Italy Travel Stories

Aug 4, 2019 • 5 min read

Ischia is a small, but highly populated, volcanic island that is either one hour from Naples if you get the ferry, or 40 minutes if you get the hydrofoil.

Aug 1, 2019 • 5 min read

It’s impossible to see all of Rome in a mere three days, but armed with the right itinerary, you can take in the hot-tempered city’s top sights.

Aug 1, 2019 • 4 min read

Glamour, glitz, theater, comedy, body positivity, freedom of expression and striptease – what’s not to love? The art of burlesque first came onto the…

Jul 28, 2019 • 6 min read

Accommodation can often be the most expensive part of a holiday, so savvy travellers are always on the hunt for cost-effective solutions. Home swapping is…

Jul 22, 2019 • 6 min read

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…

Jul 19, 2019 • 5 min read

Characterised by towering peaks, gushing mountain streams and verdant Alpine meadows, the historic region of Tyrol spans the borderland between northern…

Jul 19, 2019 • 4 min read

From its capital city, Turin, to its mountainous border nearing France and the Langhe winemaking zone further south, local restaurants in Piedmont are…

Jul 8, 2019 • 6 min read

With its strong community spirit, unsanitised street culture and crumbling architecture, the gritty southern-Italian city of Naples attracts those who…

Jul 3, 2019 • 8 min read

Stephanie Yeboah shares her travel experiences as a Black, plus-size woman and gives personal advice on how to stay informed before a trip.

Jun 1, 2019 • 8 min read

A trip to Rome doesn't have to be a shot in the dark cost-wise; with a little planning, you can easily manage funds and enjoy the city. Here's what it…

May 2, 2019 • 5 min read

With its never-ending seafront, festive vibe and wild nightlife, Rimini is one of Italy’s favourite seaside resorts. It teems in summer as Italian…

May 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Before Expo 2015 Milan had long been considered the forgotten sibling to more resplendent Venice, Florence and Rome. While they stole the limelight with…

Apr 12, 2019 • 7 min read

Few geniuses have left as powerful an imprint on art, science and popular culture as Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519). Paintings like the Mona Lisa and The…

Mar 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Previously overlooked as a gritty, working-class port, the authentic and welcoming city of Bari is now infused with a new energy and vibrancy.

Dec 5, 2018 • 5 min read

Feasting on local seasonal produce – of extraordinary quality – has been alla moda in Piedmont (Piemonte) since time immemorial. From Alba’s insanely…

Nov 27, 2018 • 6 min read

Germ-laden airports, upended sleep patterns and unfamiliar local bugs are just a few of the health risks travellers face when seeing the world. But…

Oct 23, 2018 • 6 min read

When it comes to easy accessibility, drop-dead gorgeous scenery and sheer number of trail options, there is no better place to go hiking in Italy than the…

Oct 15, 2018 • 6 min read

Whether hiking on trails with altitude, rafting foaming rivers, tearing downhill on a mountain bike or skis, or paragliding above peaks, the Alps will…

Aug 24, 2018 • 7 min read

With some of Italy’s best wines, truffles, beef and chocolate, the northern Italian region of Piedmont offers a plethora of exhilarating tasting…

Jul 30, 2018 • 6 min read

One of the biggest literary sensations of recent years, Elena Ferrante's gritty and enigmatic Neapolitan Novels have inspired thousands of fans to travel…

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…

Jun 8, 2018 • 5 min read

Situated between the Southern Alps and Venice and dominated by the spectacular Dolomites, the northern Italian province of Trentino boasts an amazing…