Northern Italy
Venice, Verona and the foothills of the Dolomites.
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
Guide
How the Dolomites fit together, which valley to base yourself in, when to go and how to get around — with or without a car, and with or without hiking.
Updated 22 min read
Cities
How long to stay, where to base yourself, how the vaporetto works and how to see Venice beyond St Mark's — a practical plan for a first visit.
Updated 24 min read
Cities
How long to stay, what to see beyond Juliet's balcony, what to eat and drink and how to add Lake Garda — a practical first-time guide to Verona.
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
