Never mind Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – it’s this ten-day carnival of confectionery that you’ll really want to get a golden ticket for. Perugia’s historic squares provide a picture-postcard setting for chocolate tastings, sculptures, demonstrations and other activities designed to tease your senses – and the best part is that bikini season is over, so […]
There is in Italy a new initiative to encourage people to share cars. Tom Alberto Bull wonders how long it will be before we see something along the same lines introduced in the UK? On a recent trip to Italy I was made aware of a mobile app taking parts of the country by storm. […]
Was it really 26 years ago when the Three Tenors, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti sang together in Rome for the first time? As their homage, opera trio Il Volo, have just released a 22-track CD Notte Magica – A Tribute to the Three Tenors, a special live recording of their one-off concert […]
This month’s round-up includes our top fashion picks, homeware products and adventurous breaks Visit this See Italy from a different perspective when you swap four wheels for two on a Freedom Trek break. With over 30 trips to choose from, you’ll experience rich renaissance art, baroque architecture and age-old family traditions as you tour through distinctive regions […]
The creators of Italia! magazine are delighted to bring you the brand-new edition of Italia! City Breaks Guide It’s on sale now with 132 pages of travel inspiration for your next trip to Italy. Fully updated for 2017, this guide is for you: explore 20 hand-picked locations in hidden corners and popular hotspots around the country, with expert advice on the best […]
This month, we return to Umbria and discover some hidden gems despite the most recent, tragic earthquake… The latest issue of Italia! is on sale now, available to buy online and from stores across the UK! You can also download the digital edition for Apple devices or online /Android/ Windows 8 devices. We spoke to Umbrian tourism representative, Cathleen Fodaro, who inspired her with her outlook on the focus region of the months’ issue, […]
Southern Piedmont is the rich agricultural powerhouse of Italy. In part 1, we explored Turin, the Alps and Lake Maggiore. Part 2 of this Piedmont region guide focuses in on Asti and Alba where the truffle fairs attract a global audience. In the mountainous north, the climate is distinctly continental; the southern region is just […]
This is a very old recipe for baked aubergines. Aubergines were introduced to Italy from China or India in the late 1400s by the Arabs. This can either be served as part of an antipasto platter or as a first course. Melanzana scarpone Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large aubergines Vegetable oil, for frying 2 garlic […]
Alex Josephy and David Hornbrook had always thought that Tuscany was out of their reach, until they were introduced to a newly restored property that made their dreams come true… Alex Josephy and David Hornbrook bought their three-storey house in the wine-producing town of Montalcino, Tuscany, in 2008. The house is half of an old […]
There’s nothing like stepping into a shop filled with the aroma of freshly made chocolate. We take a look at Italy’s best chocolate shops to visit if you’re looking for the ultimate chocoholic’s experience Viziovirt Ù S Polo 2898/A, Venice Mariangela, the owner of this popular chocolate shop in the heart of Venice, aims to […]