Italy travel news
What is happening in Italy that changes your trip: strikes, tickets, openings and seasons, with a traveler's angle.
Italy in Winter: Where It Actually Makes Sense
Practical guide to Italy in winter: skip summer chaos, save 40% on hotels, and see the best cities with real opening hours and prices.
Read more →Train vs Rental Car in Italy: What Actually Works
Should you rent a car or take the train in Italy? Practical costs, scams, and honest advice for 2026 from a writer who lives there.
Read more →Italy Strikes and Beach Rules: Travel Alert for July 2026
Italy's industrial production dipped. New beach rules in Europe. No major strikes. Practical advice for travelers in Italy now.
Read more →Transport Strikes in Italy: How to Check Dates and What You Can Claim
How to check if a strike falls on your travel dates in Italy, how the guaranteed service bands normally work, and what you can generally claim for a
Read more →Rome Heatwave Survival: Free Water, Cooler Hours, and Practical Tips
Italy's third heatwave hits Rome with 40°C+. Stay safe with free nasoni water fountains, shady routes, and timing your sightseeing right.
Read more →Rome This Week: Free Parking Trap, De Niro Screening, and a Fresh Facade
De Niro screens Novecento in Trastevere on July 13. Free parking in Prati was repainted blue overnight. Palazzo Farnese facades are finally visible.
Read more →Italy Summer Survival: Heatwave Tips & Wildfire Warnings
Italy faces intense heat and wildfire risk. Get practical advice on AC use, avoiding heatstroke, and what to do if you see a fire.
Read more →Rome's Michelangelo Palace Reopens + How to Beat Italy's July Heatwave
Rome restores Michelangelo's Palazzo Farnese. Plus: Italy's July heatwave advice and small-group tours in Puglia, Tuscany, and Liguria.
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