Italy articles

A taste of: Italian bread

Founder of Crosta & Mollica, James Orr, takes us on a tour of Italy to discover the unique regional bread products on offer. On his travels through Italy, James often ate with families, as well as in small bakeries, bars and restaurants - getting a real taste for genuine Italian food, especially t…

A taste of... Cefalu gelato

Sicily's Sherbeth ice cream festival is once again set to take over the streets of Cefalu from 06-09 September.

A taste of... Venice

Tucked away in a Soho backstreet, POLPO is one of London's hottest restaurants.

Lonely Planet's best street food

Lonely Planet's The World's Best Street Food shows you where to find and how to make some of the world's most authentic and popular dishes.

How to get the best out of spring skiing

With the Northern Hemisphere’s ski season coming into the final two months and reports of very little snow in some European resorts, Wexas Ski Expert Joe Legate explains how to get the best out of the rest of the season.

Helvetia and Bristol hotel - Florence

In the heart of Florence, a Louis Vuitton store brimful with bags and baubles, its vast plate glass windows covered in sparkly seasonal lights,sits shiny and shimmery on one street corner.