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Category: Italy

Italy travel, news and culture. From inspiring road trips to gorgeous Italian hotels. Plus Italian food and wine. Follow all of Tamara Thiessen’s stories on the country of la dolce vita.

Discover Genoa Italy: Why Visit This Stunning City Now
Italy

Discover Genoa Italy: Why Visit This Stunning City Now

By Tamara Thiessen 19/09/2025 01/10/2026

This dazzling Italian port-city is the birthplace of one of the world’s greatest explorers, Christopher Columbus. There’s an irony to that, given that the Ligurian capital remains relatively undiscovered.

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Rome Secrets: See This Bernini Beauty at Piazza Barberini
Italy

Rome Secrets: See This Bernini Beauty at Piazza Barberini

By Tamara Thiessen 18/06/2024 01/10/2026

Sculpted sea gods and dolphins, see Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s baroque beauty the Fontana del Tritone.

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Hotels in Rome: Stay in the Best Historic Palazzo
Hotels, Italy

Hotels in Rome: Stay in the Best Historic Palazzo

By Tamara Thiessen 16/06/2024 30/09/2026

For history and hip in the Eternal City, stay at Rocco Fortes Hotel de Russie and Hotel de la Ville. The two hotels in Rome are located in historic palazzo transformed into designer havens, and blending the classics with modern design.

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Puglia Italy: Food, Farms, 10 Beautiful Things To Do
Food, Italy

Puglia Italy: Food, Farms, 10 Beautiful Things To Do

By Tamara Thiessen 28/01/2021 01/10/2026

From luxury ‘masseria‘ farmhouse stays to olive-infused cooking classes (and spa treatments), here are 10 of the best things to…

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Who Can Travel to Italy Right Now: Here Are the Rules
Italy, News, Travel News

Who Can Travel to Italy Right Now: Here Are the Rules

By Tamara Thiessen 08/11/2020 05/10/2025

Just because strict new regional Italian lockdowns are in place, doesn’t mean travel to Italy is out. Sure there is…

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New Italy Lockdowns: What to Know About Red Zone Rules
Italy, News, Travel News

New Italy Lockdowns: What to Know About Red Zone Rules

By Tamara Thiessen 05/11/2020 01/10/2026

New Italy lockdowns are in place in six Covid red and orange zones across the country, from north to south….

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