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Italy’s forgotten island: the highlights of Sardinia
4 min read • Jan 12, 2012
Big-booted Italy and its volcanic little brother Sicily are firmly in the spotlight for travelling Europhiles, but what about the other island? Sardinia,…
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Italy
- OOn the trail in Sardinia
3 min read • Nov 15, 2011
Locals will tell you that the only way to see Sardinia’s startlingly beautiful coastlines and rugged hinterland is to get out and hike.
- EElba and Napoleon: an unlikely history
3 min read • Aug 18, 2011
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…
- RRome’s most mysterious places
2 min read • Jun 27, 2011
A city as multi-layered, ancient, and chaotically alive as Rome is bound to contain many mysterious corners.
- Europe's best national parks
3 min read • May 24, 2011
Granite peaks and beechwood forests, underground springs and swirling mists. Lonely Planet Magazine chooses its favourite national parks in Europe.
- Lonely Planet author: my perfect day in Venice
2 min read • Mar 31, 2011
In this month's Lonely Planet Magazine, Alison Bing, author of Lonely Planet's Venice & The Veneto City shares her insider knowledge, mapping out her…
- Top 5 ancient wonders in Rome
4 min read • Mar 8, 2011
Italy is a country blessed with exquisite cities and Rome is the daddy of them all. There are just too many reasons to fall in love with Rome: the…
- BBreakfast in Italy
2 min read • Feb 18, 2011
The mainstay of Italian colazione (breakfast) is scalding hot espresso, cappuccino (espresso with a goodly dollop of foamed milk) or caffè latte – the hot…
- VVenice’s back alley bars
3 min read • Feb 15, 2011
The magic of Venice lies in its back alleys. Forming a parallel universe to the jam-packed shopping and sightseeing districts around Piazza San Marco and…
- A food voyage through Sicily
3 min read • Jan 28, 2011
Sicily's food is so good that even the mobsters in The Godfather turned to it for comfort. Indeed, the cuisine of Sicily is respected as one of the most…
- Lucca, Italy: a springtime city break
3 min read • Jan 14, 2011
Looking for inspiration for a weekend away? Lonely Planet Magazine recommends Lucca, Italy in the spring.
- AAperitivo Time – Italy's happiest hour
4 min read • Dec 23, 2010
Once upon a time, a pre-dinner drink in Italy meant a swiftly served aperitif with a bowl of nuts or potato chips and some fat green olives.
- IItaly’s finest coastlines
2 min read • Dec 1, 2010
Where are the finest places in Italy to dabble your toes, whisk along in a convertible, or trek through timeless landscapes?
- RReap the rewards of Italy’s harvest in November
3 min read • Oct 5, 2010
To eat and drink in Italy often verges on the sublime, and at any time of year there are markets, shops and restaurants groaning with fresh seasonal…
- DDon't miss...Milan's Duomo
2 min read • Aug 12, 2010
What are the absolute don't miss sights in Milan and Italy's Northwest? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet's Discover Italy guide, Lonely Planet author…
- How to rent a Tuscan villa
2 min read • Aug 8, 2010
For some, it seems the impossible dream. A distant playground for rich snobs, (successful) travel writers, Merchant & Ivory film settings, and your lucky…
- AAlternative Italy: 5 new places to discover
1 min read • Aug 6, 2010
Italy has always been a tourist hot spot. In this five-part extract from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010), we recommend five alternatives to big-ticket…
- AAlternative Italy, pt 5: Like Lake Como and Garda? Try the Lazio Lakes.
2 min read • Aug 4, 2010
In this five-part series taken from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010 issue) we show you just where to step off the tourist trail and start exploring the…
- AAlternative Italy, pt 4: Like The Dolomites? Try Monti Sibillini.
2 min read • Aug 4, 2010
In this five-part series taken from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010 issue) we show you just where to step off the tourist trail and start exploring the…
- AAlternative Italy, pt 3: Like Florence? Try Bologna.
2 min read • Aug 4, 2010
In this five-part series taken from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010 issue) we show you just where to step off the tourist trail and start exploring the…
- AAlternative Italy, pt 2: Like the Amalfi Coast? Try the Gargano Promontory
2 min read • Aug 3, 2010
In this five-part series taken from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010 issue) we show you just where to step off the tourist trail and start exploring the…
- AAlternative Italy, pt 1: Like Tuscany? Try Langhe Valley.
2 min read • Aug 2, 2010
In this five-part series taken from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010 issue) we show you just where to step off the tourist trail and start exploring the…