A trip to Piedmont, famous for its truffles, cheese and fine wine, is a robust test of anyone’s appetite
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All roads lead to Romagna
A road trip down the ancient Via Emilia in central Italy offers a chance to taste delicacies like prosciutto, parmesan and balsamic in their place of origin
25 of the best beaches in Europe
Picking the best beaches in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece and Croatia, with a place to stay and eat in each
Naples: Elena Ferrante’s brilliant city
Fans of the writer’s Neapolitan novels are flocking to discover the south Italian city, whose personality is as important to the books as the protagonists Julian Worker has written a number of travel books including Travels through History : France Travels through History – The Balkans: Journeys in the former Yugoslavia Travels through History –Continue reading “Naples: Elena Ferrante’s brilliant city”
Eataly World opens but leaves a bad taste in Bologna
It’s the world’s biggest food park with over a kilometre of shops, big brands, even farm animals. But is Eataly World a betrayal of Italian gastronomy?
Bologna city guide: what to see plus the best bars, restaurants and hotels
The opening of a foodie theme park will further elevate Bologna’s reputation as Italy’s culinary capital but the city has plenty more to offer, including superb art, music and medieval architecture
10 of the best public gardens in Italy
The Grandi Giardini Italiani – the country’s largest network of gardens is celebrating its 20th anniversary,
Moreish crunch, smoky tang: red peppers of Italy’s far south
Beautiful, remote Basilicata has a culinary lineage reaching back into antiquity based on unique, local fare. Among its delights are cruschi – sun-dried red peppers
Venice world heritage status under threat
While the local population dwindles, passengers from giant cruise ships continue to flood into La Serenissima. So how are locals trying to save the city?
10 of the best restaurants in Italy
Whether you want the Neapolitan pizza once savoured by Julia Roberts or simple rustic cooking, here are some suggestions