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There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History
Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems in Rome. From galleries and museums to foundations and artist-run spaces
These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Italy
From in Emilia-Romagna to Lombardy, these are the top 15 hotels available to book in Italy for all of your travel needs.
Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them
Learn about the advantages of taking a running tour, as well as places where you can take a running tour, including Bangkok, Kenya's Ngong Hills, and Istanbul.
Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa Explained
Everything you need to know to get the Visa. Ciao Bella explains Italy's new Digital Nomad Visa and how you can get it.
Venice’s New Tourist Entry Fee Just Went Into Effect—Here’s What to Know
On select dates in 2024, Venice day-trippers will need to pay a fee to enter the city. Here's how to pay the fee, the full list of dates, and how much it will cost.
These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Sicily
From Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Palermo to Il San Corrado di Noto in Noto, here are the 10 best hotels and resorts in Sicily, Italy, to book right now.
These Are the 10 Best Hotels in the Dolomites
From Forestis Dolomites to Miramonti Boutique Hotel, here are the 10 best hotels in the Dolomites book right now.
Rome to revamp historic center with new visitor-friendly promenade
A new archaeological park project, that will include a pedestrian-friendly walkway around the Forum, is due to begin in Rome in September 2024.
Cocktails at Camparino in Milan
Sip the culture of Campari. Learn about the Milan cocktail legacy with global ambassador bartender Tommaso Cecca.
Italy Just Launched a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s How to Apply
Italy has launched a new digital nomad visa for remote workers. Here's what you need to know to apply.
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
From luxury hotel Raffles London at the OWO to remote lodge Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal, these are AFAR's picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world for 2024.
I Went to Massimo Bottura's Newest Restaurant in Modena, Italy
Massimo Bottura's newest restaurant