Following an amazing 48 Hours in Conversano, Jane Gifford has put together the best things to see and do, where to stay and where to eat, to make your stay perfect! GETTING THERE ➤ BY PLANE Bari airport is only about 40km from Conversano. ➤ BY TRAIN From the airport, take the shuttle train to […]
Immerse yourself in traditional Italian life in the beautiful medieval town of Petritoli. Casa Tre Archi is a 210 m, 3-bedroom town house attached to the ancient turrets and entrance arches of the charming medieval town of Petritoli. There are three levels of outside space, including a stunning 50m2 roof terrace with sea views, 3 modern bathrooms, beamed […]
Following three extremely successful shows the Quintessentially Weddings Atelier returns to Somerset House, home of London Fashion Week, on 10th and 11th April. Considered the world’s most luxurious wedding planning event, the Atelier offers an exciting, immersive experience, which showcases some of the world’s most talented designers and artisans. The event is curated by […]
Sally FitzGerald goes on a week-long photography tour of Venice with Learning Holidays in Italy… When was the last time you did something for the first time? It is often said that you should try something new to challenge or push yourself every day, and as I was clinging to the walls of a speed […]
Stuart Haines shares the story of two brothers who returned to their native Abruzzo in order to reclaim their ancestral life, farming garlic & olives… The cost of milling a hundred kilos of olives goes up every year; every year a euro or two more!” Luca is explaining the realities of trying to make a […]
Marina Spironetti has travelled to the Alpine town of Castelrotto to attend a traditional wedding with a difference… It’s a winter Sunday morning and I have a wedding to attend. It’s not going to be the usual ceremony, though. First of all, it’s a traditional one. The wedding couple, as well as all their families […]
The Isola Bella is a triumphant combination of man-made and natural beauty, thanks to the wealthy Borromeo family… Acquired by Carlo III Borromeo in 1630, this stunning island was originally called isola inferiore. Finding that name somewhat unfitting to its serene beauty – and no doubt wanting to make an indelible mark on the region […]
For a Sardinian escape that defies convention, the town of Bosa has iron-rich sands, costume-clad locals and more besides to offer… Bosa is a remote town that maintains a streak of the urban, located around 45km from Alghero on the western coastline of Sardinia. With a steady population of just 8,000 and a distinct lack […]
Bellagio on Lake Como has been popular since Roman times, due to its unique location between the three lake branches… With the Alps dominating its northern landscape, Bellagio has long been a town of inescapable beauty and natural drama. It is located at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como, giving it a […]
The Milan tramway today is a far cry from the Roman horse-powered original model, but still the best way to explore the city… Driving in Milan is not for the faint-hearted – and there’s no reason to even attempt it when hands-down the most romantic way to explore Italy’s second city is by tram. Your […]