Planning a trip to Italy has always felt simple somehow. The light, the food, the slower rhythm of it all often makes it easy to imagine.

But lately, global events have started to shape even those quieter plans, from flight routes to fuel costs and the rising price of travel.

Spring in Italy is a season of quiet shifts.

From changing landscapes and local rhythms to lighter food and slower days, this guide shares what to expect and how to move with it.

Discover what Easter in Italy is really like, from quiet processions to long family lunches. A personal story and travel tips for visiting Italy during Pasqua.

This wasn’t a trip of big highlights or must see moments.

It was quieter than that.

A meal I didn’t expect.
A place that made it easy to slow down.
A new friendship that came out of nowhere.

Every year, the same question resurfaces.

Is Italy too crowded to visit?

The short answer is no.
But certain places are, and that is the reason that I personally avoid them. Which is a shame, as I am desperate to add Venice to my list of places I’ve lost myself in in Italy.

Italy is not suffering from too many visitors overall. It is experiencing over tourism in specific cities where tourism is heavily concentrated.

Packing for Italy should feel exciting, not overwhelming. And yet, if you are anything like me on my early solo trips, you will stand over your suitcase with far too many dresses, not enough practical layers and absolutely no idea whether you need that extra pair of sandals. (Spoiler, you do not…)

There’s something magical about reading a book set in Italy, especially when you’re already in love with the cobbled lanes, wild hillsides, and quiet little towns that make this country feel like home.

Some books don’t just tell a story… they evoke a whole landscape….

When I set off on my three-week solo road trip from Pisa to Abruzzo, I thought I was just heading out for another Italian adventure. A loop through hilltop towns, winding roads, and a few quiet B&B stays along the way. But like most things in Italy, what unfolded went far deeper than I’d planned.

Planning a long weekend in Milan? This stylish and culture-rich Italian city is the perfect destination for a short break, especially for solo travellers. With walkable streets, world-class art, buzzing canal-side cafes, and easy train access to places like Turin and Lake Como

Italy has been my muse, my escape, and my home away from home. My lifelong passion for this enchanting country began in the early 1990s when I was a young professional dancer with the English National Ballet. Here’s a glimpse into my unforgettable journey through Italy—a love affair filled with dance, adventure, healing, and timeless beauty.

I like to think I’m a pretty savvy solo female traveller. While I’ve yet to venture long-haul (jet lag and ADHD don’t mix well!), I’ve traveled across Europe eight times—six of those trips to Italy.

There’s so much to consider when booking accommodation as a solo traveller. Safety is the most obvious factor, but cost is another big one. Many hotels charge single supplements, making solo stays more expensive. If you opt for self-catering, you’re covering the entire cost of an apartment or house on your own.

Having returned from Tuscany in mid-November, I was immediately desperate to go back. So, when I was offered the chance to house-sit at the same property I’d stayed in during my previous visit—this time over Christmas—I jumped at it. Before you could say “Buon Natale!”, I was searching for a flight from Bristol to Pisa.