Italy Travel Stories

Mar 21, 2025 • 9 min read

With a historic center and flower-wreathed villas, Sorrento has got it all going on.

Mar 14, 2025 • 8 min read

Treviso instead of Venice? Lerici instead of Cinque Terre? Explore these neighboring cities that take their own twist on Italy's most popular destinations.

Feb 24, 2025 • 8 min read

From volcanic Stromboli to cinematic Capri, our expert selects eight islands that offer Italy's most distinctive experiences.

Feb 4, 2025 • 10 min read

Italy in spring is a delight. Time your visit just right with this guide to where to go in March, April and May.

Jan 26, 2025 • 11 min read

Plan your train travel in Italy with this guide to the network, tickets and services.

Jan 24, 2025 • 5 min read

Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe and its many attractions are hard to resist. Find out if you need a visa before you go.

Jan 17, 2025 • 8 min read

Genoa is often missed on today's sweeping Italy itineraries. Here's a guide to the ultimate three-day weekend in Genoa.

Jan 16, 2025 • 12 min read

If there’s one thing we can all agree on about Italy, it’s that it always leaves us wanting more. Here are five weekend breaks to extend your trip.

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 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Explore the beguiling city of Verona in a weekend with this itinerary.

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.

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.

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