Southern Italy
Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Food & Drink
Why Italy has many wine cultures rather than one — the regions, local grapes and denominations, how classifications work, and how to taste and order wine in Italy.
Updated 19 min read
Food & Drink
Why Italian sweets change from region to region — from Sicily's cannoli and Naples's sfogliatella to Siena's panforte, Turin's gianduiotti and Carnival fritters.
Updated 19 min read
Guide
Taxis, fixed fares, private transfers, trains and buses: how to choose the right way out of Italy's main airports, and what to check before you book.
Updated 21 min read
Transport
Where ferries and boats are useful in Italy, how island crossings work, what happens at the port and how to plan around seasons and the weather.
Updated 17 min read
Cities
How long to stay, what to see first, where to base yourself and how to reach Pompeii — a practical plan for a first visit to Naples.
Updated 19 min read
Guide
How many days you need, which places to combine, when to go, what it costs and how to get around — a step-by-step framework for planning a first trip to Italy.
Updated 22 min read
