What to do in Trentino-Alto Adige in summer: from Lake Braies to the Dolomites, the villages, the alpine lakes, the fun bob and the Tyrolean cuisine.
What to see in Ostuni, the white city of Puglia: the old town, the co-cathedral with its great rose window, the Sant’Oronzo obelisk and its beaches.
What to see in Foligno: the Cathedral of San Feliciano, Palazzo Trinci with Gentile da Fabriano’s frescoes, the churches and the Quintana joust.
Planning a holiday on the Amalfi Coast but not sure what to see? Here are 5 places you absolutely must not miss, between art, villages and the sea.
Would you like to live abroad? Here are 6 reasons to do it, my expat experience between Paris and Caen, and how to organise a school year abroad or an Erasmus.
What to see in Santarcangelo di Romagna: the tufa caves, the Malatesta Fortress, the Ganganelli arch and the alleys of one of Romagna’s prettiest villages.
What to see in Cesenatico: the canal port drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, the floating Maritime Museum and the colours of the old sailing fishing boats.
What to see in Rimini in 1 day: the Arch of Augustus, the Tiberius Bridge, the Malatesta Temple and Fellini’s district, the city’s most beautiful art route.
What to see and do in Tenerife in a week: the Teide volcano, Santa Cruz, the basilica of Candelaria and the sea experiences, between nature and curiosities.
What to see in Tuscania: the Romanesque basilicas of San Pietro and Santa Maria Maggiore, the Etruscan Peschiera necropolis and the Tomba del Dado near Viterbo.
What to see in Sulmona, the town of confetti: the medieval churches, the Annunziata complex, the medieval aqueduct and Celestine V’s hermitage on the Morrone.
What to see in Flanders in the footsteps of the Flemish painters: my discovery of Van Eyck, Memling and Bruegel through the museums of Bruges and Brussels.
What to see in Pistoia in one day: San Zeno cathedral, the silver altar of St James, the bell tower, the baptistery and the Ceppo hospital frieze.
Nine places to see in Cilento, from archaeological sites to hill villages and beaches, for a holiday that is not only about the sea.
What to see in Sydney by someone who lived there: the Opera House, the free museums, the Bondi to Coogee walk and tips on the Opal card, money and climate.
Why visit Civita di Bagnoregio, the "dying town": history, what to see, the bridge, the ticket and how to get to one of the most beautiful villages in Lazio.
What to see in Rhodes, Greece: the Valley of the Butterflies, the best beaches, the medieval City of the Knights, Lindos and the island’s flavours. My guide.
Castel Santa Maria, in the Umbrian Apennines between Norcia and Cascia: the story of the Madonna della Neve church, the earthquakes and a very special bond.
What to see, do and eat in Amsterdam by someone who lives there: the UNESCO canals, the Museumplein museums, the districts and tips on bikes and transport.
What to see in Merano: the Tappeiner promenade, the cathedral of San Nicolò, the Trauttmansdorff Castle gardens loved by Sissi and the famous South Tyrol spa.
What to see in Bevagna: Piazza Silvestri, Binello’s Romanesque churches, the Roman theatre of Mevania and the famous Mercato delle Gaite in Umbria.
What to see in Siena: Piazza del Campo, the Torre del Mangia, the Cathedral with its marble floor and the Piccolomini Library, Lorenzetti’s frescoes and more.
What to see in Catania in one day: the elephant and the cathedral of Sant’Agata, the Roman theatre, Ursino castle, the UNESCO baroque and an Etna excursion.
What to see in Ljubljana: the castle, the Dragon Bridge, the National Gallery and the Orthodox church, with practical tips for visiting the Slovenian capital.
What to see in Trieste in 2 days: piazza Unità d’Italia, Miramare Castle, San Giusto cathedral, Roman Tergeste and the literary cafés of the city.
What to see in Trani: the Romanesque cathedral on the sea with Barisano’s bronze door, the crusaders’ church of Ognissanti and Frederick II’s Swabian castle.
Off the tourist trail in Naples lies the Rione Sanità and its Miglio Sacro, among catacombs, churches, street art and grand palaces. Discover it here!
What to see in Troyes, capital of Champagne: the Gothic cathedral with its thousand windows, the half-timbered houses, the museums and Templar history.
What to see in Provins, the UNESCO medieval town near Paris: the Tour César, the Saint-Quiriace collegiate, the underground galleries and the fair walls.
The San Candido to Lienz cycle path: about 44 km along the Drava, between South Tyrol and Austria, through valleys, waterfalls and forests.
What to see in Sintra in one day: the National Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira, the Palácio da Pena and the Moorish Castle, with updated prices.
Visit Lisbon: São Jorge castle, Jerónimos, Belém Tower, tram 28 and what to eat, with history and practical tips updated to 2026.
10 things to do in Budapest in 3 days: the basilica, Parliament, Matthias Church, the synagogue, museums and thermal baths, with updated prices.
What to see in Montmartre, the most bohemian district of Paris. The Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, the Wall of Love, the Espace Dalí and my practical tips.
What to see in Valle Imagna, near Bergamo: Fuipiano, the cave sanctuary of the Cornabusa, the Romanesque rotunda of San Tomè and the trails through the green.
Procida, Capital of Culture 2022, is an enchanting place to discover slowly, on foot, among colourful houses and sea views. Here are 5 things to know.
