Italy Travel Stories

Jan 13, 2025 • 8 min read

Italy has so many delights for visitors, it’s hard to know where to start. Lucky for you, we’ve made this list of the best things to do across the country.

Jan 13, 2025 • 5 min read

No country does creamy, delightful gelato the way the Italians do. Here are top gelato shops all over the country for getting your fix.

Dec 16, 2024 • 14 min read

Your guide to traveling independently across Italy, from the Alps to the islands.

Dec 5, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you're cruising the Amalfi Coast or driving through the Tuscan countryside, these scenic road trips will help you see the best of Italy.

Dec 3, 2024 • 7 min read

Plan the perfect time for your visit to Italy with this guide to weather, crowds, prices and events through the year.

Sep 3, 2024 • 6 min read

Whether you visit an ultra-modern grocer or a traditional open-air market in Italy, you’ll get a sense of how locals actually shop, eat and live.

Jul 16, 2024 • 9 min read

Get a feel for Italy with our guide to the best films and TV shows that showcase the country's history, landscapes and culture.

May 23, 2024 • 6 min read

From climbing the via ferrata to dog-sledding and exceptional dining, Madonna di Campiglio in the Italian Dolomites is more than a ski resort.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.