Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub got an exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums, even opening the door to the Sistine Chapel. But there are plenty of ways to…
It can be maddeningly tricky to choose between Paris and Rome, two of the great European capitals. But which is better? We've done the sparring for you.
The Appian Way was the first great highway of the Roman world, and today it provides a stunning setting for a bucolic country walk, bike or horseback ride.
A stroll around Trastevere, a formerly working class district with a heady nightlife, will take you away from the crowds to a more hidden corner of Rome.
When one thinks about traveling to Rome, the first attractions that may come to mind are historical jewels such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and…
If you're planning a trip to Rome, you're probably envisioning yourself idling around picturesque streets, sipping coffee at a streetside cafe, taking in…
The memory of a meal can linger long after you return home from a trip, especially when you're grounded from international travel by a global pandemic.
Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.
Duncan Garwood has spent 15 years travelling around Italy for Lonely Planet. Here he explains why he is not giving up on this wonderful country, and you…