Venetians were up in arms over a tourist's brazen decision to swim across the famed Grand Canal in an apparent effort to win an orienteering race over the weekend. Footage shared online showed the ...

A thrifty-traveller has told how he enjoyed an 'extreme day trip' to Venice for less than the price of a one-way train ticket ...

On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment.

Most importantly, leave a little room in your suitcases for your shopping (at bargain prices) because you’ll want to buy ...

The Pearl in Qatar is a luxurious artificial island featuring Mediterranean-inspired design with Venetian-style waterways and ...

Like a modern Grand Tour, the John Hall Venice course promises to open (wealthy) young minds to Italy’s artistic treasures ...

The protagonist for Irish writer James Joyce’s modernist novel ‘Ulysses’ (1922), was allegedly inspired by a Jewish painter and writer from the northeastern Italian city of Trieste. In fact, Joyce ...

For families seeking an unforgettable way to explore Europe and spend quality time together during the long summer break, ...

Italy is well-known for its ski resorts, especially in the Alps and Dolomites, which offer exceptional terrain suited for all skill levels. It's long been a destination for Brits looking to hit the ...

Wander around the Rialto market and its many fruit and vegetable stalls, and fishmonger stands. Watch out for the supersize ...