How often do we base our entire image of a destination on what we know of just one small part of it? You certainly wouldn’t be the first to dismiss the idea of a holiday in Lombardy – it’s so easy to associate it almost exclusively with its capital city of Milan. But travel beyond Milan…

There’s no shortage of world-class museums and galleries in Italy but a visit to a lesser-known, smaller attraction delivers a crowd-free and often equally enriching alternative. These hidden pint-sized gems don’t have the size and grandeur of the country’s big hitters but they’re a great way to step straight into the local culture and history […]

One thing you can be sure of if you’re planning a holiday in Italy is you won’t get bored! In a country crammed with vast collections of some of the world’s most magnificent artistic and cultural attractions, there’s frankly enough to see and do to last a lifetime…

You don’t need to have been to Italy or studied history of art to recognise that the country has one of the finest artistic legacies in the Western World. Over the centuries, Italy has influenced major movements and produced generations of creative geniuses from as far back…

I’m sure I’m not the only one to have started the year exploring new ways to improve my general wellbeing. As ever, a different exercise programme, tweaks to my diet and learning a new skill have all made it on to the list. But with each year…

Next time you go to Italy, think twice about staying in the famous culture-driven cities and instead make tracks for some of the smaller towns and villages. Crowd free and infinitely charming, these towns also present the perfect opportunity…

Landing on Italian soil is always a joy but nowhere makes my heart sing quite as much as Tuscany. Some put it down to the light, others the magnificence of the art and architecture in what are surely some of Europe’s best-loved cities. For me, however…

As the days shorten and the temperature dips, it’s hard not to feel a little despondent at the prospect of the end of summer. But autumn can still be a wonderful time of year and is probably the best time to visit Italy. I love it for all sorts of reasons. Italy’s seaside towns out…

If travel has always been a lifelong passion for you as it has for me, there’s a good chance you’ll feel a tinge of regret when you hear stories of cities such as Venice introducing a tourist tax, and residents of other destinations in Europe clamouring…

Even if you’re not an ardent Italophile, you may well be familiar with the concept of a Palio, even if it’s just a case of knowing that it involves horses and some sort of competitive element! Siena’s Palio stands out as one of Italy’s best known…