Every Tripstou guide to Italy, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Italy travel guide, then open the city guide for Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, Bologna and the other cities, or a region guide from Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast to Sicily, Sardinia, Lake Como and the Dolomites. Country pages cover costs, itineraries, rail travel and the best time to go. Below, every Italy article on the site, newest first.
Which Italian island fits your trip — Sicily’s depth, Sardinia’s beaches, or a smaller, slower escape? Here’s how to choose the right one.
Italian Islands: How to Choose the Right One for Your Trip Read Post »
Italy is generally very safe—pickpocketing is the one real risk. Get the verdict, the hotspots, prevention tactics, and whether it’s safe at night.
Is Italy Safe? The Real Risks, and How to Stay Safe Read Post »
Tourist scams in Italy, scam by scam — how each con works, where they cluster, and the one move that shuts each one down.
Common Tourist Scams in Italy and How to Avoid Them Read Post »
A complete Italy packing list, season by season—versatile layers, cobblestone-proof shoes, a church cover-up, the right plug adapter, and what to leave home.
Italy Packing List: What to Bring for Every Season Read Post »
Italy SIM card or eSIM? The decisive pick for your trip — eSIM vs local carriers, real cost ranges, where to buy, and how to activate.
Italy SIM Card & eSIM: Best Options for Travelers Read Post »
Italy solo female travel safety, explained: how safe it really is, plus how to handle pickpockets, taxis, nights out, and where to stay alone.
Italy Solo Female Travel Safety: A Practical Guide Read Post »
Everything to know before your first Italy trip: dining and coffee etiquette, church dress codes, cashless money habits, booking sights ahead, and train basics — with links out to safety, scams, entry rules, and connectivity.
Most short-stay tourists need no visa for Italy — but the 90/180 rule and the new ETIAS authorization change what you must arrange before you go.
Realistic daily budgets by travel style, total costs for a week, ten days, or two weeks, and the highest-leverage ways to spend less in Italy.
Italy Trip Cost: What to Budget per Day and per Week Read Post »
