20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Italy

City BreaksEuropeFoodiesItalyMilanVeniceRomePisaFlorenceNaplesSorrentoPhoto Inspiration

1 Sept

Written By Sophie Alexander-Osman

Italy

20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Italy

words: Sophie Alexander-Osman
photography: Sophie Alexander-Osman
published: September 1, 2022

One of my favourite countries in the world - Italy! A place that is dreamy from every aspect - the language, landscapes, culture, history, and of course the cuisine. Italians are the kings at maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Which is something that the rest of the world can definitely benefit from.

In May 2015, I spent 10 days Interrailing the country. Starting off in Milan, then travelling by train to Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Naples and ending the trip in Sorrento. These photos are just a snippet of my unforgettable trip, which I hope inspires you to visit this incredible country. Enjoy!

RELATED POSTS

Featured

The Ultimate Guide to Battersea, London

Battersea has changed dramatically over the past decade. Once an industrial corner of south west London, it has become the focus of one of the city's most ambitious regeneration projects. For years, Battersea was best known for its power station. Today, it's one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods, where historic landmarks sit alongside new hotels, riverside restaurants and green spaces.

The Prettiest Villages in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds has recently undergone a radical transformation from a quiet rural retreat into a global digital phenomenon. This surge is primarily driven by the TikTok effect, where the region's honey-coloured Jurassic limestone and lopsided medieval hamlets have become the face of a viral English aesthetic. Once known only to local walkers and historians, these villages now face a massive influx of international tourists who view the 17th-century streets as the ultimate high-contrast backdrop for travel content. This newfound status as a social media honeypot has turned ancient wool towns into essential bucket-list destinations for a new generation of travellers.

The Best Beaches to Visit in Cornwall

When it comes to dramatic coastlines and world-class shorelines, Cornwall completely stands apart. Shrugged by the wild Atlantic ocean, this southwest peninsula is home to some of the finest sand in Europe, where towering granite cliffs give way to expansive tidal flats and hidden, turquoise-water coves. Threaded together by the spectacular South West Coast Path, these landscapes offer incredible clifftop walking trails that lead directly down to the water's edge.

Review: Orient Express La Minerva Hotel, Rome

Set just moments from the Pantheon in the heart of Rome’s historic centre, Orient Express La Minerva marks the return of one of the city’s most storied hotels. Originally opened in the 17th century before becoming Hotel de La Minerva in the early 1800s, the property has welcomed writers, aristocrats and travellers for generations, occupying a privileged position overlooking Piazza della Minerva.

Italy