Updated 18 October 2026
Skiing in the Dolomites: Resorts, Passes and When to Book
How the linked ski areas work, which valley suits which skier, driving in winter conditions, and why early season and peak weeks are two different trips.
Venice & the north
All our Venice & the north guides for Italy, in one place.
8 guides: Venice & the north
Updated 2 September 2026
The Prosecco Hills: Italy's Oldest Wine Road
Driving the Prosecco Road between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene: the steep DOCG hills, what makes this prosecco different, and how to visit without a car.
Updated 29 July 2026
Murano and Burano: The Lagoon Islands in a Day
Glass on one island and coloured houses on the next: how long the vaporetto takes, the glass demonstration pitch, and why Burano deserves more of your day.
Updated 29 July 2026
St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace: Visiting Them Well
The two ticketed buildings on the square: what each ticket includes, the queue and dress code, the terrace nobody books, and why the palace wins.
Updated 29 July 2026
The Venice Access Fee: What Day Visitors Need to Know
Venice charges day visitors on selected dates: who has to pay, who is exempt, why staying overnight changes things, and why to check current rules.
Updated 29 July 2026
Venice for the First Time: How the City Actually Works
Arriving, getting around and avoiding queues: the vaporetto, the sestieri, when the day-tripper crowd comes and goes, and why staying the night helps.
Updated 29 July 2026
Verona Guide: The Arena, the Balcony and the Stop Nobody Regrets
The best short stop in northern Italy: a Roman arena still used for opera, a walkable centre, and an honest verdict on the Juliet balcony.
Updated 16 July 2026
The Dolomites: A Complete First-Timer Guide
A first trip to the Italian Dolomites: the best hikes, Lake Braies, where to base yourself, how to get around, and when to go for hiking, colour or snow.