Matera is the first Southern Italian city to be recognized as a European Capital of Culture (2019). The town, abandoned for more than 40 years after the II World War and cut off from the modern economy, was one of the poorest cities in Europe. People lived in caves ‘sassi’ (literally ‘stones’) carved out of […]
‘…If I would have planned more days to spend in Rome ...’ I heard this comment so many times that I decided to write some suggestions about what you can do having a week or more in the eternal city. Rome has over 3000 years of globally influential art, architecture, and culture and it is […]
Italy is among the best summer holiday destinations in Europe and in high season it could become difficult to find a boutique hotel in Sicily, a nice Masseria in Puglia, a chic retreat in Tuscany or a nice family hotel in Liguria! Here comes the idea to select some places for you! Hotel Villa Angela in […]
Wish to go on holiday with family and friends and need to have a place ‘just for you’? Here is my selection of ‘apartments in villas‘ which allow having privacy and space at the same time. Of course, there is always a shared pool where you can relax together. Enjoy! Castello di Monticelli (Umbria) – […]
Piedmont in the northwest of Italy is the place to escape the crowds and enjoy an authentic Italian experience. The region has long been the powerhouse of Italy. It was the driving force behind the unification of the country in the 19th century, it is home to Fiat, the car giant, and is a gastronomic […]
Missed the opportunity to ski during your winter break? or you want to return because it’s never enough? High up on the border with Austria, in north-eastern Italy’s South Tyrol, the stark and jagged Dolomites are mysterious mountains seemingly hewn into towers and pinnacles of rock. This year you can enjoy a beautiful Easter break skiing […]
Although they say ‘it’s not the destination that’s important but the person you share your journey with‘, may I suggest that the place where you stay plays a huge role, especially if you are traveling to Puglia? Break away from usual hotels and look for a “Masseria”, which is a restored farmhouse from 16th-18th centuries […]
If you are looking to absorb the scenic splendor of the ‘Cinque Terre’, then you might as well forget about renting a car. Burning rubber on the tiny streets up and down the mountains is fine but it turns out there’s a better way to explore the majestic cliffs! Honestly driving a car is more […]