As the nights begin to draw in, we’re dreaming of Italy – amazing food, beautiful views, and good company make for the perfect autumnal setting… If you’re feeling the same way, then a subscription for Italia! magazine is perfect for you! For a limited time only, you can join us and get the first issue […]
Whether you’ve been away or enjoyed a staycation closer to home this summer, Italy awaits – just turn the page to start your journey with us! Our first stop is Naples where we talk to the keeper of the Treasure of San Gennaro and find out more about the saint and his unique relationship with […]
Find some of the best places to stay, eat and visit while staying around Procida with Kate Wickers guide to the highlights of the area… What to see and do Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo Via Canalone The catacombs beneath this clifftop church are now a museum holding the books and artefacts of the […]
With her film star good looks, Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022 gets her close up, writes Kate Wickers… Gosh, Procida is a beauty. I step off the ferry at Marina Grande, onto this small but perfectly formed island with an area of just 1.6 square miles – making it the third largest of […]
Karen Jensen-Jones discovers the quiet contemplation and self-care on a restorative yoga retreat in the rolling Sabine Hills. Images courtesy of In Sabina. It’s true. Our general surroundings really can make a difference to our wellbeing, and within an hour of landing in Rome, travelling north, I’m dazzled by the glorious sunshine, undulating olive groves […]
Its setting, history and architecture make Venice unique among the cities of the world! Elegance, romance, drama and mystery are abundant in this historic floating city and its lagoon… Think of Italy and you think of Venice: it seems impossible to have one without the other. The globally-adored city, and a UNESCO World Heritage site […]
Find some of the best places to stay and eat while staying around Gavi, Piedmont with Marina Spironetti’s guide to the highlights of the area… Images by Marina Spironetti unless otherwise stated. Where to eat Il Banco Via Monte di Pietà 5, Novi Ligure This no-frills address is a must to try farinata, a traditional […]
We are all familiar with Gavi wine, but how much do we know about the region it comes from? Marina Spironetti reveals ten reasons why you should make ‘Gavishire’ your next destination… Images by Marina Spironetti unless otherwise stated. The name Gavi is a favourite on any wine list. One of Piedmont’s most popular exports, […]
In the far southeast of Rome is a park with a long and watery history, Joe Gartman writes… Images by Patricia Gartman There is a place, not far from the old Via Appia, where you can step outside of Rome without leaving the city. You can almost step outside of time too, into a landscape […]
The 16th-century Villa d’Este at Tivoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site sits just outside Rome. The palace and gardens were created from a desire for status, yet a legacy that spans centuries has been left… How does a newly declared governor of Tivoli ensure that an old monastic building befits his new political status? He […]