Italy
I stayed in one of Rome’s most crowded tourist spots – and loved it
Rome might be one of the world’s busiest tourist cities, but there are ways to cope with overtourism – and you can even learn to appreciate it.
- Brian Johnston
Rome’s best places to eat and drink
Old mixes with new on every level and exciting trends emerge to maintain the Eternal City’s position as one of the world’s great food capitals.
- Maria Pasquale
- Destination Guide
- Rome
The best places to stay in Rome
From hipster hangouts with cutting-edge design to opulent palazzos draped in antiquity, Rome has accommodation to suit every style, taste and budget.
- Maria Pasquale
- Opinion
- Food and wine
The only place you should ‘go on a diet’, according to a food writer
It’s the last thing any sane person would think about on holiday. But in the Mediterranean, you may already be eating some of the healthiest food in the world.
- Terry Durack
Never eat pizza with pasta: The 16 rules of dining in Italy
Table manners in Italy come down to “la bella figura”: to make a good impression, be well-mannered and always on your best behaviour.
- Maria Pasquale
The revamped grand Rome hotel that inspired an Oscar Wilde sonnet
Close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel d’Inghilterra has married modern comforts and historic charm.
- Kristie Kellahan
One of the world’s best hikes is no walk in the park
It’s one of the most popular hikes in Europe, with comfortable cabins and three-course meals, but it’s also a physical and mental test.
- Rachel Clun
The awkward truth behind this favourite Italian dessert
While it’s on venerated lists of traditional sweet treats, tiramisu has a more recent and, some say, a more spicy past.
- Ben Groundwater
Can a cheap, public service be as good as a tourist train? I tested both
Switzerland’s Bernina Express tourist train and its panoramic carriages are well known, but few realise there’s a cheaper regional service on the same route.
- Shaney Hudson
Port guide: Venice, Italy
This floating city is packed with churches, palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening, it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.
- Brian Johnston
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