Here we review a new book from food writer Valentina Harris, updated travel guides and insightful fiction – read on for our selection of recently published Italian books this month… Fiori di Zucca by Valentina Harris, published by Duncan Baird, £20 (hardback) As the author of more than 40 internationally successful titles and from her […]
Umbria is known as the ‘green heart of Italy’, thanks to the fact that more than 30 per cent of the region is made up of woodland… This is a tranquil and historically rich region, landlocked on all sides by Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche and situated right in the middle of Italy, although the […]
Join us on a road trip from Milan to Arezzo to discover the secrets of this Etruscan town and experience its famous antiques market. We were planning our regular Easter break with the kids and we had all agreed that this year we would be going to Tuscany. It was my Italian husband who suggested that […]
Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a cuisine-curious newbie, here are five great reasons to explore Ischia. 1. Taste traditional, wild-caught dishes Arguably Ischia’s most popular delicacy is the Ischitanian rabbit. The rabbits live wild in the woods and mountains and are still caught according to ancient tradition, where farmers lay pits in the wild […]
If you’re planning a stay in Rimini, don’t miss a day trip to San Marino, Italy’s closest neighbour and the world’s oldest surviving republic. If you think the Italians are a proud bunch, you haven’t met the Sammarinese. “We’ve not been to a war since the 15th century,” said Maria Sara Forcellini, my tour guide, […]
Looking for things to do in Taranto? Val Nicastro introduces us to the hidden delights of Puglia’s second city… Despite being Puglia’s second-largest city, Taranto often slips under the radar of travellers, overshadowed by its industrial reputation. Yet it is a city rich in beauty and history. Dubbed the ‘City of the Two Seas’, it […]
Experience the magic of winter in the Valle di Gran San Bernardo. Join Rachael Martin at the vibrant Coumba Freida Carnival in the Aosta Valley, and explore the snow-covered slopes of the Great St Bernard Pass. It was carnival time on a cold February morning in the Great St Bernard Valley in northern Italy’s Aosta […]
Look back on Italia! Editor Amanda Robinson’s 2019 weekend on the river in Florence. In the heart of Renaissance Florence, by its oldest bridge, she was soon immersed in the city’s magnificent heritage. The Ponte Vecchio Once the only Florentine bridge across the River Arno, built at the river’s narrowest point, the Ponte Vecchio is […]
It may not be action-packed, but sailing off the Amalfi Coast provides plenty of relaxation and glamorous locations. When you think of hitting the high seas with billowing sails and a decent, salty wake, Italy may not be the first destination to come to mind. Don’t be deceived; although sailing off Italy’s Amalfi Coast is […]
Set amid one of the most inspiring mountain landscapes on earth, Mark Nicholls suggests ten reasons to visit the Dolomites as an all-year-round destination Sweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in […]