Few countries reward curious travellers quite like Italy does. Beyond the obvious splendours of Rome’s ancient monuments, Tuscany’s rolling vineyards and Venice’s canals lies a deeper layer of discovery — the eccentric cat sanctuary at Caesar’s assassination site, the bone-adorned chambers of the Capuchin Crypt, the lesser-visited medieval elegance of Treviso and Padua, and the architectural genius of Palladio scattered across Vicenza. Whether you’re wrestling with the practicalities of climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, navigating ticket chaos at Michelangelo’s David, or discovering why Bologna deserves far more attention than it receives, this country demands both planning and spontaneity in equal measure.
These Italy travel articles tackle both the essential logistics and the unexpected pleasures that define Italian exploration. You’ll find honest accounts of famous attractions (including why the Sistine Chapel might disappoint), practical guides to under-the-radar gems in the Veneto region, detailed train information for connections between major cities, and guidance on experiences worth seeking out — from pasta-making classes in Florence to wine tours through Valpolicella and Chianti. The focus sits squarely on helping you make informed decisions about what deserves your limited time in a country where every region, every city, and often every street corner competes for your attention.
Rome travel articles
- Why Rome is a brilliant city for solo travellers.
- What Rome’s piazzas sadly lack.
- In praise of the decent restaurant within a short walk of your hotel.
- Why I hated the Sistine Chapel.
- How Julius Caesar’s assassination site became a cat sanctuary.
- The Capuchin Crypt – Rome’s most ghoulish attraction.
- Can you take photos inside Rome’s Capuchin Crypt?
- A practical guide to visiting the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum.
- Why a private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum is often the best choice.
- A realistic guide to visiting the Pantheon in Rome.
- What to expect at the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus.
Tuscany travel articles
- A guide to Pisa for first time visitors.
- How much does it cost to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
- Why a Pisa food tour is a great way to explore beyond the Tower.
- A guide to Siena for first time visitors.
- Why do hot air balloon flights in Tuscany leave so early?
- How to visit two Chianti Classico wineries from Florence in one afternoon.
- Learning to make pasta in Florence.
- How long are the queues to see Michelangelo’s David?
Veneto travel articles
- A guide to Treviso for first time visitors.
- What you need to know before visiting the San Nicolo church in Treviso.
- A guide to Padua for first time visitors – including the Palazzo Bo, Cappella degli Scrovegni and Orto Botanico.
- A guide to Vicenza for first time visitors.
- Exploring Palladian architecture in Vicenza, including the Basilica Palladiana and Teatro Olimpico.
- A guide to Verona for first time visitors – including the Torre dei Lamberti.
- Getting very lost on one of Verona’s buses.
- Why it makes sense to do a Valpolicella wine tour from Verona.
- Venice to Verona train times and prices.
- Bologna to Verona train times and prices.
Bologna travel articles
- Bologna to Verona train times and prices.
- Visitor highlights at the University of Bologna.
- Why Bologna is Italy’s most underrated city.
Milan travel articles
- How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?
- Can you get tickets to see the Last Supper on the day?
Trieste travel articles
- How fast is the Treviso to Trieste train?
- Should you take the bus or train from Ljubljana to Trieste?
- A guide to Trieste for first time visitors.
- Why Trieste is a good base for visiting Lake Bled, Slovenia.
