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Along a path fringing the Adriatic Sea, I find families entering a play park and older couples walking hand in hand. This is Rimini, a long-time favourite coastal resort for Italians, which is becoming more accessible to UK travellers thanks to new British Airways direct flights from Heathrow, just in time for summer. My tour guide, Monia Magalotti...

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Italy’s biggest surprises aren’t in the guidebooks—they’re found down sunlit backstreets, over long lunches, and in cities you might never have heard of. If you’re craving something a bit more real and a lot less crowded, it’s time to look past the obvious stops. From tucked-away northern towns to brilliant coastal hideouts, some of the most beauti...

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Some trips just can excite more than others, especially when the pleasure of discovering spectacular places combines with being together with the person you love and sharing unique experiences to join in two. The ideal destination for your next trip as a couple indeed could be Val di Noto, a land in south-eastern Sicily rich in extraordinary histor...

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Siena was perhaps the Italian city best loved by Vittorio Alfieri, who in his Autobiography, published in 1806, did not fail to praise itselegance, a quality peculiar to this city. “So great is the force of the beautiful and the true,” Alfieri wrote about Siena, “that I felt almost a lively ray suddenly brightening my mind, and a most sweet flatter...

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You’ll need 300 grams of egg yolk, 200 grams of sugar, 80 grams of flour, and a litre of milk to make a good lemon cream —don’t forget the zest and a vanilla pod. That’s where you start to make the lingua di Procida, a delicate puff pastry rolled out by hand and baked in the oven, sealing inside all the fragrance of the island’s signature citrus fr...

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  The world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship is Italian With summer arriving, Italy’s love for gelato keeps growing, with new flavors Italy’s history finds new life on TikTok Summer 2025 tourism forecast: foreign visitors outnumber Italians for the first time Italy’s Coast Guard: protecting the nation’s waters for 160 years Moving out later: ho...

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First things first: the Italian Lakes are beautiful. Balmy weather in what should be a region of Alpine chill nurtures palms, olives, lemons and a profusion of sublime villa gardens. Old fishing villages cling to the shores, the views are some of Italy’s loveliest, and gentle hills and rugged mountains tumble to the water to provide the most perfec...

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Italy is known for many wonderful things: art, architecture, opera, hand gestures, and an enviable approach to coffee. But tucked among these cultural icons, there is something just as incredible: its delightfully peculiar laws. Some are old, some still enforced, and some are just baffling enough to raise an eyebrow and bring a smile.  Whether aime...

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In Florence, Ponte Vecchio and its jewelry shops are a milestone for all visitors. This ancient crossing is located in the heart of the historic center and is closed to cars, but still very busy with pedestrians. Not only do the goldsmiths' shops exert great charm, but also the particular architecture of this bridge adds charm, making it a place wh...

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Italy’s Sardinia captivates travelers seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean escape by offering jaw-dropping beaches, authentic cultural experiences, and unbeatable affordable luxury. This island gem combines stunning natural beauty with rich history and a variety of budget-friendly options, making it an ideal destination for those who want to enjo...

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