It’s always a thrill to explore new places, especially those that are lesser known by British tourists. Like many others, we have visited the northern Italian hotspots in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-R

In a dim, claustrophobic room, I’m confronted by a ten-foot sphere, comprising more than 1,000 small speakers – like some vast, unblinking eye. I step inside and gradually, one after another, the spea

This week’s dream: the ancient marvels of Campi ...

THE saying ‘let the train take the strain’ is particularly apt in Italy. Throughout the country the rail network is comprehensive and its high-speed train system impressive, which means taking the tra

If you’re not familiar with the world’s Blue Zones, they are regions where life expectancy is higher due to the diet and lifestyle habits of the locals. Exercise, stress management and social connecti

Nestled in the pristine Finnish Lakeland, Lake Saimaa is emerging as a destination for food lovers seeking slow, nature-led travel. As a European Region of Gastronomy, it appeals for both its restorat