'Level of the river is so low': Italy's drought exposes ancient imperial bridge
Worst drought in 70 years has revealed the piers of Nero's Bridge.
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Italy announces quirky new rule for tourists
Breath mints may become a travel essential for those exploring Italy.
The 10 worst places for pickpockets in the world
Keep an eye on your backpack while travelling around these popular spots.
8½ things Italians want tourists to stop doing - or face fines
When in Rome… Don't do any of these.
Major European government on brink of collapse
Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation to the president.
Tight-arse guide to Rome: A full day for less than $55
A visit to Rome doesn't have to leave your bank account in ruins.
Records tumble on Qantas' first non-stop flight to Rome
The 'flying roo' has a spring in its step this week on the way back from Italy.
Venice by vaporetto: the authentic way to soak up the sights
Get a birds-eye view into Venetian life on the famed city's bustling canals.
Scooter-hurling tourist causes $40k damage to Rome's famous Spanish Steps
The US tourists were caught on camera in the small hours of Friday.
'Cave canem!' Pompeii employs robot guard dog
Pompeii has known guard dogs for 2000 years, but not one like this.
Soon you too, Brutus, can visit the spot Caesar was stabbed
Today the spot where Caesar was knifed is largely overrun by cats.
US tourists break into Colosseum for a sunrise beer
When a casual beer results in a $1290 bill.
Swine sacking Rome: wild boar overrun Italian capital
Rome has been sacked by Gauls, Visigoths and now is being vandalised by wild boar.
Abused ex-wives turn on Rome's notorious crime family
Twenty alleged members of the notorious Casamonica crime family were arrested in Rome.
Pest Wars: Blood on the streets of the Eternal City
Seagulls are swooping from the skies above Rome and hunting "like pterodactyls".
Coronavirus: Deaths mount in US, Italy & Iran
New York City mayor warns worse is yet to come and urges military to respond.
'Bloody stressful': 40 Kiwis stuck at Italian airport amid coronavirus shutdown
Coronavirus: Group of about 40 is stuck in limbo at the airport, without a flight home.
Make yourself at homeo, Romeo: Win a night in Verona
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene. . .
Trevi Fountain: Rome floats extraordinary plans to preserve landmark
Badly behaved tourists may be responsible ruining the experience for everyone.
Outrage in Rome as carriage horse collapses in busy street
The horse stumbled and collapsed in a street full of pedestrians.
Fine for sitting on Roman steps more than pocket change
Rome is attempting to curb unwanted tourist behavior.
Stricken cruise ship leaves passengers in the lurch
Thousands of cruise passengers have been stranded after sailing cancels at last minute.
Rome in a day: A family holiday with a 7-year-old Nero
"1, 2, 3, 4..." he counts. "Is he cooking our pizza right now?"
Paris is calling - return to France for under $1000
Travel deals are being rolled out at one-day event in Auckland.
Mini Roman art heist halted as tourist lifts Pompeii mosaics
A British tourist has been arrested in possession of what police claim are Roman tiles.
The Cardinal's sin: George Pell haunted by crucial mistake in court
Pell's decision not to testify could have cost him the case, experts say.
Eternal flames: The Via Flaminia on a tour of Valentine's Rome
The romantic remains are certainly more memorable than a box of chocolates.
'It was like a scene from the apocalypse'
Twenty people were injured when an escalator full of football fans malfunctioned.
Why it could get more expensive to fly to Bali
The cut to services will reduce competition to the increasingly popular holiday hotspot.
Cut price air deal: Rome return for $999
Other deals include London return for $1099 and Bali return for $599.
Italian police hunt skinny-dipping tourists
Who would have thought stripping at Italy's tomb of the unknown soldier was a bad idea?