September 6, 2015
This week Andrea Camilleri, the author and creator of Montalbano, will celebrate his 90th birthday. The Montalbano series quickly became popular with the Italians but was not translated into English until five novels had gripped readers. Never the less, Montalbano has become a crime fiction staple, achieving success in literature and on the small screen,…
September 5, 2015
This weekend, Venice celebrated the Regata Storica – a traditional flotilla and boat race that draws crowds of locals and tourists alike. Named as one of Lonely Planets ‘Worlds Best Festivals’, this is a Venetian event not to be missed. Over 120 brightly decorated Gondolas and small boats parade through the Grand Canal, manned by…
August 24, 2015
Italian tarantella, pizzica, tammuriata and folk music mixed with some Scottish, Irish and English traditional music… that’s what you can expect from “The Badwills” – an Italian music collective playing at tonight’s Jura Unbound at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. With the Edinburgh festivals in full swing, we were delighted when the band agreed to…
August 20, 2015
Are you thinking about an autumn getaway? Did your summer lack the sunshine you craved? Here are some reasons why a cooking, painting or Pilates holiday in Italy could be the answer to your post-summer woes. Autumn Colours If you are a painter, then Italy’s autumn season will be excellent artwork inspiration. Whether it’s rolling…
August 13, 2015
At 7:00pm in Siena on the 16th of August, it is claimed the most intense 90 seconds in the world begins with a bang! The explosive charge booms from Piazza del Campo marking the start of a race. Thousands of spectators will have been eagerly waiting since the early morning hours to see the race…
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August 3, 2015
A rich history and dramatic landscape are just the first of many reasons to visit Modica. An art, history and foodie lovers paradise in the mist of Sicilian hills, this unique town divides itself into to parts – Upper and Lower Modica. Well known as the city of 100 bells and 100 churches, Modica has…
July 31, 2015
Although August is famously the month Italians choose to drop everything and head to the beach, that doesn’t mean there is not lots to do for visitors. Here is a round-up of the top events and festivals in Italy during August. The Miracle of the White Madonna, Portovenere This yearly local festival celebrates Portovenere’s Patron…
July 9, 2015
As part of Italian Book Week, Laura’s The Gondola Maker was nominated for our Best Summer Read award. Laura Morelli fell in love with Venice and Italy at a young age, which inspired her to study for a Ph.D. in Art History at Yale University. A keen writer and historian, Laura’s books are inspired by the true…
July 8, 2015
Are you searching for the perfect holiday read? A book that will help you relax on your Pilates holiday whilst enjoying the warm Italian sun by the pool? Today’s book recommendation “Italian ways” could be that book… Italian Ways: On and off the Rails from Milan to Palermo, to give its full title, is a journey around…
July 7, 2015
Many before him must have dreamt of riding around the Italian countryside on a classic Vespa, soaking up the culture and the sun. But Peter wasn’t scared to take the leap and make it happen, heading off to Italy in search of La Dolce Vita! Vroom with a View is his account of Italy from the saddle…
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July 6, 2015
[CLOSED] We’ve taken your nominations and filtered through our favourite Italian summer reads for this weeks Italian Book Week, hosted by Flavours! Now we need you to consider the options and choose which is the perfect Italian Summer read! Vroom with a View Author: Peter Moore An avid Aussie traveller, Peter has been to…
July 1, 2015
With such a varied culture and heritage, there is always something worth visiting and celebrating in Italy. Here are the main events in the Italian July calendar, which are not to be missed if you are lucky enough to be in the area. The Summer Festival, Lucca Held inside Luccas historic city walls, the main square…
June 20, 2015
Italy’s largest island is well known for beach getaways, coastal summer breaks and ancient relics such as the Temple of Concord. On our Painting holidays and Pilates retreats in Sicily, we want you to experience authentic Italy. Of course, there are sights worth seeing, but sometimes it is better to wander a little far off…
June 2, 2015
Buona Festa della Repubblica! On this day in 1946, Italy democratically voted to become a republic, rejecting the monarchy and creating a new elected government. And so, modern Italy was born. In the fall out after World War II, The country found itself in a constitutional crisis after the demise of fascism. The resulting referendum…
April 30, 2015
The rainy season is officially over and the sunshine in Italy is there to stay. What does that mean for Italians? Correct – it’s time to celebrate! Today is “La Notte Bianca” in one of Italy’s most beautiful and historic cities and one of our stunning destinations on a short-break cooking holiday in Tuscany: Florence….
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