As much as I like autumn I always find that November seems to be a kind of ‘limbo’ month. We’re trying to cling onto the last rays of sunshine, desperately ignoring the pattering of ever-increasing rain and, if you’re in the UK, trying to avert your eyes from the stacks of mince pies that have been sitting on supermarket shelves since September. However it’s definitely a great time to plan ahead for the Christmas and New Year festivities. We can daydream about what the nuovo anno will bring – new friends, fantastic holiday, more money?Magari. Well no-ones ever sure about the last one I guess but we can certainly get you started with our ‘winter holidays’ supplement published alongside the magazine this month. We’ve focused on the different types of holidays you can have which isn’t all skiing some of you will be pleased to know. There’s a competition to win a private tour of Florence and be sure not to miss the very amusing – albeit slightly alarming – snapshot of a Venetian holiday by award-winning author Jack Gantos. "
Melissa Ormiston - Italy Magazine Editor
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Read on for the contents of the November Issue.
sense of place
It’s grim down south. An imposing group of Sicilians stare out at the camera
the noble Montagnola
A leisurely tour of a lesser-known area to the west of Siena - a wild and winding land
what lies between Rome and Tuscany
Don’t be in too much of a hurry to rush between these two attractions. Tarry a while in Tuscania
letters
what's on
insight and news
say ciao – to il cinema italiano!/h4>
The lowdown on a unique film festival taking place this November and December
dual language - Orvieto War Cemetery
In this month’s dual language article, with Remembrance Sunday approaching, our thoughts 40 turn to those who have fallen in combat
Fabriano: the town, the man , the paper
The origins of a famous brand of art paper and the artist who benefited from its fame
Alessandro Panchini: choirmaster of Cortona
Passionate about music from the age of six, Alessandro loves to pass his expertise on
to others
the gardens of Villa Lante
We visit a garden in the province of Viterbo which served as a model for many other
Italian gardens
Marche makeover
With the help of very accommodating Italian experts, two families rise to the challenge of restoring a ruin
jean geniuses
Denim has never gone out of fashion. A look at this winter’s trends
law Q&A's
Our panel of experts specialising in Italian real estate law, taxation, building and planning laws are here to offer guidance
business
Our regular feature looks at the documents you need for working in Italy, lucrative
teaching contracts and B2B marketing in Milan
and finally
a tale of two vineyards
In the heart of Abruzzo lie two distinctive vineyards owned by a Formula 1 driver and an award-winning family
coffee culture
The veil of mystery is removed from this quintessentially Italian drink
season's bounty
Rino Florio is a gourmet and enthusiastic chef. He shares with us some of his secrets for the preparation of autumn fare
foodie fun in... Sicily
Ten tasty ideas on how to enjoy one of Italy’s most exciting regions
women, chocolate and olives
Difficulties dieting? Try a totally different approach to food at a unique retreat in Puglia
what's available in... La Valle Reatina
A look at the property market in this attractive area around Rieti, not far from Rome..
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