Italy
In winter, this Italian tourist mecca is a different (better) city
While a winter-time trip to Florence will never be yours alone, it allows you to adopt a laziness that feels in keeping with the true spirit of the city.
- by Kurt Johnson
The incredible new art centre 50 years in the making
Milan, the northern Italian capital mostly known for fashion, design and finance, is staking its claim to being a centre of art – with the culmination of a plan conceived half a century ago.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Food and wine
A month of eating Italian pizza had me craving Australia’s version
Italian pizza is the result of centuries spent perfecting it, but perhaps that’s the problem.
- by Natasha Bazika
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Train journeys
Italy’s biggest train station is surprisingly well planned and easy
It handles nearly 500,000 passengers every day, but it doesn’t feel like it. The dining options will make you want to arrive early.
- by Jenny Hewett
The stunning Italian lake islands trapped in a Renaissance time warp
The influential House of Borromeo purchased four rocky islets on glorious Lake Maggiore in the 16th century and transformed them into showpieces.
- by Julie Miller
Opinion
Europe
On holiday in Italy, I caught a pickpocket red-handed
Italian cities have a major problem with petty crime – as I discovered when strolling the crowded streets of Venice recently.
- by Will Hide
Opinion
Culture holidays
Why you should avoid Rome in 2025 (and where to go instead)
Rome attracted 35 million visitors in 2023. In 2025, it’s expected to have that many again, plus 35 million more.
- by Michael Gebicki
In this city of overpriced, mediocre food, I found where to eat
There may be a reason why your Venetian dining experience is not what it could be.
- by Natasha Bazika
Opinion
Tripologist
Every time I get back from an overseas trip, this is what I do
Nothing can improve your next trip more than the lessons from the previous one. Here’s what I learnt from my last trip.
- by Michael Gebicki
Fifteen gorgeous hilltop towns in Italy where time stands still
It’s possible to try la dolce vita away from the tourist hordes. Here are 15 cinematic yet low-key getaways.
- by Ondine Cohane
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