Vivi un'esperienza enogastronomica di alta qualità nella Tuscia
Il valore di un viaggio si apprezza anche attraverso la degustazione di prodotti tipici locali abbinati alla cucina tradizionale. Per gli amanti della buona tavola, l'Italia è sicuramente una delle mete migliori. Forse non tutti sanno che ogni regione della penisola vanta una propria identità enogastronomica che varia molto da nord a sud. Visitando...
How a lucky accident became a marketing phenomenon
As we head into the darker, colder days of winter it’s time for full-bodied red wines with densely concentrated flavors. Definitely the season for Amarone. Those who love it may be surprised to learn it was an accident. Like any wine worth its grapes it has an interesting story to tell. Unlike many of Italy’s pre-eminent wines, Amarone hasn’t been...
A luxury boat that's perfect for high-flyers! 'Mega' 490ft-long superyacht-cum-blimp that is designed to FLY as well as sail is unveiled in futuristic concept
An Italian design firm has unveiled its latest luxury yacht – and it's designed to fly as well as sail the world's oceans. Called Air Yacht, the extravagant vehicle has been revealed in concept images from Rome-based firm Lazzarini Design Studio. The dry carbon fibre structure can reach 60 knots thanks to four solar-powered electric propellers and...
The Port of Alghero: history, advices and curiosities about the main harbor of North-Western Sardinia
The port of Alghero is the main landing place on the west coast of Sardinia and has a mooring capacity of approximately 2500 berths. It is incredible how the port and the city, Alghero, come together, creating a spectacular view, giving the possibility to moor at the foot of the ancient city walls. The history of Alghero, and its harbour, dates ba...
The Passion for Ducati Has Never Been Greater
The passion for Ducati has never been greater. With 59,447 motorcycles sold worldwide, 2021 is the best year ever. Ducati concluded 2021 with a record figure of 59,447 motorcycles delivered to customers all over the world and achieving an increase in sales of + 24% over 2020 (48,042) and + 12% over 2019 (53,183). Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO: “2...
Negroni Is the World’s Best-Selling Cocktail
We love Negronis. But the espresso martini might be here to stay. Those are some of the findings from The World’s Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2022, an annual list put together by Drinks International, a global drinks journal that also runs the International Spirits Challenge. The long-running publication recently asked 100 bars around the world...
Rocco Commisso bought a football club. Then the trouble started
“I’m a distinct animal,” says Rocco Commisso. “I hope they respect a distinct animal. And in the event that they don’t respect that, screw them.” The American billionaire and proprietor of ACF Fiorentina, a well-known however underachieving Italian soccer membership, is reflecting on his relationship with the staff’s supporters, gamers, different m...
11 Best Food Cities in Italy
When it comes to food and travel, Italy is far from a hidden gem. Not only is Italian food popular around the world, but traveling to Italy is a bucket list item that takes many, if not most, travelers to Italy’s three famous cities – Rome, Florence and Venice. Regardless of their motivations, these travelers eat plenty of pasta and pizza during t...
10 Best Local Dishes to Try in Sicily
Have you ever wondered how it would be to travel to Palermo, Messina? Or anywhere else in Sicily? Then you should prepare yourself with a list of dishes you need to try out! Sicilian food is just like in other regions of Italy, different and delicious. So if you are a pasta lover, this island filled with authentic and traditional dishes is for you....
Hidden Gems of Italy: Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome
The Basilica of Santa Sabina on the Aventine hill is widely regarded as the most beautiful early Christian church in Rome. It is the oldest church to have preserved its original colonnaded rectangular plan and architectural style, providing a glimpse into what churches from that time, including the original St. Peter’s Basilica, may have looked lik...
The best museums in Rome: how to separate the saints from the sinners
In a year of visits, you might only make a significant dent (at best) in everything there is to see here. Still, it’s possible to get a real feel for the culture of the Eternal City – and the world – through a cross-section of the best ones, with a museum for every age and mood. From walks among ruins in the Roman sunshine to explorations in opulen...
Guardia Sanframondi: looted art, expats and self-flagellants
At age 9, Silvio Falato, now a retired professor of classics from Guardia Sanframondi, wrote an essay on his village that sounds like a love letter. The intro says: “There, it clings to the ruins of an ancient castle almost as a look-out on the great valley. It is like an eagle that dominates the whole plain below.” No doubt, Guardia Sanframondi is...