A View of Veneto: Borghetto in the Fog
Borghetto is stunning any way you look at it. This tiny village – more like a cluster of old mills and a 14th century bridge …
Borghetto is stunning any way you look at it. This tiny village – more like a cluster of old mills and a 14th century bridge …
Called Madonna Verona, this fountain is the symbol of Verona. You will find it in the heart of the city’s heart. Since 1368 it has …
From the outside it may feel like it never rains in Italy, but it is a shame to arrive here expecting the holiday of your …
Caperberries are like oblong stripy olives, each of which is attached to a stalk, not unlike cherries. Green in colour and full with satisfyingly crunchy …
Being told off by a sales assistant in a shop in Italy made me sit down and think about the differences between my life here …
Look at these plump pumpkins which I spotted yesterday during a short walk. Propped on a stone windowsill they smiled their terrible smiles at passers-by …
There are many stunning squares in Italy, but today I want to introduce you to the fairest of them all. Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza …
Say ‘truffles’! Ii is such a fabulous word, isn’t it?! It fills your mouth and your mind readily conjures up images of luxury food served …
Fancy yourself some British extravaganza but you happen to be in Italy? No problem! Head over to Schio. This is the town which styles itself …
There is a curious tradition behind towers in Italy. Even though on the surface of it they may look like simple defensive lookouts, in fact, …