Italy travel news
What is happening in Italy that changes your trip: strikes, tickets, openings and seasons, with a traveler's angle.
Surviving Italy's Summer Insects: A Practical Guide for Travelers in 2026
Tips to avoid mosquito bites and hornets in Italy this summer. What to pack, where to buy repellent, and local advice.
Read more →Tuscany Bus Fares Rise August 1, 20 Blue Flag Beaches, and Beating the Summer Heat
Tuscany bus and tram fares rise from August 1, 2026. Plus 20 Blue Flag beaches for summer and tips to dodge the heat in Florence, Rome and beyond.
Read more →Protests in Bologna and Susa Valley: What Travelers Should Know
What the Bologna unrest and Susa Valley TAV protests near Turin mean for travelers, and which Italian destinations remain unaffected.
Read more →Strikes in Italy This Summer: What to Know Before You Go
Strikes happen every summer in Italy, usually short and local. Here's how to check before you travel, plus what to expect in August.
Read more →Late July 2026 in Italy: No Major Disruptions Reported
No transport strikes or museum closures flagged this week. Practical tips for visiting Rome, Florence, Venice and more in summer 2026.
Read more →Bologna Protests: What Travelers Should Know
Protests in Bologna made news this week. Here is what travelers need to know and how to plan around any disruptions in Italy this summer.
Read more →Italy Wildfire Update and New UNESCO Theatres: What Travelers Need to Know
A wildfire on Italy's coast forced evacuations by boat, per local reports. Also this week, 10 community theatres in central Italy earned UNESCO status.
Read more →Italy in July: heat, traffic and free museums on Sunday
Summer heat and holiday traffic in Italy this week, plus free entry to state museums on Sunday 26 July. Tips for beating the heat and the crowds.
Read more →Sardinia's Top 2026 Beaches, Plus Summer Rail Delays in Italy
Sardinia dominates Italy's best 2026 beaches. Rail works can delay trains near Florence in summer. Public pools offer a cheap way to cool off.
Read more →Tuscany in Summer 2026: Wine Under the Stars and Renaissance Art in Fortresses
Discover Calici di Stelle wine events across Tuscany, the Marino Marini show at Forte Belvedere, and driving tips for summer 2026.
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