Italy. If it’s not on your travel bucket list, it should be.
From gliding along the canals of Venice in a Gondola, to staring at the Sistine Chapel in Rome to eating Tiramisu in the restaurant in Treviso where it was invented, to sipping Prosecco in Italy’s famous sparkling wine region, there’s a little dolce vita for everyone in Italy.
Whether you take a longer trip to weave your way through the various Italian regions, or take a slow gourmet tour of the many foods and wines Italy has to offer, or explore lesser-known gems like Padua, you’re bound to find delight.
Here, you’ll find our guides to Italy together with how to enjoy this beautiful European country with all of its diversity. We’ll give you advice on where to visit in Italy, tips for visiting, Italian culture, what to do in Italy and, as the Prosecco region of Italy is so close to Venice, expect advice on the best things to do in Venice and the surrounding areas.
Enjoy!
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Last Updated on January 24, 2024 by Jo Fitzsimons As Alexander Herzen once said, “To build a city where it is impossible to build a city is madness in itself, but to build there one of the most elegant and grandest of cities is the madness of genius.” And Venice is just that. One of … Read more
Last Updated on March 14, 2024 by Jo Fitzsimons Italy is made up of 20 official regions. Each has its own unique history, landscape, culture and even cuisine. Understanding the different regions is crucial when planning a trip to Italy. Do you want to cruise down the canals of Venice in Veneto, admire the Renaissance … Read more
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Last Updated on March 14, 2024 by Jo Fitzsimons Treviso is a city in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, which due to it’s close proximity to the hugely popular tourist destination of Venice (just 26km away) is unfortunately overlooked by many visiting the region. Treviso has even been referred to as ‘the gateway to Venice’, … Read more
Last Updated on January 24, 2024 by Jo Fitzsimons The Italian Christmas Markets may be less well known than their European counterparts in the likes of Germany and Switzerland, but that doesn’t make Italy’s ‘Mercatino di Natale’ any less magical. From the elaborate nativity scenes to tasty local delicacies such as Panettone and vin brule (mulled … Read more
Last Updated on January 24, 2019 by Jo Fitzsimons It’s fair to say that I’ve visited Italy more than any other country in the world and I’ve picked up a few travel tips along the way. I know that many of you will be visiting the Prosecco region of Italy as part of a broader … Read more