Italy
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
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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
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
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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
‘Unimaginable tragedy’: Four killed as cable car plunges to ground and breaks apart in Italy
The cable car fell, rolled down a mountainside and broke apart on Monte Faito, south of Naples, Italian officials said.
- Elisabetta Povoledo
Twelve incredible Italian food experiences for every season
Every region tells its story through vibrant flavours, long-held traditions and unforgettable experiences.
- Maria Pasquale
World of photos, April 12, 2025
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors.
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
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