Everyone talks about Tuscany.
They seem to light up at the thought of the place. The iconic imagery that settles in the mind.
There are the cypress-lined roads, the vineyards, the famous cities and of course, the Tuscan light.
Insights
The Real Blue Zone – Sardinia
In a land that feels Italian, oozes elements of France and has in the last century still held on to a Spanish history, there are few places like Sardinia.
Remembering Brigitte
Brigitte Bardot who once had ambitions to become a ballet dancer changed the way that we viewed France and their 20th Century, post-war art scene forever. She was the face of France, a different form of feminism and led an animal rights activism that still is talked about today.
Why Late Summer Is the Smartest Time to Do Saint-Tropez
Ask around and you will quickly discover that there is a perfect time to visit St Tropez. In fact, visiting at any time of the year can be the perfect time but, there is a special period which captures it perfectly and it’s the one people come flying back for.
Sit back, relax and enjoy our little guide to discover when the best time to visit this beautiful jewel in the Mediterranean actually is.
Who St Tropez Is Actually For (And Who It Isn’t)
International travellers and europhiles can agree that when they think of the place, St. Tropez, it conjures an image that usually includes the following subtitle to the mind… A playground for yachts, champagne and people who want to be seen.
Cannes vs Nice vs Antibes – Choosing the Right Riviera Base
Let’s be honest, any trip to the French Riviera isn’t going to disappoint. You’re not exactly short on choice when it comes to staying somewhere that has beauty, class and a cultural patina that others search to create in far away places without any real hope or chance.
The Amalfi Coast for People Who Hate Rushing
There’s a version of the Amalfi Coast that feels like a performance.
A tight schedule. Too many towns. A checklist disguised as a holiday.
And then there’s the Amalfi Coast as it’s meant to be experienced.
The Other Italy – Why Sardinia doesn’t feel like Italy at all
Picture Italy in your mind. What do you see?
Quiet cobblestone streets. Espresso at sunrise. Tourists ticking off landmarks.
The Great January Escape
January, it comes quicker than you think this time of the year. We haven’t even celebrated Christmas or New Year to that matter and suddenly, suddenly, we are thinking about January.
Is it too early to dream of Provence?
For those north of the hemisphere, it’s autumn and we’d like to hazard a guess… you’re already thinking about where to search for sun next summer? We’ve checked to see if the Japanese have a word that perfectly matches this sensation. There is none.