Trieste, once a major international crossroads, serving as a port for the mighty Hapsburg empire, is today somewhat on the periphery. Most tourists to Italy rarely venture up to that North Eastern Corner, distracted by the classic cities of Venice, Milan, Florence and Rome, or perhaps by the allure of the South; Travellers heading to […]
The city of Ascoli Piceno while easy to reach, is also far enough away from the main attractions of the Marche region to keep it off the general tourist track for many people, which is a shame because it’s a real jewel, with plenty to see and do, as TMO Travel found on a recent […]
Speaking about bridges, the Italian writer Erri De Luca, who was himself once a bricklayer said: “The Bridge is the only building work that is generous and social (cordiale). Instead of dividing [like walls], it wants to unite, to connect, to span over rivalry”. Italy with its passions for architecture, regional rivalry, and history has […]
It’s that time of year, when big newspapers publish long lists of hot travel destinations for 2012, often without rhyme or reason (and the distinct suspicion that lobbying and pr push have more to do with the compilation than attractions, charm, or interest). Having said that, we’re as partial to lists here at TMO as […]
Tuscany’s success in presenting itself as the ideal Italian destination is legendary. To the British it’s affectionately known as ‘chiantishire’, while for thousands of American and European readers it is linked indelibly with the romantic vision presented by Frances Mayes in Under a Tuscan Sun. The irony of it all is that the very things […]
Veteran travel writer Peter Moore travels the Italian tourist trail on a ‘cool’ ’61 Vespa.
“Surfing in Ireland?!? SURFING in IRELAND? Are you sure?!?” It's rocky, rough, cold and wet! Well, honestly… people DO surf in Ireland and I have to confess, it is one of the most consistent surfing areas in Europe and it has some seriously good waves! There's something I have to explain first. Surfers are a […]
