Italy, Milan
Duomo, Brera, Navigli or near Centrale? Compare Milan’s best areas to stay by metro access, atmosphere and downsides.
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Europe
Old towns, coastlines and rail journeys, all within a few hours of each other.
Europe packs more variety into a short trip than almost anywhere else. Fast trains link capitals in a few hours, and you can pair a city break with a coastline or mountain stay without long transfers. Our Europe guides cover where to stay in each city, realistic itineraries and the best time to go, from Italy and Portugal to Croatia, Iceland and the Nordics.
Summer (June to August) brings the best beach weather but also the biggest crowds and highest prices. Spring and early autumn are usually the sweet spot for city trips. Many countries use the euro, but the UK, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and most of Scandinavia keep their own currencies.
Travel guides: Europe
Italy, Venice
San Marco, Cannaregio, Dorsoduro or Mestre? A practical guide to the Venice sestieri, with who each one suits and the downsides to
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Florence, Italy
Duomo, Oltrarno, Santa Croce or Fiesole? Compare Florence’s best neighborhoods by vibe, convenience and downsides before you book.
7 min read
Italy, Rome
Centro Storico, Monti, Trastevere or Prati? An honest comparison of Rome’s best areas to stay, including when Termini makes sense.
7 min read
Florence, Italy, Rome, Venice
Day-by-day Italy itineraries for 7, 10 and 14 days, with train times between Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast and Milan.
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