Italy
Seven wonders within… The Baths of Caracalla, Rome
Here’s an archaeological site with all the beauty, history and scale of Rome’s most famous attractions, yet with a tiny fraction of the crowds.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Europe
I’ve been visiting Italy since the ’80s. Here are 12 lessons I’ve learnt
What’s a shakerato? Where are the best toilets? Are baby gangs a thing? Check out these expert tips ahead of your next Italian holiday.
- by Michael Gebicki
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations
The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.
- by Sue Williams
Italy’s stunning, but slightly seedy, island paradise
This might be the safest and most comfortable way to see the Mediterranean’s largest island, just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot”.
- by Helen Pitt
The cheap way to holiday in Italy is charming and unpretentious
As far as accommodation options go, Italian farm stays are brimming with charm and regional character.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
The Italian dish Australians love but get completely wrong
In Italy, there is no spaghetti bolognese. Instead, this dish is beloved by everyone from toddlers being tricked into eating vegetables to full-grown foodie adults.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★½
Train journeys
Stunning scenery and excellent food: This train journey is hard to beat
This route is one of the backbone links of Europe and could be a star in your itinerary.
- by Flip Byrnes
Leaky roofs and a man selling fish: All aboard Italy’s worst railway
Leaky ceilings, hitchhiking pigeons and an escaped octopus – Italy’s terrible train line to Pompeii has achieved cult status.
- by Nick Squires
Magnificent retreat ticks every box in your Tuscan holiday fantasy
Cypress trees lining the drive? Check. Stone farmhouse with terracotta roof, gorgeous views over rolling vineyards? Check and check.
- by Ute Junker
This is one of the world’s best destinations for riding a scooter
This is the home of the famous Vespa, the icon of the moped world, and the countryside works surprisingly well for a journey on these urban machines.
- by Ben Groundwater