Art and history

Built on water, Venice’s history is inextricably linked with boats, the ability to steer them and the aptitude to stand firm on shaky ground. The city and …

Even though I was born only about an hour away from Ovech Fortress in Bulgaria, I admit that I had never heard of it until …

This is the story of how we walked on water on Lake Iseo in Northern Italy. It was all made possible by the creative vision …

I was instantly smitten with Padua’s Palazzo della Ragione. A building where history, art, law, politics and food have met for over eight centuries, it could …

It is very easy to get in touch with Italy’s past. You don’t even need to go to a museum! It is everywhere. As soon …

So, the start of this week marked the end of Carnevale – this just over half a month long extravaganza when masks, confetti and stunning …

‘By carving away the top white layer the dark layer at the bottom is revealed, thus creating contrast.’, tells me the cameo maker as his …

My heart used to belong to the Carnival in Venice. This all changed after spending a wild day in Verona! We are nearing the end …

I am standing on the steps in front of a stone house built high up on a hill and overlooking the hilly area around itself. …