15 Oct The Scrovegni Chapel in Padua: Giotto’s Extraordinary Masterpiece
From the outside, the Scrovegni Chapel gives little indication of what lies within. It is a simple brick building set...
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29 Sep The Dolomites: So Much More Than Mountains
The Dolomites: So Much More Than Mountains When you mention the Dolomites, most people immediately think of mountains. And understandably so. The...
21 May Why Guests Love Our Great Gardens of Italy Tour
Every spring, our Great Gardens of Italy tour takes guests through some of the country’s most beautiful historic gardens, from...
30 Apr A day in the Salento on our Puglia Tour
What a day on a Puglia Tour Looks Like One of the things that makes travelling in Puglia so rewarding is...
18 Mar Why Emilia-Romagna Is Italy’s Food Capital
Italy’s food heart When people talk about Italian food, they are often, without realising it, talking about the food of Emilia-Romagna....
11 Feb A Year in Italy: Places We’re Looking Forward to Visiting in 2026
For most of 2026, we’re going to be living in Italy. We’re currently based in Udine, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia...
11 Dec Comacchio and the Po Delta: Discovering Emilia-Romagna’s Quiet Lagoon Town
Comacchio and the Po Delta: Discovering Emilia-Romagna’s Quiet Lagoon Town Italy is celebrated for its famous cities, yet some of its...
02 Dec Why Friuli Venezia Giulia Is Italy’s Best Kept Secret
Why Friuli Venezia Giulia Is Italy’s Best Kept Secret A Region of Remarkable Landscapes Tucked away in the far north east of...
12 Sep Lake Como or Lake Maggiore? Choosing Your Perfect Italian Lake Escape
Lake Como vs Lake Maggiore: Which Italian Lake Should You Visit? Italy’s northern lakes have captivated travellers for centuries, each offering...
24 Aug From Tree to Table: The Ancient Olive Groves of Puglia
In Puglia, olive oil isn’t just something you cook with — it’s part of the landscape. Drive almost anywhere in...