Travel Stories

Jun 14, 2023 • 4 min read

Our new series features local travel writers on the their favorite lesser-known spots in famous destinations. First up: Italy.

Jun 9, 2023 • 5 min read

Experience the best of Italy as a family with this guide to the top things to do there with kids.

Jun 6, 2023 • 10 min read

From the tucked-away covers in the Cinque Terre to the sands of Sicily and Sardinia, here are our top 17 beaches in Italy.

May 30, 2023 • 14 min read

Your guide to traveling independently across Italy, from the Alps to the islands.

May 20, 2023 • 7 min read

These top budget tips can help you save money while exploring Italy.

May 19, 2023 • 4 min read

Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe and its many attractions are hard to resist. Find out if you need a visa before you go.

May 16, 2023 • 7 min read

Whether you're cruising the Amalfi Coast or driving through the Tuscan countryside, these scenic road trips will help you see the best of Italy.

May 16, 2023 • 9 min read

With so many attractions, it's hard to know where to begin with a trip to Italy. Here's some local insight into the essential things to know before you go.

May 14, 2023 • 9 min read

Italy has so many delights to offer its visitors, it's hard to know where to start. Here's our pick of the best experiences Italy has to offer you.

May 3, 2023 • 11 min read

Plan the perfect time for your visit to Italy with this month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, prices and events through the year.

May 2, 2023 • 11 min read

Home to some of the greatest artworks, historical monuments and food on the planet, Italy elates, inspires and moves its visitors like few other countries.

Mar 22, 2023 • 8 min read

We’ve asked two passionate travel writers to make the case for each of these two divine Mediterranean destinations.

Nov 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Hit early and hard at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, these cities have been chosen as a symbol of renaissance, hope and rebirth through culture.

Oct 19, 2022 • 9 min read

One of the world's most revered cuisines, Italian food is a handy umbrella term for the country's cache of regional cuisines.

Oct 8, 2022 • 10 min read

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

Feb 28, 2022 • 5 min read

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.

Sep 29, 2021 • 5 min read

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

Aug 5, 2021 • 5 min read

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.

Jun 24, 2021 • 7 min read

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

Jun 11, 2021 • 5 min read

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?

Jan 14, 2021 • 5 min read

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…

Jan 4, 2021 • 6 min read

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