Escape to bari

A JOURNEY ACROSS SICILY REVEALS THE ESSENCE OF AN ISLAND SHAPED BY OUTSIDERS, WHERE SUCCESSIVE WAVES OF IMMIGRATION OVER THE CENTURIES HAVE CREATED A UNIQUE CULTURAL IDENTITY

The insiders’ guide

A cycling trip around Italy’s ‘heel’ sees our writer discover a corner of the country where it pays to take it slow and savour every bite of burrata

A shimmering jewel set in the glacial landscapes of the Alpine ranges, Italy’s largest freshwater lake is a paradise for those in search of watery adventure, as well as a gastronome’s delight – on-shore there are local wines to discover and lake-fish specialities to savour

In her 2001 book about the city, travel writer Jan Morris famously described Trieste as ‘the meaning of nowhere’ – a place left behind by history and by its political geography. A quarter of a century

You might know Milan for its acclaimed fashion week, but have you ever visited the city for just a day? If not, it’s certainly a destination to consider! One of the city’s highlights is Leonardo da Vi