Sarah Lane

Travel Writer

The best bars and nightlife in Bologna

Where to drink in Bologna, including historic wine bars, cocktail spots and jazz clubs

Sarah Lane 21 Feb 2024, 3:00pm

The best restaurants in Bologna

From tiny trattorias to modern masterpieces, where to eat in this foodie city

Sarah Lane 21 Feb 2024, 3:00pm
The perfect weekend in Bologna, Italy's underrated foodie capital

How to spend 48 hours in Bologna, the lesser-known rival to Rome and Venice

Sarah Lane 21 Feb 2024, 3:00pm
The 10 best things to do in Bologna

The best attractions in Bologna, including piazza-hopping and pasta-making

Sarah Lane 21 Feb 2024, 3:00pm

Walking, wine, castles and cuisine make Alto Monferrato the perfect piece of Piedmont

Alto Monferrato, in northwestern Italy, is a fine option for a low-key autumn break

Sarah Lane 17 Oct 2023, 5:00pm
Venice has been spoiled by tourists – so head to its unheralded neighbour instead

Overlooked Treviso offers the same combination of canals and culture, with the added benefits of cheaper hotels and fewer visitors

Sarah Lane 13 Jun 2023, 6:32pm
The glorious Italian city overlooked by mass tourism

This underrated city offers Roman and Renaissance architecture, hearty cuisine, and is close to many of Italy’s famous lakes and mountains

Sarah Lane 10 Oct 2022, 8:00am
The glorious Italian lake with beautiful villages, hearty food – but hardly any tourists

Lake Iseo attracts just a fraction of the tourists who flock to Como, Garda and Maggiore – they don't know what they're missing

Sarah Lane 2 Sep 2022, 5:25pm
The uncrowded Italian city with culture, unbeatable food – and a beach to boot

This ancient capital is best known for its superb mosaics, but the fantastic food and wine scene and nearby beaches are equally enticing

Sarah Lane 18 Jul 2022, 4:04pm
The unsung Italian city with amazing food and dramatic castles – but hardly any tourists

Surrounded by glorious countryside and full of culture, Reggio Emilia is one of those easy to reach yet refreshingly undiscovered places

Sarah Lane 15 Mar 2022, 12:02pm

The best restaurants in Pisa, from traditional trattorias to street food spots

Sarah Lane 27 Mar 2021, 1:40am
The best hotels in Bologna city centre, including historic architecture and Michelin-starred restaurants

Sarah Lane 29 Jan 2021, 4:00pm
The forgotten Tuscan town that made the world more beautiful

Sarah Lane 4 Dec 2019, 4:41pm