Lifestyle in Italy

Italy appears on a no-travel list for 2026, though not because of Rome’s usual crowd control issues. Instead, attention has turned to Isola Sacra, a coastal district near Fiumicino where plans for a major new cruise port have triggered environmental and community concerns.Why was Isola Sacra ad

If you’re used to celebrating in June, Father’s Day in Italy might take you by surprise. Here it’s held every year in March and is known as Festa del Papà.When is Father’s Day in Italy?Why is Father’s Day different in Italy?

The best food in Southern Italy is bold, seasonal and deeply tied to history. Greek settlers, Arab traders and Spanish rulers all left their mark. Cooking leans on olive oil, vegetables, seafood and proper sun-ripened tomatoes rather than butter and cream.

Italy has more than 30,000 documented caves, but only a relatively small number are open to the public as organised “show caves”. These are some of the best caves in Italy that you can genuinely visit without specialist training.

Italy’s northern edge tapers off in a small Alpine settlement at the head of a narrow valley on the Austrian border.

Italy is widely considered one of the safest countries in Europe. Violent crime rates are low, communities are strong, and everyday life is generally stable and predictable.But safety in Italy isn’t identical everywhere. It varies by region, city size, neighbourhood and lifestyle.

If you’ve been daydreaming about a place by the sea but don’t fancy paying Amalfi Coast prices, there are still options out there.

Retiring in Italy still has huge appeal in 2026: slower rhythms of life, strong community culture, walkable historic centres and genuinely good food that doesn’t feel like a “treat”. However, moving to one of the world's best places to retire isn't a casual decision.

Italy is home to one of the most welcoming cities in 2026, according to the latest Booking.com Traveller Review Awards.

Italy has quietly picked up a new global title.

As the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics wrap up, Milan’s Olympic Village is preparing for a bold second life. Built to host over 1,000 athletes from 42 countries, the Village is now set to become a vibrant hub for students, turning a temporary sports facility into a long-term solution for the city’s housing needs.

When it comes to Amalfi Coast vs Cinque Terre, the decision isn’t as straightforward as the postcards make it seem.

Northern Italy is compact enough to explore easily by train, but varied enough that you can go from Alpine peaks to lagoon cities in a matter of hours.  If you’re trying to narrow down the best cities to visit in northern Italy, it helps to start with the heavy hitters.

In the magnificent setting of St Mark’s Square in Venice, beneath the arcades of the Procuratie Nuove, stands Caffè Florian — a historic café that holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest “bottega del caffè” (the name used for coffee houses in the 18th century).

The Cinque Terre towns are five villages that sit along a jagged stretch of Ligurian coastline in northwest Italy.

Life around the lake moves at its own pace, shaped by ferry timetables, mountain light and long lunches that drift into the afternoon.

Did you know that Italy has its own “Greenwich”?While the world’s Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich in London, the reference meridian for Central European Time runs through a small seaside town in southern Italy.

Vernazza is one of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre, perched along the Ligurian coast.

Easter in Italy is less about chocolate bunnies and more about long, noisy lunches built around recipes people have been making for generations.

Northern Italy is a different creature from Rome and the south.

Between panoramic staircases, elegant Art Nouveau villas and mysterious underground tunnels, Naples reveals a fascinating side far beyond the usual tourist routes.

Easter in Italy is one of those moments when family and food take centre stage.

Many make a move for a lifestyle change, and the natural beauty of Italy makes it one of the most desirable places to settle.

There’s been plenty of chatter over the past couple of years about Harry Styles quietly buying a house in a tiny Italian hill town with just 11 inhabitants.