As we reach December and the winter season, you’ll want to get your Christmassy vibes just right. We’ve explored some markets to visit to help inspire your festive spirit, and now here’s some locations to catch the first snow of the season, for the final touch! Turin, Piedmont View this post on Instagram A post shared by Torino City (@torino__city) The region is typically known for the skiing since it hosted the Winter Olympics in 2006 (it’s at the foot of the Alps, after all), but the snow does also reach the lowlands, turning the picturesque city into a winter wonderland. Against the war ..read more

Italy in the winter is a magical experience, and the Christmas markets add an extra layer of enchantment to the festive season. They capture the essence of Italy’s diverse and enchanting holiday traditions, offering a unique blend of local craftsmanship and culinary delights. Whether you’re wandering through the historic streets of Rome or sipping mulled wine against the backdrop of the Dolomites, these five markets promise an unforgettable Christmas experience throughout the Boot. Piazza Navona Christmas Market (Rome, Lazio) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Davvero Rome (@davver ..read more

Italy has no shortage of art museums protectively housing centuries of priceless artwork, but if you’re tired of the oil paintings and white marble, and want something more contemporary, a walk through any of these street art capitals can be organized easily and on the cheap. Orgosolo, Sardinia View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Orgosolo (@visitorgosolo) The unassuming mountain village of Ogosolo might not seem like the place to go for something so modern as street art, but the culture of public murals—or more accurately, ‘graffiti’—in the town goes back to at least the 196 ..read more

The EUR district is a striking but largely unknown area of Rome by visitors to the country. Roughly a 30-minute drive south of the city center by Via Cristoforo Colombo, and now the financial district for the city, EUR is a monument to a period of Italy’s recent history, and vision of the future. Mussolini and Fascist Italy Construction for the project began in 1937 under Mussolini’s instruction, meant to represent the new imperialist Rome under the Fascist party. It would serve to host the Universal Exhibition of Rome (the EUR acronym stands for Esposizione Universale di Roma) in 1942, coinci ..read more

This article includes affiliate links, so we might earn a small commission when you complete a booking without any additional costs for you. This year sees the first ever edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels crowning the top 50 hotels across the world. A panel of 580 global industry experts nominated and voted for their top hotel selections, resulting in this excitingly varied list that includes both legacy luxury groups and small boutique properties. Five Italian hotels were named, and the best hotel in the world was awarded to an 18th-century property on Lake Como. Read on to see who was re ..read more

The Eternal City’s well-established neighborhoods are famous, and for good reason — places like Tridente are home to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi fountain, Parione has Piazza Navona, and Trastevere is the longtime epicenter of buzzing nightlife and cool young things; but outside of the centro storico there are a handful of fabulous up-and-coming neighborhoods that are also worth checking out when in Rome. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay, or somewhere different to visit for a slice of contemporary Roman life, these places offer a different view of Rome. Pigneto View this post on ..read more

As we cross over into September, fall will soon be upon us — a fantastic time to explore what Italy has to offer (and being a shoulder season is just perfect to travel to the country). As the summer crowds thin out and the temperatures dip, Italy takes on a magical new look in the drama of the changing colors. Here we list four destinations for an ultimate fall getaway, and what to expect while you’re visiting. Piedmont           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Fie ..read more

This summer’s blockbuster movie Barbie has completely captured the attention of the world, and we’re all seeing pink. Inspired by TimeOut, Italics has compiled a list of perfectly pink places across the most fashionable country to find a piece of Barbie Land in the Bel Paese. Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach), La Maddalena View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Cambridge Gardener (@the.cambridge.gardener) The whimsically blush pink beach of Budelli in the La Maddalena Archipelago owes its color to crushed fossils, crystals, coral, and mollusk shells. Since 1994 access to the beach has b ..read more

Italy might be the destination for romantic holidays or honeymoons, but with its abundance of cultural and artistic heritage, world-renowned cuisine, natural beauty and spectacular beaches, it’s an ideal place to lose yourself in as a solo traveler. Now, seeing the country as part of a tour group is completely fine, but there’s something about doing it alone that allows you to experience places and people on a more personal level. And doing that as a woman, it’s an enriching and empowering experience. To paraphrase Miss Lavish from the 1907 novel A Room with a View, “a lone female in an unknow ..read more

It’s a real no-brainer that a country like Italy would be home to museums dedicated solely to food — in Parma alone there are six! Combining a respect for cultural tradition and a deep love of food, these museums are love letters to the dishes and ingredients that make up the culinary backbone of the country. We highlight five worth visiting on a culinary pilgrimage. Museo della Pasta, Parma View this post on Instagram A post shared by Musei del Cibo di Parma (@museidelcibo) What would this list be without an ode to pasta. Located within the Court of Giarola in the town of Collecchio, The ..read more