© GETTY The Italian-speaking Swiss village of Corippo has a population of 12 – Federica Grassi Written by Gavin Haines of the Telegraph “Scattered across the scenic Verzasca Valley, the Swiss village of Corippo is slowly turning into a ghost town. Home to 300 people during its 19th-century peak, the population has dwindled to just […]

Sometimes wonder

Few years ago drove from Sussex to other end of Switzerland (and up a mountain) – didn’t reallize how high the place was we were staying at. Beautiful but terrifying. Love to travel. Flying by plane, not impossible but not easy. Understand implications of travelling. On the way, spent one night camping in the east […]

Road to Cingoli

‘It’s not yet night at Cingoli’ – ‘‘Ancora non è notte a Cingoli‘’ Driving to Cingoli from Sirolo in June – a windy walled town built on a hill that receives the last rays of the sun when all around is in shadow. Curious about the unknown road. Sometimes – regret taking this road, but […]

Strolling into work at 10

Sun, Sea, Sunflowers

Italy’s Invisible Cities

“Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history of Italian civilisation and city life. 360º videos of Naples, Florence and Venice” more

Detective Montalbano: True Sicilians

(look out for the singing parrot)

Italian hand gestures

love the something secret one

Italy Unpacked – Series 1, 2 and 3 Clips and Series 3 Iplayer

Earthy regional Italian recipes by Chef Giorgio while Art Critic Andrew explains history of frescos on their tour around Italy. Episode 3 finishes in Dolomites near Austrian border – beautiful scenary and their meal is trout freshly caught from mountain lake with Italian twist on Knodels. If you are thinking of travelling in Italy and […]

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Italy – undecided – 2021

Ennio Morricone

Besides the Sea – Italy

Villages facing extinction turned into ‘albergo diffuso’ (scattered hotel)