Italy is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, offering an extraordinary combination of history, art, culture, landscapes and cuisine. From the Alps to the Mediterranean coastline, from Renaissance cities to medieval villages, every region has its own identity and traditions. Travelling across Italy means discovering a country where centuries of history are reflected in its architecture, museums, local customs and everyday life.

Many visitors begin their journey in Rome, home to iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Vatican City. Yet Italy extends far beyond its capital. Florence showcases masterpieces of the Renaissance, Venice captivates visitors with its canals, Milan is internationally recognised for fashion and design, while Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Sardinia each offer unique landscapes and cultural traditions. Beyond the famous destinations, countless smaller towns and rural areas preserve remarkable historic centres and breathtaking scenery.

During our travels we found that Italy is best experienced at a relaxed pace. Walking through historic streets, visiting castles, archaeological sites and museums, exploring local markets and enjoying regional cuisine allowed us to appreciate the country’s incredible diversity. Every region offers a different atmosphere, making each journey a completely new experience.

Our articles about Italy

This page brings together all the articles we have published about Italy on Miranda Loves Travelling. Here you will find our travel experiences, cities, monuments, natural landscapes, villages, hotels, restaurants and many other places we explored. Every article is based entirely on our personal experience and illustrated with original photographs.

Our photographs

All the photographs featured on Miranda Loves Travelling were taken during our travels throughout Italy. They include historic cities, mountains, lakes, coastlines, villages, archaeological sites and many details that showcase the country’s extraordinary diversity.

A country of endless discoveries

Italy is a destination that rewards every type of traveller. Whether your interests are art, history, nature, food or local traditions, every journey reveals something new. Its remarkable cultural heritage and extraordinary variety make Italy a country worth visiting again and again.

Abruzzo Amalfi Coast Amalfi
Sorrento Apulia Basilicata
Calabria Capri Como
Emilia Romagna Ercolano Florence
Genoa Ischia Lazio
Liguria Lombardy Milan
Naples Parma Piedmont
Pompeii Procida Ravenna
Rome Sardinia Sicily
Catania Palermo Syracuse
South Tyrol Triest Turin
Tuscany Umbria Valle d'Aosta
Veneto Venice Verona
Travel to Italy

Stop at Nervi

[Nov. 2025] On our way back from Santa Margherita Ligure in Liguria, northern Italy, we stopped off at Genoa Nervi, a railway station on the way. I knew the name of the town because it…

Shopping in Italy

Incidentally, Florence

[June 2023] After a trip to not well known towns in the Tuscany region of Italy, we returned to Florence. Our booked Freccia Rossa from Florence was just before 7pm, and we had a few…

Italian food

Tigelle bread and others

[June 2025] On this day, we made a reservation at a restaurant called Ma Lo’ in the town of Carpi in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. As usual, my husband found this restaurant online. Located…

Hotels in Italy

A walk through Correggio

[June 2025] After a satisfying lunch in Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, we returned to our hotel in Correggio for a rest. The hotel was called Phi Hotel dei Medaglioni and faced the portico on the town’s…

Transports in Italy

The woes of low-cost airlines

[Nov. 2025] We suddenly decided to fly from our home in northern Italy to London, England to do some errand. Regular airlines were surprisingly expensive, so we decided to fly with low-cost airline Ryanair. Low-cost…