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Doing nothing in Italy.

Eleven things we should adopt from Italy

Wild driving, paying for the beach? No, grazie. However, there are parts of Italian life we’d love to see here, from evening strolls to the art of doing nothing.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Take in the view from the Top of the Rock.

Tripologist: How should we plan for an 11-day stay in New York City?

If you need Wi-Fi access when you’re out and about in New York City you need to decide the best way to do this before you leave.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Jennifer Coolidge in The White Lotus.

I turn into a different (possibly better) person when I’m overseas

Earlier this year, I channelled Jennifer Coolidge from The White Lotus and transformed into a glamorous other (even if my dress was only $14.90).

  • by Katrina Lobley
A train arrives at Catania station.
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Train journeys

Highlight of this cheap Italian train trip is its famous, charming station

Sicily’s Trenitalia SpA line makes for an enthralling and inexpensive day-trip to gritty Catania with a bonus visit to a Hollywood-immortalised station.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Purros.

Ten of the world’s greatest immersive travel experiences

If you like to get under the skin of a destination – with a few indulgences to boot – then these extraordinary global experiences are for you.

  • by Traveller team
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This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance, baroque, Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards: The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.

  • by Traveller team
Forestis is located on Plose mountain in the Dolomites, 1800 metres above sea level.

Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.

  • by Traveller team
Hiking northern Europe’s tallest peak – the 2469-metre-high Galdhopiggen.

Ten of the world’s greatest adventure holidays to add to your bucket-list

Hands up if you’re a part-time explorer? From a polar plunge to an end-of-the-world expedition in pure comfort, we’ve got you covered.

  • by Traveller team
If you want to beat the heat in Southern Europe, you’ll need to chill out.

Seven ways to keep cool in sweltering southern Europe

If you travel through southern Europe during the hottest part of the year, you’ll need a little respite from the sun. Here are seven of the best ways to keep cool.

  • by Maria Pasquale
Vesuvius surrounded by fog.

It’s next to one of Italy’s most famous sites, but few visit this side

Pompeii may steal the limelight, but the looming, roiling Mount Vesuvius is the true star of Naples, and few even realise you can climb it.

  • by Kurt Johnson