If you think the London Underground has a lot of history, wait until you hop on Rome’s Metro C. This isn’t just public transport – it’s a time machine, an archaeology lesson and a design statement all rolled into one very efficient commute. My friend Donatella and I recently checked it out.
Rome is a city where every hole in the ground risks uncovering a Roman villa, a military…
If you are in Rome for work, pleasure, or travelling solo or with family, Impressionismo e oltre, Impressionism & beyond, Capolavori dal Detroit Institute of Arts, currently on display at the Museo dell’Ara Pacis, is one of those exhibitions that genuinely elevates your stay. I recently visited while in the city for work (and pleasure!) and was struck not only by the quality of the works on…
Sicily, a dazzling jewel in the Mediterranean, beckons travellers with its sultry summers, ancient culture, and landscapes that mesmerise at every turn.
Whether you’re strolling through vibrant markets or sipping granita by the sea, Sicily offers endless adventures to suit all tastes. If you’re ready to dive into the island’s top destinations, prepare for sun-soaked days filled with…
Sleeping on a plane is one of life’s great myths. Right up there with “they’ll eat anything on holiday” and “we’ll travel light this time”.
Whether you’re flying solo with a smug eye mask or wedged between a toddler and a juice-spilling armrest gremlin, getting some shut-eye at 35,000 feet is possible. Not guaranteed – but possible.
Here’s how London mums do…
Last night, London briefly stopped being London. For a few glorious hours, it swapped grey skies for golden tequila hues, polite chit-chat for rhythmic strings, and sensible heels for an overwhelming urge to shout ¡Ay, ay, ay! – all thanks to an enchanting evening hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Jalisco, Mexico.
Let’s start with the music.A short but utterly spellbinding…
Canada’s cities rarely declare their histories outright. They carry them quietly, embedded in sound, spacing, and routine. Language shifts without announcement. Streets widen or narrow without explanation. What feels cultural at first eventually settles into habit, noticed only when it changes.
Moving between Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto is less about crossing boundaries than adjusting…
Honshu rarely presents itself as a single story. It feels more like a sequence of adjustments — in pace, in sound, in how closely space presses in. Cities here do not replace one another as you move across the island; they overlap gently. What changes is not direction, but pressure. Streets narrow or widen. Attention turns inward, then outward again. History and modern life do not take turns.
Tucked away in the quiet town of Russi, in the province of Ravenna, the Villa Romana is one of those places that gently surprises you. There is no grand entrance or dramatic fanfare, yet once inside, you realise you are standing in one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman villa urbano-rustica in northern Italy.
I was lucky enough to visit on a private tour, guided by Riccardo Morfino…
Mongolia beckons adventurers with its vast steppes, ancient nomadic culture, and untamed wilderness. This land of endless horizons offers experiences unlike anywhere else on Earth, from sleeping in traditional gers to galloping alongside wild horses. However, a successful Mongolian adventure requires careful preparation and understanding of what makes this destination so unique. Whether…
Sometimes the best stories begin over a glass of wine at a Christmas party. At the last festive gathering at Handel Hendrix House, its director Simon Daniels casually mentioned something that instantly caught my attention: he had recently given a speech at a conference in Bologna about music house museums.
Bologna. My hometown.
Simon went on to say how much he had enjoyed visiting some of…