Rachael Martin visits Alto Adige and picks out ten highlights to embrace in the months between the ski seasons. Alto Adige is the northern part of Trentino-Alto Adige and is famous for its Dolomite mountains. The 18th-century French mineralogist Déodat de Dolomieu first described and gave his name to both pale-coloured rock and mineral, and […]
Are you looking for the perfect location to start a love affair with Italy? The Novel Traveller, Michelle Jackson, enjoys some enjoys some gems with Travel Department on a guided tour of Lake Garda, Verona and Venice. Before we start… Now that Covid vaccinations are progressing well the world is slowly starting to open again […]
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 […]
If you were due to travel to Italy over the next few weeks, we know how disappointed you must be. With travel restrictions coming into play all over the world, it’s definitely time to enjoy some time at home and dream of […]
Fleur Kinson explores the best places to buy property in this popular northern region, which encompasses such jewels and Venice, Verona and Padua – not to mention swathes of lovely countryside Photos by Getty Images Veneto, tucked away in the northeast of Italy, is romantic and prosperous in equal measure. Home to 5 million inhabitants, […]
Romantic little cities, sleepy hills, shimmering rivers and long Adriatic beaches – Veneto has no shortage of enchantment. Seekers of urban apartments and of rural retreats should take a closer look, says Fleur Kinson Photos by Getty Images You’re a well-travelled italophile. You know all about Venice, and Romeo and Juliet’s Verona. But you […]
Villa Ciapel sits in the centre of the picturesque village of Arabba in the middle of the Dolomites. The villa consists of a main apartment of 140 sqm and three smaller apartments, each with a bedroom, bathroom and living room with kitchenette plus cellar or attic. The ground floor has communal areas like a garage, […]
‘Villa Andraz’ can be found in Castello di Andraz, just 5km from the Falzarego Pass, 30 minutes from Cortina d’Ampezzo and San Cassiano in Badia, in a fabulous natural setting typical of the beloved Dolomites. The property is a single house consisting of three separate apartments, which are connected by an internal staircase. The apartments […]
For Chris Allsop, holidays in the mountains of Alto Adige have previously been adventurous sojourns with ski-safaris, Michelin-starred huts, daring hikes and near misses with ice climbing. So how would it be with the kids in tow? Photos by Chris Allsop The path was narrowing. As I sweated on how the pushchair’s wheel was shaving […]
Get out into the great Italian outdoors with Italia! magazine issue 178. From exploring the Dolomites to hiking on Lake Iseo’s Monte Isola, there’s plenty to inspire your next Italian adventure right here. You’ll also find fantastic homes to buy in Abruzzo, juicy Italian-style preserves to make at home and some fantastic Tuscan red wines […]