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If you are looking for an extraordinary holiday in Italy, discovering enchanting landscapes, ancient villages to visit, local stories and cultures to experience, Tuscany is certainly among the most iconic regions of this beautiful peninsula. Today, our journey takes us exactly to this land, more precisely to the Valdichiana territory, to discover a...

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In Rome’s Jewish Quarter, on the corner between Piazza Costaguti and Via del Portico d’Ottavia, is a bakery without a sign. Unremarkable in appearance, it is easy to miss. In the window are the morning’s bakes: five rows of pastries, some missing a label, others cracked and burnt. And yet, from dawn to dusk, a steady queue files along the cobbled s...

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A snowshoe hike through snow-covered forests and views of the Belluno Dolomites between Auronzo and Misurina, and a visit to Vigo and Lozzo di Cadore, smaller towns but full of interesting and original activities. Here are some ideas for enjoying the territory of the Tre Cime Dolomiti Tourist Consortium in Veneto to the fullest. This isn’t where yo...

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Although not as popular with tourists as neighbouring Tuscany and Umbria, Le Marche is blessed with beautiful hill towns as far as the eye can see. With the soaring peaks of the Sibillini Mountains on one side and the beaches of the Conero and Palm Riviera on the other, it also has two historic cities which are a must to visit: the ducal city of Ur...

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Trenitalia, Italy’s state railway operator, announced plans to launch new tourist-focused train routes in 2024, which are part of a broader initiative to promote sustainable tourism and to encourage visitors to explore beyond the major Italian cities and well-known tourist destinations. This move comes in response to the growing issues of over-tour...

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Take a trip south of the familiar Tuscan hilltop circuit to the lush forests and wild fields of Maremma, and you’ll find the picturesque coastal villages and beloved thermal springs for which the region is known. Head further inland than most, and the medieval town of Pitigliano awaits. The town is built from volcanic tuff rock, carved from the cli...

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Known as the Perla del Tirreno, the Tyrrhenian Pearl, Tropea is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for an authentic and dynamic holiday experience. Some sneak peeks: crystal-clear water beaches, the radiant flavours of the fantastic local cuisine, and masterpiece panoramic views. To help you visit Tropea like a local, we have compiled a list of t...

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I was 15 when I went to my first Verdi opera, “Il Trovatore,” at the Met, the old Met, in 1964. I could barely figure out what was going on but didn’t care. Leontyne Price sang Leonora, and I was in awe of her plush, beautiful voice. The singing, the chorus, the orchestra, the emotional drama, the music with its mixture of soaring melody, intensity...

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Florence is a city that captivates with its timeless charm and enchants with its artistic and architectural beauties: cradle of creativity and genius of great artists of the Renaissance, it is also a lively and dynamic city, rich in events and opportunities, home to important university and cultural realities. Walking through its streets and square...

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We travelled from Calais to Aosta on 27.12.23 with a stopover in Arras. We booked with interskiholidays.co.uk because of their expertise in the Aosta resorts and we had booked with them before so knew how convenient they make everything. Pila, the “mountain terrace” that offers an affordable panoramic experience, making it the most coveted balcony...

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