Thinking about backpacking Northern Italy? From hostels and budgets to transport, solo travel and the best route, here’s my honest guide based on my own experiences travelling through Northern Italy.
Category: Italy
This Italy travel guide brings together all my posts about Rome, Sicily, and Northern Italy, with more destinations coming soon. Expect city guides, food spots, travel tips, and personal experiences across Italy.
Is Northern Italy Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion (2026)
Is Northern Italy worth visiting? Absolutely. From Lake Como and the Dolomites to beautiful cities, mountains, lakes and amazing food, Northern Italy has so much to offer. Here’s my honest take, including the downsides.
Is Italy Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion (2026)
Is Italy worth visiting? YES. From incredible food and ancient history to beaches, mountains, lakes and beautiful cities, Italy has so much to offer. But it also has some downsides. Here’s my honest opinion after travelling around Italy.
Best Time to Visit Northern Italy: Weather, Crowds & Backpacking
So, when is the best time to visit Northern Italy? If you ask the internet, you'll probably get a very sensible answer like spring or early autumn because the weather is milder and there are fewer tourists. And honestly, I agree... to a point. For Italy in general, I usually love spring and early autumn. …
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How Many Days in Northern Italy? 5, 7, 10 & 14-Day Itineraries
Wondering how many days you need in Northern Italy? Here are my honest 5, 7, 10 and 14-day itineraries, including my own public-transport route, Lake Como, Turin, Genoa, Bologna and the Dolomites.
Northern Italy Travel Guide: Cities, Lakes & Honest Tips
Planning a Northern Italy trip? This complete travel guide covers Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Turin, Genoa, Florence, Verona, and Venice, with honest tips, itineraries, accommodation, and personal recommendations.
Hostels in Italy Ranked: My Honest Backpacker Ranking
I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels around Italy, from social Ostello Bello locations to quiet stays and a few I definitely wouldn’t book again. Here’s my honest personal ranking of the best and worst hostels I’ve experienced while backpacking Italy.
Is Italy Safe? My Honest Experience Travelling Around Italy
Is Italy safe? I share my honest experiences travelling around Italy, including safety in Rome, Verona, Sicily, Milan, Lake Como and more, plus practical tips for solo travellers.
Italy Backpacking Budget: How Much Does It Cost?
Wondering how much it costs to backpack Italy? Here’s my realistic Italy backpacking budget, with tips for saving money on hostels, food, transport, activities and more.
Italy Packing List: What to Pack for Every Season
Planning a trip to Italy? This Italy packing list covers what to pack for summer, winter, spring and autumn, plus practical tips on clothes, shoes, rain gear and travel essentials.
