Off the beaten track

Culture
by Myra Robinson |
There’s a programme about art and architecture on Rai 5 Italian TV called Passepartout, presented by the indomitable Phillipe Daverio. One evening the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
33 residents, a handful of houses, a historic inn, unspoilt nature: this is Palmaria, a two-square-kilometer island in the Gulf of La Spezia, located right in…
Lifestyle
by Anonymous (not verified) |
By Sarah Dowling Nestled between the rugged Ligurian mountains and the sea, Genoa is an important historical and economic gem for Italy. The city has been…
Culture
by Myra Robinson |
Those of us who love Italy for its architecture already know about the great Andrea della Gondola, otherwise known as Palladio, and his many beautiful villas…
Travel
by Carla Passino |
The road twists and turns up a steep hillside behind the tiny village of Domus de Maria. At every bend, a glimmering sea, wrapped in the soft pink haze of…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
Culture. Festivals. Atmosphere. Sardinia has it all, and John Bensalhia lists some good reasons why... Sardinia has everything you could want when it comes to…
Culture
by Carla Passino |
Pure white beaches of soft, velvety sand, waters of a thousand shades of blue, soaring golden cliffs and, framing it all, the deep greens of laurel, myrtle and…
Culture
by John Bensalhia |
Whether you want to explore the local architecture, take to the water or simply unwind, Puglia has much to do for both the locals and visitors. John Bensalhia…
Culture
by Orna |
We’re watching the summer sun begin its climb into the hot blue sky. The car is ready to roll, packed with deckchairs, towels, hats, sun cream, books and a…
Culture
by Myra Robinson |
Mariano Fortuny was a true uomo universale: a painter, photographer, fashion designer, and inventor of stage lighting and the dimmer switch. If you visit his…