In a memorable visit to Rome, Mark Nicholls reflects on the absorbing atmosphere and ambience of the streets around Piazza Navona and beyond… The cobbles of Ponte Sant’Angelo are weathered and well-worn by the steady footfall of millions of pilgrims over the centuries. Lined by a double row of angels and in the shadow of […]
Planning a trip to the Eternal city? See below for the best places to eat, what to see and do, where to stay and how to get there to ensure you have the best time in Rome… WHERE TO STAY ➤ Atlante Star Hotel Via Vitalleschi, 34 +39 0668 73233 www.atlantehotels.com Comfortable rooms with friendly […]
Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to brush up your existing Italian skills there’s a course out there to suit you. Here’s our Italian Language Guide Review… There has never been a better time to learn a language. Gone are the days when you’d have to rely on a fusty old phrasebook to teach […]
After more than ten years of creating a magazine about Italy we thought we’d ask you what you think are the ten best things about Italy. Here’s what you said… Rome! The Eternal City… It’s not surprising that, of all places in Italy, Rome is the most visited. As long as you can avoid the […]
Filetto di maiale ai porri Serve this pork fillet with leeks recipe with a mash of whatever you fancy – I like sweet potato and celeriac, but this can be a bit time-consuming. ➤ Serves 2 ➤ Preparation 10 minutes ➤ Cooking 30 minutes ➤ 300g pork fillet, cut into thick slices ➤ 2 tbsp […]
Andy Morling, by email “I came across this scene whilst wandering the streets of Ostuni, Puglia out of season. The whitewashed buildings provided a wonderfully neutral background to the rich colours of the Ape van and the decorative window frame. Italy generally, and Puglia in particular, can be relied upon to effortlessly throw up […]
Rory Pelsey, Beavercreek, Oregon “Walking along the lakeside of Bellagio, Lago Di Como, Italia.”
Mark Hammond, Sheffield “A double rainbow over the Navelli Plain, Abruzzo taken from our house in Caporciano. Every day presents a different view of the plain as the seasons come and go and the weather changes. The new life of spring turns the valley green and a myriad of mountain flowers add colour […]
Geraldine Millet, by email “Torre del Lago, Tuscany. Taken in October last year. So peaceful. Hope you get it. Just had to share.”
The unique climates of Sicily and Sardinia make for wines that are quite unlike those from mainland Italy. Paul Pettengale samples a selection of Italian Island white wines… My first experience of a white wine from one of the Italian islands was while sat (really) on the dock of a bay with my wife (then girlfriend) […]