Travel Stories

• hiking

• activities

10 min read • Oct 8, 2022

From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of the Dolomites, Italy is made for hiking.

• sports

• activities

6 min read • Jun 28, 2022

From gentle Tuscan jaunts to mountain adventures, Italy was made for road tripping. These top road trips will take you to the heart of the country.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

9 min read • May 31, 2022

Italy has more must-see sights than you could squeeze into a lifetime. Try these top tips for getting around in Italy, from the Amalfi Coast to the Alps.

• art and culture

• archaeology

5 min read • Feb 28, 2022

Our guide offers a roundup of the best sites in Rome, Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany for discovering the art and architecture of the ancient Etruscans.

• activities

• hiking

6 min read • Oct 23, 2021

Home to some of the greatest artworks, historical monuments and food on the planet, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. 

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Sep 29, 2021

Visitors to Italy ordering their first real coffee need to know they’re in quasi-sacred territory. Here are our top tips on how to drink coffee in Italy

• art and culture

• architecture

6 min read • Aug 19, 2021

Italy charms visitors with irresistible food, awesome architecture and unparalleled art. Here's what to see on your first visit to the country.

• art and culture

• food

5 min read • Aug 5, 2021

Travel writer Allison Tibaldi learned that a mishmash of whatever's in the fridge does not make a meal in Italy. She shares her story with Lonely Planet.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Jun 24, 2021

While Italy’s natural beauty is certainly no secret, the country’s national parks tend to slip under the travel radar.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Jun 11, 2021

Fantastic food can be served anywhere in Italy. But how do you know an enoteca from a tavola calda, and which one is right for you?

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

2 min read • Jun 1, 2021

It's easy to fall in love with Italy, but the country's rules around visas can be complex. Here's our guide to entering.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • May 19, 2021

The challenge in Italy isn't finding a good beach to lay your towel on, it's narrowing down the many choices. To help, here are our top 12 beaches in Italy.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Apr 7, 2021

Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. 

• ancestry

• connections

5 min read • Jan 14, 2021

Dr Jill Biden is the first Italian-American first lady in US history, so where are her Italian ancestors from? Researchers in these villages might have the…

6 min read • Jan 4, 2021

As vaccines begin to roll out in the US and abroad, travelers are optimistic about returning to a peripatetic lifestyle in the new year. 

• cooking and recipes

• food and drink

4 min read • Dec 2, 2020

From local wine and seasonal produce to lip-smacking regional dishes, here's how to experience the very best of Italy's Slow Food movement.

• history

• art and culture

3 min read • Nov 28, 2020

Italians may have a loose interpretation of certain driving rules, but there are some rules they will always stick to (and yes, most of them are about food).

• history

• art and culture

13 min read • Oct 16, 2020

Beyond the glitz of the Italian lake district, we meet the locals who are preserving centuries-old traditions.

9 min read • Oct 16, 2020

Two families who are embarking on new lives on foreign shores share their experiences with Lonely Planet.

• romance

• connections

3 min read • Oct 14, 2020

Romance runs rich through Italy’s veins, but the most famous sight isn’t always the most swoon-worthy. Here's where to go for a proper hot date.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Oct 14, 2020

From the city's history to how to buy tickets, here's everything you need to know to plan a visit to ancient Pompeii, one of Italy’s most haunting sights.

• photography

• activities

1 min read • Sep 24, 2020

The villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso show just why this is one of Italy's most beautiful destinations.