I've traveled to some of Italy's most popular destinations. Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before visiting during tourist season.

Victoria Craparotta and Flavio Fabiani had a decision to make.

A British man defaced a home preserved in time at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii in Italy, where Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

When I planned my family's trip to Southern Italy — including a stop at the Amalfi Coast — for the end of July, I knew enough to expect it'd be hot and crowded.

Europe dominates in a new ranking of the world’s most beautiful cities, filling nine of the top 10 spots.

Twelve years is a long time, but it was worth every second. The Path of Love, part of Italy’s Cinque Terre, has opened again after a 12-year renovation. It is known for its stunning views and romantic atmosphere.

Singapore has been recrowned as the country with the world’s most powerful passport in 2024.

My husband, Andrew, retired early after we sold our business. We live in Melbourne, Australia, but now we spend a lot of time traveling.

France knocked out world and pan-American football champions Argentina after winning 1-0 in Bordeaux on Friday, in a heated game that ended with a massive brawl that followed more than ten minutes of stoppage time.

Residents of Venice, Italy have reached a breaking point—they’re fed up with the hordes of tourists that descend on their city every year. In an effort to prevent overtourism, the city is introducing new rules to crack down on the crowds of visitors.

In October 2022, I traveled around Italy and Switzerland by train and tried business and first-class cars in hopes of having luxurious, comfortable travel experiences.

I first delved into wine while studying in Australia. I ventured to wineries in the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley, and the wines I sampled were a far cry from Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill and $6 Californian "champagne."

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