Live like a film star on the shores of Lake Como

Discover Lake Como and you’ll see why Michelle Jackson, The Novel Traveller, felt like a celebrity when exploring one of the most popular destinations in Italy with Travel Department. Before we start… Now that Covid vaccinations are progressing well the world is slowly starting to open again for some well-deserved travel experiences. Italia! have partnered […]

Sicily? A holiday you can’t refuse

Are you tempted to visit Sicily? Michelle Jackson, The Novel Traveller and friend of Travel Department, shares her highlights of this wonderful part of Italy. Before we start… Now that Covid vaccinations are progressing well the world is slowly starting to open again for some well-deserved travel experiences. Italia! have partnered with Travel Department to help […]

Homes under restoration

Bringing an old ruin back from the dead and creating the bespoke house of your dreams has long been a popular adventure for overseas buyers in Italy. Fleur Kinson says it’s still a great option. In the last forty years, many thousands of non-Italians have bought and rebuilt or restored a dilapidated property in Italy. […]

Gnocchi

gnocchi recipe

Join resident chef Mario Matassa as he shows us how to make perfect gnocchi with this step by step recipe! In the kitchen, nothing heralds the beginning of autumn for me like the first bowl of steaming gnocchi. I love pasta, of course, but that’s a dish I eat all year round. A bowl of […]

All back issues and specials £5 or less!

  Looking for those extra bits to make Christmas that little bit more special? Then take advantage of these amazing discounts! We’ve discounted all back issues and specials across the entire Anthem portfolio to £5 or less, meaning you can pick up an absolute bargain and round off your gift-shopping with a flourish! We have […]

Discover San Gimignano, Tuscany

Discover the historical centre of San Gimignano and how its downfall became its architectural saviour. Midway between Siena and Florence stand the towers of San Gimignano, no modern city skyline but a sight largely unchanged since the medieval era. Taking advantage of their hilltop elevation, the wealthiest San Gimignano families fortified their palaces with a […]

Visit Tuscany: the heart of authentic Italy!

Michelle Jackson, The Novel Traveller, visited Italy’s most iconic region and discovered the highlights of Tuscany. Before we start… Now that Covid vaccinations are progressing well the world is slowly starting to open again for some well-deserved travel experiences. Italia! have partnered with Travel Department to help you fall in love with Italy again in 2022. […]

Black Friday, your way

Now that we’ve got your attention, we’ll let you in on a little secret – we are doing things a little differently this year! This Black Friday, let us know what you want so we can tailor the experience to suit your preferences. We’ve got four exciting offers for you to choose from, including: Black […]

The new issue of Italia! is out now

Welcome to the new issue of Italia! magazine – the final one for 2021 and the first of 2022… It’s in our DNA to feel a sense of anticipation at this time of year – after all, Christmas is approaching and the promise of a new year is on the horizon. Whatever the holidays bring […]