Central Italy
Florence, Renaissance art, hill towns and wine country.
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
Cities
How many days to spend, what to see first, which museums to book, where to stay and how to get around — a practical plan for a first visit to Florence.
Updated 23 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
