Places

Travel
by Silvia Donati |
It takes patience getting to San Vito Lo Capo: the village at the far end of the promontory on Sicily’s north-western coast is reached by taking the only road…
Culture
by Anonymous (not verified) |
[Image: Stromboli erupting.] Words by Andrew and Suzanne Edwards In 1950, the film Stromboli was released.  Directed by Roberto Rossellini and starring…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
“The most beautiful work of architecture ever seen”. This is how Le Corbusier, one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century, has described the…
Travel
by John Heseltine |
Trentino was twinned with its northern neighbour Alto Adige in 1948 to create a single region, a land of refreshingly unspoilt parks full of wildlife, castles…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Italy is full of surprises, with many places of interest still overlooked by the main tourist itineraries, yet offering much historic and artistic charm. One…
Travel
by Silvia Donati |
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Between the last week of November and the first of December, many ski resorts begin to open, officially launching the year’s ski season. With mild temperatures…
Culture
by Christine Webb |
The first time I saw the strange landscape of Le Balze was from a train speeding between Arezzo and Florence. The InterCity Express leaves the roads behind,…