Articles about Italy

Ask for the form at the till, get it stamped at the border, pick cash or card. In practice you pocket about 8-15% of the price, not a flat 20%.

Seven different Italies in one list, each with its own character, best season and honest downside, plus how to stitch a route together by train.

From premium Courchevel to budget Zakopane. We break down the ski resorts in Europe by runs, price, and level: reliable Alpine snow, or the closest and cheapest mountains.

Five big lakes of Italy, each with its own character, an honest downside and a tip on when to go so you don't end up stuck in a queue.

Florence is fighting tourist chaos with new bans and a proposed tax on street food.

Ischia: an island of thermal springs, cozy beaches and authentic Italian cooking in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Discover the Caporicci family's secrets to making Umbrian pasta with truffles and porcini mushrooms.

The story of the rise and fall of Alitalia, Italy's national airline, which served as a symbol of the country for 74 years.

The picturesque town of Maenza in Italy is offering historic houses for 1 euro as part of a revival project, drawing new residents to this corner of the country with its rich history, panoramic views and culinary traditions.

Tourist behavior in question: from skinny-dipping in Venice to chasing geisha in Japan.

The Uffizi Galleries are launching the "Scattered Uffizi" project, dispersing art masterpieces across Tuscany to fight overtourism.

The luxurious "Dolce Vita" train offers unforgettable journeys through Italy's most scenic destinations in a style steeped in retro glamour.

Christmas food traditions around the world: from German goose to Filipino lechon.

Ancient Greek tombs with rare painted decoration are opening to visitors in Naples

The Colosseum's underground chambers are open to visitors for the first time in 2,000 years, following a major restoration.

Try an unusual risotto with Grana Padano cream, a beer reduction and coffee from the Costardi brothers in Vercelli, Italy.

Discovering the soul of Rome through the aroma of coffee: a guide to the 15 best historic cafes in the Eternal City