Nearly unrivaled in its food, culture, history, and natural beauty, Italy will always remain one of the world’s most popular destinations. However, some of our favorite corners of the country lie far beyond the over-touristed Rome–Florence–Venice circuit.
From the Mediterranean to the Alps, check out the guides below to experience la dolce vita in all its forms, from sun to snow.
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Easy Day Trips from Bologna: 9 Itineraries Within an Hour
Discover a multitude of day trips from Bologna at your fingertips. This guide highlights the best excursions from Bologna, all of which are just 1 hour or less by train.
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The Top Things to Do in Bologna: How to Best Spend Between 1-3 Days in Italy’s Leading Food Destination
Discover the best things to do in Bologna, from its vibrant medieval city center to the surrounding countryside. Catch top highlights on day 1, with further explorations and hidden gems on days 2-3.
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The 8 Best Dolomites Photo Spots: Where and How to Capture Stunning Images of Italy’s Famous Mountains
Italy’s Dolomites have some of the most dramatic beauty of any mountain range in the world, with a stark landscape that is by turns spectacular and desolate. This guide highlights the best Dolomites photo spots to ensure you “get the shot.”
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Where to Go in Northern Italy: a Complete Guide to the Best Places for Culture, Wine, Nature, and More
Northern Italy is arguably the country’s most diverse region. This guide spotlights where to go in northern Italy for every interest, to help you make the most out of your Italian getaway.
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Santa Margherita Ligure: a Complete Guide to Portofino’s Lesser-Known Neighbor
Santa Margherita Ligure is a vibrant seaside resort that has all the beauty and charm of Portofino, for a lot less money. This guide spotlights the best things to do in “Santa,” including local beaches, hikes, villas, day trips and more.
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The 14 Best (Mostly Free!) Things to Do in Portofino
Portofino is the embodiment of la dolce vita, but you don’t have to be rich or famous to enjoy its many charms. This guide spotlights the best things to do in Portofino and environs (most of which are free!).
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What to Eat in Rome: 10 Authentic, Must-Try Dishes
Rome is known for many things, but the Eternal City also boasts numerous dishes as uniquely Roman as the Colosseum. This guide highlights what to eat in Rome, including 10 must-try dishes and where to find them.
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22 Fun Things to Do in Turin: a Complete Guide to Piedmont’s Elegant Capital City
Graceful, elegant Turin is one of the most underrated cities in Italy. This guide spotlights the best things to do in Turin, to help you fully experience the charm of this stately regional capital.
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Piedmont Wine Tasting: an Easy Guide to Piedmont Wines and the Best Wineries to Try Them
Piedmont wines are an exclusive club, comprising some of the highest-rated wines in Italy, if not the world. This guide spotlights the different types of grapes, their characteristics, and the best wineries to visit while Piedmont wine tasting, to fully experience this captivating region.
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14 Fun Things To Do In Piedmont, Italy: a Complete Guide to the Region’s Wine, Food and Adventure
From world-renowned wine and gastronomy, to stunning natural beauty and a culture all its own, there is plenty to see in this elegant region of northern Italy. This guide spotlights 14 fun things to do in Piedmont Italy, to help make the most of your stay.
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Where To Stay In Piedmont Italy: a Complete Guide to the Best Towns and Villages
Piedmont is a dream destination for lovers of wine and Italian countryside. This guide summarizes where to stay in Piedmont Italy, to help you determine the best base from which to explore this enchanting region.
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Hiking in Aosta Valley: a Complete Guide to the Best Easy, Medium, and Hard Trails
Between verdant valleys and dramatic peaks, hiking in Aosta Valley is outdoors nirvana. This guide spotlights the best short, medium, and hard hikes throughout the region, organized geographically by town.
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Aosta Valley Winter: a Complete Guide to the Best Skiing, Snowshoeing, and More
Tucked against the towering Italian Alps, Aosta Valley is an absolute haven for winter sports enthusiasts. This guide highlights the best skiing, snowshoeing, and more, to maximize your Aosta Valley winter.
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Things to Do in Aosta Valley: The Ultimate Guide to Hiking, Sightseeing and More
The Aosta Valley is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. With stunning mountain scenery, superb hiking, skiing, storybook villages, Roman ruins, and more, this guide highlights the best things to see and do in Aosta Valley.