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I went on TUI’s Lakes and Mountains trip to explore the Swiss-Italian Lake Maggiore, a wonderful alternative to the more famous Italian lakes. The lake is the second largest in Italy, stretching 40 miles in length and spans the Piedmont and Lombardy regions, as well as bordering into Switzerland. It is the largest lake in southern Switzerland. W...

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Discovering Tuscany is like visiting an immense open-air museum. Every curve is a new story, every village a page of history, every landscape a painting that leaves you speechless. Away from the places of mass tourism, it becomes easier to connect with the authentic atmosphere of the region. From the green hills to the beaches of the Tyrrhenian coa...

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I hope you’re hungry,” my guide, Dimitri, says. We’re strolling through Rome’s Centro Storico, but in the opposite direction to the Colosseum and Pantheon. I’ve joined a food tour with The Tour Guy, searching for Rome’s best traditional food. For that, Dimitri says we need to cross the Tiber into the city’s first suburb: Trastevere. Like most vibra...

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Lecce is the principal city in the Salento peninsula of Puglia, the heel of the boot. Lecce is the southeastern terminus for Italy’s national rail line, and many smaller places on the peninsula can be reached from Lecce using the private rail line, Ferrovie Sud Est. Lecce is a riot of southern Baroque. Lecce’s abundant supply of soft stone made it...

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The Italian region of Campania is best known for Naples and the Amalfi Coast, but south of them lies another glorious and much less touristy area. With its "cinematic" coastal scenery and wild mountains, the Cilento region is a dream for hikers, says Nina Burleigh in The New York Times – or for anyone looking to "staccare la spina" ("unplug").  Mos...

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Italian cities have some of the world’s most exquisitely detailed historic buildings, so visiting five cities in northern Italy in five days could initially seem to be a bit overambitious. But, in truth, our springtime trip to la Bella Italia all started with a geographical slip-up. With plan to visit Florence and Bologna before going to stay with...

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An eclectic array of traditional European charm and local heritage, Italy has been on everyone’s bucket list for generations. Dubbed the food capital of Europe, the Italian dream isn’t one to be compromised. Think colossal sharing pizzas in Rome or the wonders of wine from novelty wall holes in Florence, the cities of the country are sure to hit ex...

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Japanese Dumplings in Turin, Pizza al Taglio in Milan, Fried Gnocco in Cagliari. It might sound like the beginning of a story, but it's actually a list of the specialties from some of the establishments awarded in the new Street Food 2025 guide, presented at Palazzo Brancaccio (Rome) and available the Gambero Rosso store. The aforementioned selecti...

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Located amidst the greenery of the Euganean Hills is the oldest existing maze of greenery in the world: it is the maze of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, a hamlet of Galzignano Terme, located at the foot of Mount Gallo, which rises 385 meters above sea level. The villa already existed in the 15th century and was owned by the Contarini family, one o...

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Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Ischia Island is considered a true earthly paradise. With its rich history, wonderful natural beauty, and charming atmosphere, this Italian gem attracts visitors from around the world. They search for a unique and enriching experience, where excitement and wellness are the protagonists of leisure days....

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