Lonely Planet Experience Italy (Travel Guide)

“Standing at the counter is the quickest way to blend in.”

Living like a local means finding your neighborhood bar for morning coffee. Standing at the counter makes you part of the daily rhythm.

Small towns in Puglia offer a slower pace than the big cities. The white stone buildings stay cool even during the hottest afternoons.

“In Italy, the menu changes with the moon and the soil.”

Eating seasonally isn't a trend there. It is just how life works. You wait for the right artichoke or the perfect truffle.

Milan has a hidden side behind its heavy stone doors. Private courtyards hold gardens that the street noise never reaches.