High life in Italy on a budget

Yes, it’s possible to enjoy the famed dolche vita on a budget. With a little planning and know-how, you can … More

Passegiata with a ferret

Well, I’ve seen it all now. In the picture-perfect town of Ascoli Piceno in Italy’s eastern Le Marche region, this … More

There’s a whole lot of dolce fa niente going on in Italy. I’m talking sitting around a bar, aperitivo o’clock … More

Lucca is one of Italy’s wealthiest cities. Not too much of Il Crisi for Lucchesi! A mix of Tuscan villa … More

So, you’ve done Florence, Venice, Rome. You’ve even knocked off a few heavy Tuscan hits, Siena, San Gimingnano and Cortona. … More

Turin, capital of Piedmont, in north-west Italy is an unsung hero. Sure, it’s not a Venice or Florence, but that … More

Welcome to a new segment … Wine Wednesday! Every Wednesday I’ll do my take on some wine I’ve been sampling … More

“You are too noisy”, says the proprietor. Say what? This is Italy. The Quiet Italian. There’s no such thing. She … More