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Madonn', so much of the bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Naples, Milan - so many of the most iconic destinations in travel - along with thousands of lovely and fascinating back roads. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.

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8 interesting off-the-beaten path corners of Rome

Erik TörnerMy country´s capital famously boasts some of the world´s most legendary and inspiring tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. But Rome is also overflowing with millennia worth of riches that get less attention from visitors intent on their “bucket lists”, and exploring these places off the usual tourist track can give you a deeper, more authentic, and more serene experience of the Eternal City – and by the way, avoid the…

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Seeking a hotel in Naples to review this October (2025)

My colleague and I be on a press trip to Sorrento from October 19-22, and wanted to add a couple of extra nights in Naples. I am seeking Naples properties that are open to hosting a journalist in exchange for articles in upscale publications from the 16th-18th (I will provide recently published PDFs from these publications) covering a variety of topics (luxury travel, business travel, culinary travel) and am traveling with a wellness journalist on the same trip. We are open to sharing a room,…

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Gorizia is a European Capital of Culture for 2025

Krzysztof Golik Located at the foot of the Julian Alps in Italy´s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region about 45 minutes from Trieste, Gorizia has a population of just over 33,000 and is rich in history dating back to the year 1000, as well as scenic beauty and a unique blend of Italian, Slovenian, and Austro-Hungarian influences dating back to its long tenure as part of the Habsburg empire. The Piazza della Victoria (Victory Square) is the hub of the old town, and must-visit historical landmarks…

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Sicily, where what’s not on the tour itinerary is as important as what is

Victor Block It happens all the time with the tour operator Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions"-- and I end up writing about all the things that aren't on the itinerary – what OAT refers to as "learning and discovery." Sure, I wanted to focus on the extensive ruins of the Greeks and Romans from the 8th century BCE; the city market initiated by the Arabs in 900 CE still operates…

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Maria de los Angeles August 1, 2025 at 8:46am

The Capitoline Grotto is the latest section of underground ancient Rome to be opened to visitors - pretty cool! https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/23/travel/secret-tunnels-rome-capit...

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/23/travel/secret-tunnels-rome-capitoline-hill?cid=ios_app
Joseba Basabe March 24, 2025 at 8:22am

While I do have a quibble here and there, this is actually pretty useful! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/expert...

An expert’s honest review of every major city in Italy

I’ve spent a lifetime exploring this beautiful country – here’s my candid verdict on its 30 biggest cities
Dave Acton December 23, 2024 at 1:33pm

Italy now dominates the rankings for Europe´s best value ski resorts?? Apparently so, according to the London Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/advice/affordable-ski-resort...

How Italy overtook Bulgaria as Europe’s top budget ski destination

Ski holiday prices are rising, but new data reveal where your cash will stretch furthest this winter
Riccardo R October 9, 2023 at 3:38pm

My country already has plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - especially when it comes to history and culture - but a new one UNESCO just chose to add for 2023 is a bit different. "The Evaporitic Karst And Caves Of Northern Apennines," in the Emilia Romagna region (Bologna being the main city here) are more than 900 gypsum caves spread over 60 miles (some going down more than 270 kilometres) - and some of them can be visited on tours! https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1692

Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines

This serial property is an unusually well-preserved and extensive epigenic gypsum karst terrain. It includes a very high density of caves: over 900 c…
David Paul Appell September 17, 2023 at 11:08am

The last time I drove in Rome it was so chaotic and hair raising that I swore never again. But after reading this cool account I thought, well, maybe in the right hands... https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/vintage-fiat-car-tour-rome-italy
Dave Acton August 27, 2023 at 1:49pm

A look in The Guardian at how some Italian localities are trying to address the woes of ¨overtourism¨: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/22/as-la-dolce-v...

The world’s most perfect places are being turned into backdrops for our tourist selfies | Tobias Jo…

Italy depends on tourism but despairs at the hordes who descend on its beauty spots. Its solutions are being watched around the globe
Jordan Simon June 18, 2023 at 10:20pm

Coincidentally, my last trip to Italy included a visit to Bologna - and now just recently I read that many travel experts consider it an underrated gem. For the most part, I have to agree! https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/24/the-no-1-underrated-city-in-the-wor...

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/24/the-no-1-underrated-city-in-the-world-according-to-175-travel-exper…
David Paul Appell January 24, 2023 at 4:07pm

Having been to Genoa many years ago, I was interested to read this recent piece on the city in The Daily Beast - it's an often overlooked but well worthwhile destination! https://www.thedailybeast.com/genoa-a-once-powerful-italian-city-st...

A Once Powerful Italian City Still Has Glimpses of Its Storied Past

Genoa was once one of the greatest of the world’s movers and shakers, but lately it has been overlooked in favor of its former rivals.
Riccardo R December 24, 2022 at 11:18am

"White Lotus" is one of the hits of 2022, and the Washington Post recently came out with a look at its locations in Sicily: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/white-lotus-sicily-hotels/

Advice | Your ultimate ‘White Lotus’ itinerary for Sicily

Plan a trip to the real hotel and locations from HBO’s ‘White Lotus’ season two.
María José September 2, 2022 at 8:50pm

Fodor's recently published an interesting article on foliage watching in Italy: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/where-to-leaf-peep-in-italy-this...

You Might Not Expect This European Country to Be Perfect for Leaf Peeping

A rainbow of warm-hued tones awaits at these incredible places.