Is It Worth Going To Milan In Winter?
Known for its chic fashion sense, elegant civic parks and canals, and its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Milan is the perfect summer city. But what…
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Behind The Scenes of Parmesan and Prosciutto in Parma, Italy
In the northern Italian town of Parma, food may be king, and the twin jewels in its crown are parmesan cheese and prosciutto ham….
Parma, Milan, Como… and Bury St Edmunds
For the first time in a long time, we’re travelling throughout December. And in an even longer time, we’re in the northern hemisphere for…
See the the world’s most romantic city – Postcards from Venice, Italy
Venice is a city that seems made for tourists, but there is a real heart beneath the crowds. Come and explore the tiny alleys…
What’s hiding under the mountain – Orvieto, Italy
Somewhere between an Indiana Jones movie and the lair of a James Bond nemesis, the Italian city of Orvieto in Umbria has secrets buried…
Lucio Pizzeria – where to find a slice of Naples in Sydney
Puffy, chewy, a gentle crunch and a soft gooey centre – it’s the perfect Neapolitan pizza crust and it’s impossible to perfect. Impossible unless…
Hai fatto tredici – why 13 isn’t bad luck in Italy
Ladders, cracks in the pavement and umbrellas indoors – they’re all unlucky and with good reason. But why is 13 the lucky number in…
Exploring the island mountain – Postcards from Monte Isola on Lake Iseo
Italy’s north is a gemstone necklace of azure lakes, a string of incredible beauty that attracts romance amid silhouette mountains. Lake Iseo and its…
How to make gnocchi – Christina’s family recipe
Every culture has its version of dumplings. In Italy it’s gnocchi. Delicious pillowy potato dumplings in your favourite pasta sauce – the perfect soul…
Postcards from Lake Lugano and 5 things to do there
Sandwiched between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano is at risk of being overshadowed by such surrounding beauty. But Lugano more than stands…