Making Tracks, Part 2: to Rome

Twenty years ago Rachael Martin arrived in Italy, exploring the country by rail and dreaming of rooms with a view. Twenty years, one Italian husband and two kids later, she still has the memories of those first voyages of discovery… Photos by Rachael Martin   “What can I get you?” the woman on the other […]

Italia! issue 163 is on sale now

If you’re looking for Italian travel ideas, property advice, food news or cultural insight, you’ll love the new issue of Italia!, which is packed with inspiration for anyone who loves all things Italian. Firstly, we travel to Cilento, to find out why the residents of this gorgeous place live so long. There are also reports […]

Ten places in Italy we want to move to right now

Dreaming of a move to Italy? Whether you’re seeking a second home to get away from it all, or looking for a permanent relocation, these ten places tick all the boxes for great property prospects and a fantastic quality of life 1. Treviso, Veneto Elegant Treviso is a delightful, prosperous city, filled with historic interest […]

The Lost Ligurians

The scenic village of Alassio on the Ligurian Riviera was once a magnet for Britons. They left when war broke out, and never came back. Mary Novakovich wonders why… (Photos by Adam Batterbee) Wintering on the Riviera… The phrase immediately conjures up images of well-to-do 19th-century British families promenading along seafronts on the northern Mediterranean […]

Enjoy a homestay language vacation in Bergamo and Lake Como

What could be more enjoyable than a week combining an Italian Language Course in the morning and visits to Bergamo in the afternoon? The Homestay Language Course gives you an ideal opportunity to experience life as a ‘local’ as well as the chance to practice conversational Italian in a friendly environment. Not only will you […]