Magic Luna landscape Lunigiana Magazine: April 2008
Many years have passed since pilgrims treaded the paths of the Via Francigena, crossing the Lunigiana. Yet the strip of land, in the province of Massa-Carrara, that takes its name from the Roman city Luni, still looks the same today. Sacredness and mystery characterise this location set between Emi...
Artistic canals Lombardia Magazine: March 2008
«What motivates you, o man, to abandon your city habits and go to country places if not the natural beauty of the world which, if considered well, is the very source of your sense of sight you?» Leonardo da Vinci was right. Today his question seems even more current for he who leaves Mi...
Planet Cool Valle d'Aosta Magazine: March 2008
The white pyramid of Rutor rises on this side; and on the other Monte Bianco marks the end of the high altitude slopes. In the middle, the La Thuile basin, historical passage through the western Alps by means of the Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo pass. Nowadays, a famous winter ski resort. This lov...
A desire for authenticity Udine Magazine: March 2008
Tradition is at home in Carnia. It is ensconced in the towns of this beautiful chunk of Friuli, a mere breath away from Austria. The most celebrated and picturesque is Sauris, fairytale terrain almost suspended against a snow capped backdrop, where the Val Lumei is encircled by the impressive peaks...
Noble Maremma Maremma Magazine: March 2008
It's time for weekends outside. Time, then, to visit Tuscany, that place ''for connoisseurs'' and gourmet enthusiasts. After having made Chiantishire famous, the foreigners ''colonized'' the so called Etruscan Coast between Castagneto Carducci and Castiglioncello, a land of noble wines and a fashio...
Naturally beautiful Umbria Magazine: February 2008
Umbria is brimming over with natural beauty. Visitors arrive to dialogue with the past; even nature conserves its traditions. Some specialities are rare, even unique, like the truffl es and lentils of Castelluccio di Norcia. Umbria, however, is not just about food. The region has a wealth of monast...
A quest for quadrelli Canicattì (AG) Magazine: February 2008
Canicattì boasts a worldwide famous characteristic. Quite simply, it has an amazing location because it stands proudly on the most fertile border of hills in southwest Sicily. Numerous archaeological and architectural testimonies date back to different historical eras. The ancient Bonanno ca...
A meander along the mint trail Piemonte Magazine: February 2008
Gianduiotti, grissini and Leone lozenges: Turin and its province have a wealth of ''tasteful'' works of art. A trip to this area is the perfect excuse to combine city attractions with'' real life'' curiosities of gastronomic origin. A trip to Eataly, the permanent salon of taste is obligatory for v...
A jewel in the Lombardian crown Cremona (CR) Magazine: December 2007
Stroll through Cremona at a gentle pace. Our suggested route winds through the historical streets and enables you to savour the beauty and the exquisite fl avour of the city. With your back to the river, proceed towards the centre following viale Po. Continue to corso Vittorio Emanuele, lingering i...
A magnificent Republic San Marino Magazine: December 2007
It is both the most ancient Republic in Europe and the smallest in the world. San Marino rises at almost 700m. above the level of the Adriatic and is a few kilometres from the Riviera of Romagna. The collective imagination visualises it with the famous Public Palace, seat of the principal instituti...
Superstar Dolomites Trentino-Alto Adige Magazine: December 2007
To chose the ideal ''ultra cool holiday'' is a bit like looking for the perfect ski boot: attractive, comfy, functional, trendy and hi-tech. More than any other Alpine region the Alto Adige offers a winter season that is ''the height of pleasure'' stimulating and appeasing all the senses. By day on...
Roman holiday Magazine: November 2007
Much more than the ‘eternal’ city! Rome is in a constant and vivacious evolution.
The pleasant side of snow Valle d'Aosta Magazine: November 2007
The Ferret valley is emblematic of the contrasting aspects of the Aosta valley.
By camper, autumn style Toscana Magazine: November 2007
November is an excellent time to travel for many of those who don’t want to give in to the end of vacation time.
Enchanted by Trevi Trevi (PG) Magazine: November 2007
One look and you fall in love with the beauty of this small medieval citadel in Umbria, surrounded by verdant nature and ancient olive groves.
Charming Naples Napoli (NA) Magazine: October 2007
Forget that persistent image of the chaotic and shrill Naples that resonates from its alleys.
Earth Sister Magazine: October 2007
Umbria. In Bovara, hamlet of Trevi, there is the olive tree of Sant’Emilano, believed to be the oldest in Italy. The plant has produced olives for more than 1700 years and has a trunk nine meters round
Invite to the castle Monferrato Magazine: October 2007
Piemonte. The winter hills of Monferrato, wrapped in a white blanket, are more like mountains. Humps are covered with snow, frost decorates the trees, rows of vines wrapped up with fl akes…
Back in ‘400 Via Corinaldese 6 - Corinaldo (An) - Corinaldo (AN) Magazine: October 2007
Marche. Amongst the undulating hillsides and near the sea, on one of the gentle knolls rises Corinaldo with its domain of centuries old darkened towers and buildings.
