Rome
Rome is layered rather than laid out, and trying to see it in order is the usual mistake.
Ancient sites and neighbourhood dinners
Destination
No published stories cover Italy yet. The places below are a starting point until one does.
Italy's draw is how sharply its regions differ — Alpine north, Renaissance centre, and a south with its own pace entirely. Trains link the cities well; the countryside wants a car.
Hand-picked starting points, each with its own guide.
Rome is layered rather than laid out, and trying to see it in order is the usual mistake.
Ancient sites and neighbourhood dinners
Florence is small enough to cross on foot in half an hour, which makes it a strong base for Tuscany rather than just a gallery stop.
Renaissance art and Tuscan day trips