Is Italy Safe? An Honest Look at the Crime Data
Is Italy safe? Yes, with one real caveat. Its homicide rate of 0.55 per 100,000 sits below the UK's, but Italy leads Europe in pickpocketing by a distance.
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7-Day vs 10-Day vs 14-Day Italy Itinerary: The Ultimate Comparison
Your Italy itinerary depends on one number nobody mentions: each city change costs half a usable day. 7, 10 and 14 days compared, with real costs.
Driving in Italy: ZTL Zones, Tolls, Fines & Whether You Need a Car at All
Driving in Italy means ZTL camera zones in about 350 cities, €83 fines that stack per gate, and Europe's most speed cameras. The rules that keep you fine-free.
How to Get Around Italy: Frecciarossa vs Italo vs Regional Trains vs Flying
Getting around Italy, compared: trains, buses, flights and cars. Altroconsumo found 31% of Frecciarossa services ran late against 20% for Italo.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Italy? A Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to visit Italy is May, June, September or October. Month-by-month weather, crowd and cost data from a record 185-million-visitor year.