks tend to slip under the travel radar.

Jun 11, 2021 • 5 min read

Fantastic food can be served anywhere in Italy. But how do you know an enoteca from a tavola calda, and which one is right for you?

Jan 14, 2021 • 5 min read

Dr Jill Biden is the first Italian-American first lady in US history, so where are her Italian ancestors from? Researchers in these villages might have the…

Jan 4, 2021 • 6 min read

As vaccines begin to roll out in the US and abroad, travelers are optimistic about returning to a peripatetic lifestyle in the new year. 

Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read

From local wine and seasonal produce to lip-smacking regional dishes, here's how to experience the very best of Italy's Slow Food movement.

Nov 28, 2020 • 3 min read

Italians may have a loose interpretation of certain driving rules, but there are some rules they will always stick to (and yes, most of them are about food).

Oct 16, 2020 • 13 min read

Beyond the glitz of the Italian lake district, we meet the locals who are preserving centuries-old traditions.

Oct 16, 2020 • 9 min read

Two families who are embarking on new lives on foreign shores share their experiences with Lonely Planet.

Oct 14, 2020 • 3 min read

Romance runs rich through Italy’s veins, but the most famous sight isn’t always the most swoon-worthy. Here's where to go for a proper hot date.