Read on to discover five of the best Italian rail journeys, with our round-up of train rides to remember. What’s your favourite…? Photos by iStock unless otherwise stated 1. The legendary Orient Express has graced the tracks of Europe for nearly 140 years and remains the most luxurious experience available to rail rovers seeking the […]
Fleur Kinson explores the towns and landscapes of Tuscany, and discovers a surprising and captivating diversity for prospective home-buyers… Photos by Getty Images Tuscany remains the most popular of Italian regions and is loved by tourists and would-be property buyers for many reasons, not least because of its beautiful countryside and cities laden with Renaissance […]
Adored for its stunning landscapes and historic cities stuffed with fine art, Tuscany is a dream-region for many would-be buyers in Italy, says Fleur Kinson… Photos by Getty Images If you asked a non-Italian to list as many of Italy’s 20 official regions as they could, however short their list was, it would almost […]
In his latest instalment in the series uncovering the secrets of Italian food, Mario Matassa looks at the delights of Italian biscuits and cakes to recreate in your kitchen Photos by Mario Matassa There can be nothing more evocative and comforting than the wafting aromas of freshly baked biscuits and cakes. Bound up in childhood […]
Tuscany’s Alta Maremma – once a malaria-infested swamp – has become a mecca for hedonists the world over. Anna Blomefield finds out why… Photos by Anna Blomefield unless otherwise stated I’m leafing back through my wine-tasting notes. “Perfumed, black fruits, baked, liquorice. Great length… amazing!” The page is stained with purple drips. I remember this […]
Fleur Kinson explores the property potential of different parts of Tuscany – still one of the most popular areas of Italy among foreign buyers (with good reason!) Photos by Getty and iStock Tuscany remains the most popular of Italian regions and is loved by tourists and would-be property buyers for many reasons, not least […]
Long adored for its lyrical countryside and its jewel-like cities full of art, Tuscany is the first choice of many homebuyers in Italy. Prices and market conditions are currently very favourable, says Fleur Kinson There was a time, within the last couple of decades, when one in three visitors to Italy was a visitor to […]
Nice apartment in the centre of Piazze (Cetona, Siena), which has all amenities. Within a 2007 housing complex lies this charming first-floor apartment, accessed by an external staircase that enters a loggia, from which you enter the house. Large living room, large cooking/dining area, bedroom, bathroom. There are two other terraces, one with access to the […]
The latest edition of the Italia! Tuscany Guide from the publishers of Italia! magazine is crammed with 132 pages of expert travel inspiration, advice and itineraries to help make the most of your next trip to this much-loved region of Italy. For the independent and curious traveller, Tuscany offers a wealth of destinations from magnificent […]
If you love opera, where better to hear it than in Tuscany? All summer long, you can enjoy beautiful music in lovely Tuscan locales. From great accommodation to top spots for food and drink, Adrian Mourby’s guide is your perfect travel companion Photos by Kate Tadman-Mourby Where to stay Nido D’Amore Butterfly Hotel The Love Nest […]