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Six cross-country articles draw on Italy: comparisons, roundups and route planning that set its places against their neighbours. Every one links to our full Italy guide (opens in a new tab), 137 destinations deep.
ComparisonsSeptember 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Athens vs Rome: the ancient capitals of Greece and Italy
Athens is in Greece, not Italy, and the Acropolis is there; Rome's ancient core is the Forum and Palatine Hill. How both compare, plus Olympia and Naples.
ItinerariesSeptember 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Two weeks: Athens, the Greek islands, and Rome
13 nights, 5 stops in Greece, Italy: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rome, Naples. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Alpine lake towns across four countries
A comparison of lake towns in Austria, Switzerland, and France for trip planning.
PlanningSeptember 5, 2026 · 7 min read
How big is Canada vs Europe? Distances compared
Canada is nearly as large as all of Europe. Toronto to Montreal is about 505 km and Vancouver to Banff 580 km, set against Lisbon, Vienna, Amsterdam and Rome.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Italian Riviera vs. French Riviera
Compare four coastal towns from Genoa to Antibes. See which fits your travel style, from exclusive villas to urban ports.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Walled old towns on two continents
8 places in Canada, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal, Italy compared: Quebec City, Lunenburg, Dubrovnik, Rovinj, Piran, Tavira, Óbidos, Lucca.