Hidden Garda
Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes, can also be the most crowded. Chris Allsop visits its western side where he enjoys the lake’s quieter spots and a rich vein of history Photos by Chris Allsop Peace More...
Drive Italia: The Vespa – Piaggio’s Wasp
Defining every retro Italian holiday snap in ultimate style – let us present the Vespa: trendy, practical and iconic… Photo by Amanda Robinson Before the FIAT 500 appeared on the scene, Italy got about almost More...
Head for the hills
Travelling far from the bustle of city life, Rachael Martin heads off the beaten track to find peace and quiet in Tuscany’s Casentino National Park Photos by Rachael Martin unless otherwise stated Sanctuary of More...
In search of la bella figura
Beverley Byrne goes to the Masseria San Domenico on the Adriatic coast of Puglia in her quest for wellbeing The Masseria San Domenico stands 500 metres from the sea at Savelletri di Fasano Science confirms More...
Viewpoint: Monte Cervino
The sun catches the peak of Monte Cervino, aka the Matterhorn, as it sets over the Italian border with Switzerland in Val d’Aosta… Photo by Getty Images It is the region of Dolomites, at the eastern end of More...
Past Italia: Snowfall in Rome
It snowed in Rome last February, and in 2012, though historically it’s actually quite a rare event… Photo by Getty Images This photograph was taken on Monday 26th February 2018, after the ‘Beast from the More...
Tuoro Sul Trasimeno apartment, Umbria
On the border of Tuscany and Umbria, in Tuoro on the Lago di Trasimeno, a comfortable four-person apartment with balcony on the first floor of a quiet wing of a 2005 complex. From the apartment there is a view More...
Villa Dell’Architetto, Le Marche
We call this Marche villa, Villa Dell’Architetto! It’s owned by and designed by an architect, and it shows. It’s spacious, private, beautifully designed and impeccably finished, and it’s in a terrific position More...
Cascina in hilltop village, Piedmont
On the outskirts of San Marzano Oliveto, a farmhouse with several outbuildings and many possibilities. The cascina itself is 310sqm over two floors with adjoining cantina and cellar. In front of the main house More...
Renovated farmhouse, Piedmont
Magnificent property in a tranquil location 1km from the wine village of Mombercelli, Piedmont, surrounded by its own grounds and with views of the Alps. This farmhouse has been carefully restored with great care More...