Emylia Hall is the author of The Thousand Lights Hotel, with the island of Elba as its dramatic backdrop. We talked to her about inspiration and Italian food… Tell us a little about yourself I grew up in the wilds of Devon. After university I lived in London for five years, working in an advertising […]
We talk a lot about what a painting is of, and what it means, but not so much about what is made of, and how it was painted. Often when we are talking about paintings, the materials used to actually make the painting rarely get a mention. However, just like the ingredients of a great […]
Rachael Martin descends from Milan into the Po Valley to discover the home town of her mother-in-law. Lodi, one of those quiet Lombardy towns so easily reached from Milan by car or by train, is often quoted in the Milan newspapers as the perfect day trip for the Milanese. It’s south of Milan in the […]
Spring is an ideal time for visiting Sicily. The town of Cefalù on the northern coast is particularly charming before the temperature soars and the hoards descend. Lorenza Bacino and her family enjoyed the April sunshine exploring this delightful town and the nearby Madonie Regional Park. A few hardy northern European visitors braved the calm, […]
In this instalment of the Appassionata blog, Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs describes a fantastic shopping experience at the Tods outlet in Sant’Elpidio A Mare. Sometimes we just need a little retail therapy to lift our spirits in February, especially when there are sale bargains to be found! I asked my lovely friend if she wanted to hit the […]
The beautiful Villa Rufolo looks over the resort of Ravello – offering one Italy’s very finest coastal views (as you can see!) In the Middle Ages, the Villa Rufolo was one of the grandest houses on the Amalfi coast. Kings stayed here; great poets wrote of it. Today it is famed for its gardens, the […]
An Italian court has ruled that some managerial appointments involving foreign directors should never have occurred. Tom Alberto Bull on the new controversy facing Italian museums… Venti di cambiamento Nonostante il fatto che i musei italiani possiedano alcuni reperti tra i più preziosi del mondo, spesso non sono all’altezza delle aspettative a causa della cattiva […]
We’ve got a four-night stay for two at the stunning Grotta Giusti Resort Golf & Spa in Tuscany to give away, thanks to our friends at Citalia. Nestled in the heart of Tuscan countryside is Grotta Giusti, a renovated 19th-century villa. Interiors are traditionally styled, with antique furnishings and paintings dotted throughout. But what makes […]
Take a look at Catania then and now in the latest issue of Italia! magazine. Discover Italy’s rarest animals, learn about the many faces of Monza and hear the story of St Peter’s Basilica in the new issue of Italia! In this issue we have plenty of property, travel and legal advice for expats from the […]
Appassionata share the history and the magic behind their business. When our four children were young I frequently used the phrase sharing and caring. Share your possessions with your siblings and friends. Watch someone else experience joy and happiness from something that is dear to you. It shows you care. I’m not saying it’s easy. Try explaining […]