Top of the Month experiences.

Inspirational, unforgettable, unmistakably Italian experiences.

Caffè Italia

An itinerary tracing three hundred years of history, surrounded by the irresistible aroma of Italian coffee.

The Italians and their coffee. An undying love affair which began back in 1615, the year in which coffee, imported from the East by the...

Tuff times

Sacred paths, burial grounds, and ancient cities carved out of rock.

Tuff (from the Italian "tufo") is a soft reddish colored rock especially common in Italy and, in particular, in the area of central...

Slow trains

Unforgettable journeys through Tuscany and Sardinia, traveling along the regions' panoramic minor railway lines.

Traveling by train along the country's secondary railway lines is an increasingly popular way of experiencing the Italy which lies beyond the...

Edible Souvenirs

The sweet side of Sicily and Sardinia, delicious treats to take home and eat.

Whether in Sicily or Sardinia, only calorie conscious fools would miss the opportunity of indulging in a feast of sweet sticky Italian stuff,...

Great Italian walks

From Liguria to the Amalfi Coast, four of the country's most spectacular walking itineraries.

Via dell'Amore, Liguria. Carved in to the rocks overlooking the sea of Liguria, the Via dell'Amore is one of Italy's most romantic walks. The...

Underground cities

The hidden wonders of Naples and Rome.

Naples is a city which exists on two levels, one above, and one beneath the surface. The city lies on partly hydrovolcanic, fine grained tuff,...

Street food Italian style

Street food: a delicious way to experience the culture of a land.

From the times of ancient Rome, throughout the middle ages, and all the way up to modern times, Italy's lower classes have spent great part of...

Italian chocolate makers

Chocolate lover's Italy

The relationship between Turin and chocolate is over 500 years old, a lasting love affair celebrated in many of the shops which line the...


Art Escapes

The truth of flesh

"Accursed" painters at the Galleria Borghese.

Green Ideas

Venetian green

The secret gardens of the lagoon city.

Cooking Class

Cooks by chance

Italian home cooking in the heart of Rome.

Winery Trips

Winds of change

The historic wine cellars of Marsala.

Good for Food

Stefano Santo's Onice

Classic Tuscan cuisine with a twist.

Time to Relax

Spa-ing partners

A luxury hotel and urban spa in central Milan.