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OPINION: Mass tourism is back in Italy – but the way we travel is changing

OPINION & ANALYSIS

OPINION: Mass tourism is back in Italy - but the way we travel is changing

The pandemic is shaping the future of tourism in Italy with a 'rural revolution' among travellers keen to escape the crowds, says Silvia Marchetti.

Nine things we’ve learned about claiming Italy’s building ‘superbonus’

PROPERTY

Nine things we’ve learned about claiming Italy’s building ‘superbonus’

Making waves: Female entrepreneurs having an impact in 2022

PARTNER CONTENT

Making waves: Female entrepreneurs having an impact in 2022

ENERGY

How long will it take Italy to wean itself off Russian gas?

How long will it take Italy to wean itself off Russian gas?

DRIVING

COMPARE: Which countries in Europe have the strictest drink-drive limits?

COMPARE: Which countries in Europe have the strictest drink-drive limits?

TOURISM

OPINION: Why Italy should let the rich pay for ‘private moments’ at tourist hotspots

OPINION: Why Italy should let the rich pay for ‘private moments’ at tourist hotspots

PARTNER CONTENT

How international health insurance saved a South American adventure

How international health insurance saved a South American adventure

Italy ranked among worst in Europe for tax burden on families

MONEY

Italy ranked among worst in Europe for tax burden on families

What happens when a foreign national gets arrested in Italy?

CRIME

What happens when a foreign national gets arrested in Italy?

Frustration grows as UK driving licence holders in Italy wait in limbo

BREXIT

Frustration grows as UK driving licence holders in Italy wait in limbo

PROPERTY

Revealed: The most expensive places in Italy to buy a house in 2022

Revealed: The most expensive places in Italy to buy a house in 2022