20 things that will surprise first time visitors to Italy
It's all about the sweet life there, from the food to the fashion, the villas to the vineyards, the piazzas to the Piaggios. Right? Well, not always…
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The best place in Italy to travel Italian-style
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Why is finding a truly great carbonara so hard?
For a true Roman carbonara, you're allowed four ingredients. And they do not include cream or garlic.
Italy's breathtaking hotel inside a cave
This 18-room hotel has been created from old caves where peasants once lived in makeshift homes.
To appreciate Milan, you need to live like a local
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Inside Francis Ford Coppola's hotel: The Godfather of all rooms
Knowing this is where the great man slept and, er, used the bathroom, preoccupies this guest.
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On every person's bucket list, Italy is a star-studded destination. From the Dolomites in the north, to its volcano dominated south, historic Rome in the centre, the coastal splendour of the Cinque Terra or Tuscany's arts capital of Florence - it could take a lot of time to tick all the sights off in one trip, especially since eating could take a large chunk of time out of your visit.
