Mark Radcliffe on Rome: 'I found it utterly seductive'
The broadcaster, musician and writer reminisces on his best ever holiday – a long overdue first trip to RomeI’d never been to Italy until 1997, when I was in the process of being sacked from the Radio...
View ArticleRunning away: the paths of the gods on the Amalfi coast
Offering beautiful views, steep flights of stairs and the option of post-run pizza refuelling, the paths of the Amalfi coast are a trail runners paradise Who wouldn’t want to walk in the steps of the...
View ArticleInspired by Italy’s Delia: a food tour of Cilento, Campania
Delia Morinelli helped bring the Mediterranean diet to world attention in the 1970s. Now she’s opened her first restaurant in the Cilento, a quiet corner of Italy that’s perfect for a culinary road...
View ArticleNaples: Elena Ferrante’s brilliant city
Fans of the writer’s Neapolitan novels are flocking to discover the south Italian city, whose personality is as important to the books as the protagonistsLike many tourists in Naples, I have only ever...
View Article25 of the best beaches in Europe
As the country recovers from Storm Emma and the Siberian ‘beast’, we’re dreaming of warmer days – picking the best beaches in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece and Croatia, with a place to stay...
View ArticleThe local’s guide to Naples’ art scene: 10 top tips
This exuberant city revered for its food, culture and history is now forging a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting hubs for contemporary artAll eyes are on Naples as British art dealer Thomas...
View ArticleTop of the lago: a saunter around the Italian lakes
Hiking high above Lake Maggiore, through forests and hills alive with Grand Tour romance, is a great way to build an appetite for Piedmont’s epic cuisineClose to the summit of Monte Mottarone, we sit...
View ArticleFrom Venice into the mountains: fizzing around on the prosecco trail
Prosecco is more popular than ever and from the bacaros of La Serenissima into the Veneto its qualities are being celebrated – and visiting its producers makes for a great wine holiday, tooFew cities...
View ArticleOn Calabria's coast a fairytale village awakes from its slumber
The abandoned, historic centre of Belmonte Calabro has been converted into a magical place to stay, creating a model of sustainable tourism in the processMore on Italy’s albergo diffuso movementThe...
View ArticleVenice braces itself for May Day 'invasion'
Metal barriers aimed at separating visitors and locals on key routes into Venice are expected to be put to use on 1 May despite protests by locals against the controversial measureI am standing on...
View ArticleA local’s guide to Rome: 10 top tips
Contemporary Rome’s best bars, restaurants and culture are found in the southern neighbourhoods of Testaccio and Garbatella, a world away from the city-centre gladiators in plastic armour‘How do you...
View ArticleHoliday guide to Basilicata, Italy: what to see plus the best restaurants and...
‘Tourist hordes’ is not a phrase you’re likely to hear in Basilicata but given its rich cuisine, stunning national parks, ancient towns and great beaches, it’s hard to fathom why this seductive region...
View Article10 of the best pizzerias in Naples
As Naples prepares to host the world pizza-making championships, here are 10 places to go for a pizza the action• Plus the village pizzeria voted Italy’s bestWhile the world pizza-making championships...
View ArticleAll roads lead to Romagna
A road trip down the ancient Via Emilia in central Italy offers a chance to taste delicacies like prosciutto, parmesan and balsamic in their place of originEmilia-Romagna is often overlooked by...
View ArticleA local’s guide to Genoa: 10 top tips
Once the richest city in the world, famous for its seafaring prowess, La Superba’s glories can still be seen in its medieval gates, fine palazzi and renowned cuisineBirthplace of blue jeans,...
View ArticleGulf stream: Barcolana international regatta, Trieste – in pictures
The whole city enters into the spirit of this eye-catching regatta, held every October in the Gulf of Trieste and celebrating its 50th birthday this yearA local’s guide to Trieste: 10 top tipsContinue...
View ArticleA local’s guide to Trieste: 10 top tips
The Italian port city has blossomed from being a frontier post at the edge of the Balkans into vibrant cultural hub – with excellent seafood Trieste’s Barcolana regatta – in picturesDiscovering Trieste...
View ArticleDays of la dolce vita: Claude Nori’s images of Italians on holiday
The French-Italian photographer captures people soaking in the sensuality of Mediterranean beachesSun, sea, sand and summer love: French photographer Claude Nori’s evocative images perfectly capture la...
View ArticleHigh heaven: hiking Italy’s Cottian Alps
A new walking trip in north-west Italy showcases the jagged peaks and wooded gorges of the little-known Valle Maira, as well as warm hospitality and fabulous regional cuisineThe first day of my hiking...
View ArticleUnder the volcano: a tour of Etna and north-east Sicily
The famous mountain dominates the region but its small towns, food and festivals are just as captivating for a family tripThe little girl, dressed in a yellow satin robe, stepped on to a crane and...
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