For the latest in Mario Matassa’s series on the secrets of Italian food, we turn to the subject of cheese, focusing on fontina, ricotta, parmesan, pecorino and mascarpone Photos by Mario Matassa According to my doctor, it’s okay for me to eat a little cheese every day – just as long as I always wash […]
Sara Scarpa explores some of the best things to see and do – plus top places to eat and stay – in the atmospheric southern city of Matera in Basilicata Photos by Iain Reid What to see and do Discover Matera Underground at Ipogeo Materasum Book a guided tour at Ipogeo Materasum, an underground environment […]
Sara Scarpa flies south to visit a unique town in Basilicata that lives in the imagination of all Italians… Photos by Iain Reid unless otherwise stated Lots has been written about this mystical and historic town in the otherwise little-known and rarely visited region of Basilicata. Part grotto, part subterranean wonderland (it is known […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month we look at gluten-free diets in Italy, bespoke holiday services and work visas… Gluten-free Italy This year my daughter turns 18 and we are travelling around Italy before she goes to university. A coeliac since childhood, she has to avoid gluten. […]
It’s summertime and we’re dreaming of sunny days in Italy – our readers have captured some spectacular photos from across the peninsula… This month’s winner: “A photo of Cremona Cathedral at night, the day before sitting in the square drinking red wine and people watching. This is a lovely small town full of dog walkers. […]
Ravello is a joy for all ages, and Laura Thayer always finds something new to discover in this spectacular Amalfi Coast tourist destination Photos by Laura Thayer On a coastline famous for its rugged beaches and pretty harbours, there’s one remarkable town on the Amalfi Coast that sprawls across a promontory jutting out of […]
Planning a trip off the beaten track in Italy? Set your compass for one of these secret islands – perfect destinations to discover tranquility and beauty away from the bustle of the Italian mainland… Ponza Isola di Ponza is the largest of the six Italian Pontine Islands, sitting off the Lazio coast in the Tyrrhenian […]
Our wine experts have recommended some interesting Italian white wines to enjoy this spring. Here are six of the best we know you will enjoy drinking right the way into summer… Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, and white wines hail from all corners of the country, making […]
We asked our wine buyers to recommend good-value Italian red wines to enjoy this spring and beyond. Here are six we think will become favourites for 2018… Even if you have your ‘go-to’ wines, one of the joys of wine appreciation is finding a new bottle that surprises you and goes on to become a favourite. […]
This month, our winning reader photos are just as spectacular as ever… here are our favourites! This month’s winner: “Assisi in October 2017, when visiting my brother and family, looking upon the church of a beautiful old town.” by Stef Duranti And more of this month’s best reader snaps… “Last Christmas in Lerici. We have […]