Italy

Located in beautiful Tuscany in Italy, Florence is a stunningly beautiful and popular travel destination. However, like many other locations recently, the city is making plans to tackle overtourism, by banning key boxes and tour guide…

Looking for a culinary experience on a luxurious train? In spring 2025, three Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck will lead the onboard culinary program on La Dolce Vita Orient Express. Partnering with Maltese Consulting, chef Beck is set to…

In these days of overtourism, some iconic locations suffer from too many tourists. The latest to be hit is Rome and its Trevi Fountain, which is often so crowded you can hardly see its beauty. For this reason, Rome is now taking steps to…

A new sleeper train service has been launched between the historic cities of Vienna and Rome, two of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is launching at the best time to enjoy fall foliage from the train's windows. Moreover, the journey…

Italy’s Path of Love is considered to be the most romantic walk in the world and links Riomaggiore and Manarola. It has been reopened after more than a decade. Meanwhile, authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the walk…

Italy is offering cheap houses again and this year, you can buy a property in Sicily, Italy for as little as €3. However, this is an increase in price from 2019’s offer of Sicilian houses for €1. Meanwhile, the chance to buy a quaint home…

A tourist who recently visited ancient Pompeii took home small pumice artifacts as a souvenir. However, on arrival home, the tourist fell ill and she sent the director of the Archaeological Park the pieces stolen from the site. Meanwhile,…

From next year, travelers will have the opportunity to take a train ride along the Italian Riviera. As train travel continues to return to popularity, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, is set to take passengers on a brand new…

While some experts don’t feel Venice has done enough to reduce overtourism and the effects of climate change, the UNESCO panel voted to reject recommendations for listing the city as a “World Heritage in Danger.” For now, the popular…

Venice has been planning a day trip fee for several years now but is finally getting close to its implementation. Meanwhile, over-tourism is in the headlines a lot these days, especially after this crazy, travel-filled summer in Europe. In…