Sardinia is special
Why is Sardinia one of the greatest islands in the world? Read my article for Telegraph Travel here. Where to stay: For my list of the best places to stay in Sardinia, click here. Accommodation on the island of Sardinia caters to all kinds of visitors. You’ll find spas, villas, city centre locations, family-run establishments…
Read MoreNaples’ Centro Storico
Read my latest feature on one of my favourite cities – Naples – for Food and Travel magazine, April 2024. Over the years I’ve written extensively about Italy. For more on Naples, here’s my article for Journeys magazine. I also edited a couple of editions of the Time Out guide to Naples – an ‘oldie…
Read MoreBest Nightlife in Sardinia
When dusk falls, there’s plenty of nightlife on the island of Sardinia, if you know where to look. See my recommendations for the best nightlife in Sardinia in my feature for Telegraph Travel here, including beach bars, open-air nightclubs, and fiestas… Sardinian festivals are legendary, and some take place over several days. As well as…
Read MoreBest Attractions in Sardinia
To discover just how culturally varied Sardinia is, do read my article for Telegraph Travel. It includes some of the best attractions to visit and explore. There are so many attractions to choose from, but I’ve chosen some of my favourites: eccentric festivals, a giant’s tomb, boat trips, the best history museums and old churches.…
Read MoreSardinia Guide
Discover Sardinia’s rugged island beauty in my Telegraph Travel’s insider guide. My guide includes Sardinia’s superlative beaches, surprising history, and details about some of the best restaurants and hotels. Find out more about music festivals and traditional fiestas in Alghero, Barbagia, Cagliari, and Nuoro. Click on the links for more features on Sardinia, like the…
Read More48 hours in… Sardinia
An Insider Guide to Italy’s rugged island beauty. Discover the best places to stay, eat and drink in Sardinia in my article for the Telegraph. For more, read here.
Read More10 Best Hotels in Naples
Are you looking for accommodation in Naples? You can choose from a Liberty-style villa, a modern 5-star seafront hotel, or a converted palazzo. And, if you can afford it, do try and get a room with a view over the Bay of Naples and smouldering Vesuvius. You won’t regret it. See my top 10 accommodation…
Read MoreOff the beaten path in Italy
Beyond Italy’s familiar Roman ruins and Venetian waterways, discover destinations with a difference. So why not visit Salerno, Santa Margarita Ligure, Cagliari and Elba?
Read MoreOne Day in Ferrara
Looking for things to do, and places to eat and drink in Ferrara? Do read my feature for culture magazine Bologna. I also visited For a little more of Ferrara’s rich history, read here. If you’re travelling around Emilia Romagna, please take a look at my features on Rimini, Parma, and Modena. If you’d like…
Read More10 Best Hotels in Sorrento
Are you looking for accommodation in Sorrento? Are you after something traditional, or more Modernist? Or perhaps a boutique bolthole where you can experience some Michelin-star dining? Or grand and luxurious, with a view of Vesuvius? Then check out my top ten, compiled for Time Out.
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