Well known for their crystal-clear waters and pleasantly mild climate, the Tremiti islands offer a beautiful escape away from the crowded beaches and touristy resorts of the Adriatic coast. Located off the Gargano peninsula (the ‘spur‘ of Italy‘s ‘boot‘), they … Continue reading
Gently crush a handful of mint leaves and add a spoonful of lime juice in a cool tall glass. Pour sweet syrup or a dose of sugar and fill the glass with ice. Add soda and grappa (instead of … Continue reading
May is a wonderful month to discover or revisit the islands of the Neapolitan archipelago. In Spring the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida are not yet flocked with tourists, while temperatures are already nicely warm, without getting too … Continue reading
A bit of history… Etymologically the word ‘census’ derives from the Latin word censere (“to estimate”). In ancient Rome the census, or recording on civic lists, was obligatory and any person who was voluntarily absent from the census was considered … Continue reading
Five beautiful sights in Italy each seen through the lenses of five different photographers. 1. Camogli, Ligurian Riviera 2. Positano, Amalfi Coast 3. Vernazza, Cinque … Continue reading
The Porto Cervo Wine Festival will take place from May 4 to 6, 2012 bringing together 60 of the best wineries of Sardinia and 8 other regions of Italy, from the most famous ones to the niche labels. The … Continue reading
The first international festival dedicated to « water as a planet resource » will take place in Umbria from May 17 to 20, 2012. The aim of the festival is to highlight the importance of the element water as one of … Continue reading
This article is a summary of our several recent trips to Umbria. We have stayed in different places and from those have selected our top 5 favorite country B&Bs for you. Actually, the term ‘B&B’ is an understatement to … Continue reading
One of the reasons why I love Easter time is because this is when, traditionally, we have carciofi fritti. A very typical Easter lunch, especially in central Italy, is lamb with fried artichokes, but fried artichokes are also served … Continue reading
Far from the crowds and the usual archaeological sights and main cities, Sicily still reserves any number of hidden treasures. Smaller towns offering exceptional panoramic views and some of the most beautiful baroque architecture in the world, islands with an … Continue reading