Caroline Gray, Gosforth “Looking over to Cortona, beautiful Tuscany in summertime.”
Cortona
Category: Photos
Venice Through A Lens
Sally FitzGerald goes on a week-long photography tour of Venice with Learning Holidays in Italy… When was the last time you did something for the first time? It is often said that you should try something new to challenge or push yourself every day, and as I was clinging to the walls of a speed […]
The Isola Bella
The Isola Bella is a triumphant combination of man-made and natural beauty, thanks to the wealthy Borromeo family… Acquired by Carlo III Borromeo in 1630, this stunning island was originally called isola inferiore. Finding that name somewhat unfitting to its serene beauty – and no doubt wanting to make an indelible mark on the region […]
Bosa, Sardinia
For a Sardinian escape that defies convention, the town of Bosa has iron-rich sands, costume-clad locals and more besides to offer… Bosa is a remote town that maintains a streak of the urban, located around 45km from Alghero on the western coastline of Sardinia. With a steady population of just 8,000 and a distinct lack […]
Milan Tramway
The Milan tramway today is a far cry from the Roman horse-powered original model, but still the best way to explore the city… Driving in Milan is not for the faint-hearted – and there’s no reason to even attempt it when hands-down the most romantic way to explore Italy’s second city is by tram. Your […]
Lac Cornu
Lac Cornu, located in the Parco Naturale del Mont Avic, is a serene spot for walking (and fishing) in northwestern Italy… Right on the border between France and Italy, at the centre of the Graian Alps, is a nature park with spectacular vistas. The whole area encompasses lakes, peat bogs and a rolling pine forest […]
The Dolomites
The Dolomites, situated in northeastern Italy, offer a wide range of exciting activities and breathtaking views… Spreading across the understated region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia you’ll find some of the most inspiring mountainous landscapes in the world, comprising a total of 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000m and cover almost 150,000 hectares. The varying formations […]
Sicily’s Salt Beaches
The idyllic island of Sicily is renowned the world over for sand, sun and food – but you may not have heard of its salt… On first glance you may think wheelbarrows seem rather out of place on a Sicilian beach – however this is salt, not sand, and it really is collected in the […]
Barcolana Regatta
The Barcolana regatta is one of the most crowded sailing events in the world and provides some thrilling scenery for spectators… Somewhat resembling a migrating flock of birds, both visually and in its regularity, an incredible number of sailing vessels annually grace the Gulf of Trieste in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. First established in 1969 as a […]
South Tyrol Castle
This picture perfect scene in the region of South Tyrol has been at the heart of territorial disputes between Italy and Austria – and who wouldn’t want to claim ownership over such beautiful land? This spectacular vista in the northeastern tip of Italy has been appreciated by residents of Tyrol Castle and the surrounding hillside […]