Italy
Ferrara. Emilia Romagna’s hidden gem.
06/02/2018 .
Touring Campania Wineries
24/04/2017 .
There’s an old saying “See Naples and die” based on the high incidence of cholera in the 19th century, but on my visit the challenge is to taste over 200 different wines and live to tell the tale. I’m here for the annual Campania Stories event, where producers showcase their different wines, and it’s held inside the hallowed walls of the Santa Donna Regina church.
Read the full story hereSkyWay Monte Bianco elevates your senses
05/04/2017 .
Few can argue, that when it comes to dramatic mountains Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco as the Italians call it) is right up there. At almost 5,000 metres, It is the king of the Alps and, setting aside the Caucasus range, the highest mountain in Europe.
Read the full story hereThe Delicious Food of Turin. Discover a wonderful culinary adventure.
16/03/2017 .
Rupert Parker goes on an eating mission as he samples the delicious food of Turin and Piedmont.
Read the full story hereBest Italian Carnivals for 2017
25/01/2017 .
As carnival season approaches it is always good to reflect on where the best carnivals can be found. Yes we can always go to Brazil or Panama or perhaps Tenerife, considered to be the biggest carnival outside Brazil. But Italy has many excellent carnivals, including the great Venice masked carnivel. So here is the TripReporter guide to the best italian carnivals for 2017.
Read the full story hereWalking the Way of St Francis. Discover An alternative Pilgrim trail to the Camino
26/10/2016 .
Pilgrim routes are popular these days and many people walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, but few have heard of walking the Way of St Francis. Rupert Parker walks the route from Le Marche to Umbria.
Read the full story herePerugia. Precious Pearl of Umbria.
25/10/2016 .
Perugia is the capital of Umbria and one of the best preserved of the region’s hill towns.
Read the full story hereWalking the Salt Route in Liguria. Discover dramatic Italian landscapes perfect for hikers.
24/08/2016 .
The medieval Salty Way takes you through an unspoiled part of Italy and offers delicious hearty food along the way. Join Rupert Parker as he tries walking the Salt Route in Liguria.
Read the full story hereFoligno. Still undiscovered in Umbria
26/02/2016 .
Early evening and the ancient Palazzo Candiotti in Foligno has a big smile on her face. It’s just like old times. A proper baroque banquet. The Festa d’Oro e di Vento no less, with 250 guests commemorating the 70th anniversary of the modern Quintana joust. I can almost feel this grand old dame sighing in contentment in her Sunday best. If I didn’t know better, I would think I’d been teleported back to the 17th century.
Read the full story hereWalking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites. Discover a classic hike.
24/12/2015 .
