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The year was 1370, and even the shimmering canals of Venice brought no joy to Francesco Petrarch. Over the last two decades, the world-renowned scholar and poet had travelled the length and breadth of Italy. But with every passing year, he found himself retreating more from social life, seeking to escape the "ignorance" of his age. "I escape the ci...

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Meeting Tommaso Romano is like stepping into a kind of fairy tale, and I can’t help but feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland when I visit him at his home and studio in Palermo. But it’s more than just a home or studio – it’s better described as his ‘album of life’. This is because it’s not merely a place where the professor lives his life as an ordi...

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In Italian, “Aspromonte” translates to “bitter” mountain, though “aspro” can also mean sour, tough, difficult, impregnable, acrid–all adjectives that aptly describe this rocky massif that approaches 2,000 meters, a succession of steep landscapes, gorges, and nearly impassable nooks and crannies. We are at the southernmost tip of Calabria, the south...

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If you are trying to decide where to go on holiday in January in Italy for the perfect stay, perhaps snow will be the first idea to come to your mind. Italy, in fact, is rich in wonderful mountains but has so much more to offer, in every season of the year, that even in winter you can gift yourself an holiday you won't forget. Have fun skiing among...

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Scolacium is one of many destinations in Calabria that many, including Calabrians, don’t know about. And, honestly, they are missing out! It’s without a doubt an important historical site in Calabria. Not to mention it offers visitors a unique experience, an experience that blends and weaves together elements from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Medieval...

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In the vast tapestry of global travel, few experiences can rival the warmth of unfettered kindness. That sensation, akin to bathing in sunlight, that engulfs you as you step foot onto a new terrain – the feeling of genuine welcome. It's like a universal love language, bolstering the journey, particularly when one decides to brave the world solo. Wh...

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The ski resorts of Bulgaria have long been seen as the best option for British skiers hoping to hit the slopes on a budget. Borovets and Bansko might not have the glitz of Verbier, the after-ski buzz of St Anton, or the picturesque villages of the Trois Vallées, but as the solid, wallet-friendly option, Bulgaria has been unbeatable for more than a...

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For the past few years, a new type of green hospitality has been spreading in Italy for those who love to enjoy nature without giving up the luxury and comforts typical of a hotel: the GLAMPING, a neologism consisting of the union of the words GLAmour and CaMPING, i.e., a luxury camping. Glamping are the ideal experience to make an unforgettable va...

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Visitors could spend a lifetime seeing all the sights there is to see in Rome. But there’s even more to Rome than meets the eye. To truly dive in to Rome’s past is to head underground. Rome is a city built upon a city. The remnants of ancient Rome form the skeleton of today’s Eternal City. Underground Rome is a tapestry woven with layers of time, a...

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Has it been a little too long since you last saw the world through childlike eyes, slowed down and observed the ordinary with a fresh perspective, and allowed yourself to act a little silly under a big open sky? Chris Bangle certainly thinks so.  American-born Bangle left an illustrious and somewhat controversial career as Chief of Design for Germa...

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