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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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The first landing place of the expedition of the Thousand of Giuseppe Garibaldi for which in 1860 it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy, Sicily is today the largest Italian region, with an extension of 25,832 square kilometers. For 686 years from 1130 to 1816 it was enclosed in the state entity of the Kingdom of Sicily. For those who want to visit...

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The beautiful coast around the two towns of Polignano a Mare and Monopoli is one of the most photogenic and most visited travel destinations in Puglia. The whitewashed houses in Polignano a Mare in particular, which are perched right on the edge of a cliff, are one of the most popular photo motifs in Puglia. We visited Polignano and Monopoli on a d...

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I recently traveled to Milan, Italy, while on assignment for another publication. After freaking out my fitness app by walking 20,000-plus steps each day for two days, I was tired but also ready to see more of the Italian fashion capital, which dates back over 1,000 years in its “modern” form, but was first founded over 2,400 years ago. So instead...

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Garfagnana is an evocative land rich in villages and nature reserves where time stands still, the pace slows down and the true essence of Tuscany is experienced.  If you are looking for a corner of paradise in Tuscany where you can spend a few days, Garfagnana is the place for you. Its breathtaking views and fairy-tale glimpses will leave you breat...

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YOU HEAR THEM BEFORE YOU see them. It’s a distinct crackling sound, like hundreds of dry leaves being stepped on at once. Then they emerge from the dark, wreathed in ripping fire that billows behind them like a flaming phoenix’s tail, streaking a trail of warmth in the chilly December air. A procession of hundreds of torch bearers make their way th...

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Christmas in Italy is festive, with markets, lights, Christmas trees, and music in the streets. And the best part is that the Christmas season lasts an entire month!  The Christmas season in Italy starts on December 8th (Immaculate Conception) and ends on January 6th (Epiphany), giving you plenty of time to experience the seasonal magic. Here are a...

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