Little-known destinations, forgotten villages and whole regions to discover before everyone else does. The antidote to overtourism, one guide at a time.
Medieval squares, Della Robbia ceramics and a cathedral with Giovanni Pisano's pulpit — all just twenty minutes from Florence, without the crowds.
Jul 5, 2026
Triple-arched bridges, silent canals and fishing valleys: the Venice of the Po Delta still lives by eels and sunsets, entirely free of crowds.
Jul 5, 2026
Canals, bridges and colourful calli without the crowds of Piazza San Marco. Chioggia offers the authentic Venice of the fishermen, just half an hour away by bus.
Jul 5, 2026
Forget Bolzano's markets and commercial light displays. The most genuine Italian Christmas lives in the borghi where it's still celebrated with simplicity.
Jul 5, 2026
March, April and May in places where spring puts on a show and the tourists haven't shown up yet. Wildflowers, trails and borghi shaking off winter.
Jul 5, 2026
October and November are the most beautiful months to visit Italy's borghi. Foliage, grape harvest, chestnuts — and not a tourist in sight.
Jul 5, 2026
Winter mountains aren't only about ski runs and lifts. Snowshoeing, frost-covered borghi, warm thermal baths: alternatives for those who love the cold, ski-free.
Jul 5, 2026
January is Italy's quietest travel month. Deserted borghi, rock-bottom prices and an atmosphere the rest of the year simply cannot offer.
Jul 5, 2026
Venice, the Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast: the hard numbers behind Italy's overtourism crisis and the solutions — flawed, hopeful — being tried.
Jul 5, 2026