The Lay of the Land ‘Il dolce far niente’ is an Italian phrase that means the sweet art of idleness. It is also a spot-on and colourful phrase that best describes a ten-day cruise in the Mediterranean through the Italian Riviera. Liguria is the official name of this thin crescent of Italian coastline, but to [...]
April 26, 2012
Erica Johansson
Europe
Before visiting Rome, consider Rome City Apartments to make the most of the Italian capital. By NISHA BASHIR Nature has graced Italy with a natural beauty, from its majestic snowcapped mountains to its exquisite white sand beaches, lush rolling hills and plains, and stunning sea vistas. Steeped in history and culture, from antiquity through the Middle [...]
August 24, 2011
Erica Johansson
Europe
World-renowned for its natural beauty, Mediterranean climate and rich cultural past, Tuscany on central Italy's west coast is one of the countries most popular tourist regions. [...]
November 15, 2010
Erica Johansson
Europe
Victoria Ime guides us to some of the most note-worthy sights in the Tuscan town of San Gimignano and the surrounding area. [...]
October 4, 2010
Erica Johansson
Europe
Follow Giulia Garau on a journey to Sardinia through your five senses. [...]
July 27, 2010
Erica Johansson
Europe
Roberta Leoni guides us to the history and masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. [...]
March 10, 2010
Erica Johansson
Europe
Night life in Rome. [...]
July 20, 2009
Erica Johansson
Europe, Photography
I wonder how come I haven’t made it to Italy yet. Ever since I learnt the country existed (in school many years ago), I have wanted to travel there. After watching The Talented Mr Ripley, shot in Rome, Naples and Positano, my desire to see Italy grew even stronger. I dream of admiring art in Florence, [...]
July 6, 2009
Erica Johansson
Books & Guides
Footsteps on the beach in Bibione, a seaside resort located in the North East of Italy. [...]
June 29, 2009
Erica Johansson
Europe, Photography
This week’s photographs include two different sights of one of the most loved cities in Italy. [...]
September 8, 2008
Erica Johansson
Europe, Photography