Michael Edwards samples one of Europe’s legendary rail journeys from Italy to Switzerland.
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Travelling the Bernina Express
12/08/2018 .Insider guide to north west Sardinia
05/04/2018 .North-west Sardinia is a popular summer destination with tourists attracted by its coastline and glorious sandy beaches. Out of season, however, it offers other rewards, not least its glorious food and drink, interesting archaeology, hillside castles and deserted seashores. Now direct flights between London Luton and Alghero make it accessible all year round.
Read the full story hereFerrara. Emilia’s hidden gem.
06/02/2018 .Ferrara is one of the pearls of the Emilia-Romagna region. A region famously productive for so much of Italy’s attraction.
Read the full story hereTouring 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.
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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
16/03/2017 .Rupert Parker goes on an eating mission as he samples the food of Turin and Piedmont.
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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
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.
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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
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..
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