News
Here you will find the latest headlines about Italy, particularly news related to travel and tourism in the country. I would love to have the discipline to update this daily. Instead, I only get around to highlighting this story or that one. To supplement the Italy news you learn from these posts, check out my go-to sources Corriere della Sera (in Italian) and, in English, The Local Italy.
Coffee Table Books on Italy: Classics and New Favorites
What to get the Italy lover who has everything? A coffee table book about Italy! Browse this list for ideas.
On Top of the World: Visiting St. Peter’s Dome [Review]
See Rome and Vatican City from a new perspective with a tour of St. Peter’s dome.
The Best Italy Travel Quotes: Get Inspired to Go to Italy
Italy has inspired so many writers and travelers to wax poetic about its weather, seasons, landscape, monuments, and way of life. These are some of the quotes that I have come across in my many years of writing about Italy and traveling around the Bel Paese. They leave me feeling excited and eager to book…
Rome Transportation: Getting There and Around
Getting to and around Rome is easy if you know where to start. Following are details on all of Rome’s transportation options, including trains, buses, trams, and taxis. Getting to Rome by Air Rome has two airports: Roma Fiumicino (FCO), also known as Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino Airport (CIA). Fiumicino is the…
Italy Transportation
Getting to Italy Get started with your Italy travel planning by searching for flights to Italy. Indeed, there are other ways to get there (luxury steamliner?) but this is how most Italy travel dreams start. Italy’s most popular airports for international travelers are Roma Fiumicino (FCO), also known as Leonardo da Vinci International Airport; Milano…
Luxe Stays in Italy: Three Gorgeous New Properties
Two hotels in Rome and one in the countryside of Emilia-Romagna are some of the most-talked about new luxury properties in Italy.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy
Italy boasts 59 World Heritage sites and holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world.
Italian Cities
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions. Italy’s Largest Cities and Map The top 5 largest cities in Italy are, in order of population (2019 estimate): Check train rates and schedules: Planning to see Italy by car? 12 Most Popular Cities to Visit in…
