Italy
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
On board the world’s most luxurious new train
A single night on board starts at $5480 per person, but Italy’s first luxury train has no shortage of bookings.
- Anthony Lambert
- Opinion
- Opinion
I said Italy was overcrowded and overpriced. Then I went back
Last year I wrote that I was done with overrated Italy. But then I went back and gave it another go.
- Brian Johnston
Twelve incredible Italian food experiences for every season
Every region tells its story through vibrant flavours, long-held traditions and unforgettable experiences.
- Maria Pasquale
Separated for decades, these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe
The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.
- Justine Costigan
The 20 best cities in Italy, ranked (and why Rome isn’t No.1)
Which of Italy’s cities should be on your holiday wish-list and which are overrated? And why doesn’t Rome or Venice take out the top slot? Read on to find out.
- Tim Jepson
No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive
The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t have to fight through the crowds.
- David Whitley
Ten iconic dishes every visitor to Italy must try
There are certain destinations where the purpose of a visit is to sample as much of the local cuisine as possible. Italy is certainly one of those.
- Tim Jepson
- Opinion
- Travel tips
I made a fool of myself attempting the local language overseas
Nothing is worse than possessing a dangerous arsenal of foreign language fragments and an over-enthusiasm for deploying them.
- Julietta Jameson
The hearty Italian dish that has no right to be this delicious
On a cold night, there are few things in this world more satisfying and delicious than a huge plate of osso buco.
- Ben Groundwater
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