Issue 63 - June 2008

sense of place

Overlooking the Gulf of Salerno on the Amalfi coast, what could be more natural than to take your musical instrument and practise

attractions of Costa Rei

Catherine Richards introduces us to a little-known area of the Sardinian coast with beautiful beaches and lots to discover around the coast

the Po and its cities

We take a boat trip along the lower reaches of Italy’s largest river with Stefano Rossini and visit some very special towns along the way

Letters

What's on

Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in early summer

Insight and news

Recent intersting news items and perspectives on Italian life

Dual language - Italy’s Revolutionary hero

In this month’s dual language feature, Adrian Mourby explores the life and times of Garibaldi

The Medici Villas

We take a trip around some of Tuscany’s finest pieces of architecture with Christine Webb

book and film reviews

Rome and the barbarians

Let Gillian Price be your guide to a lavish exhibition in Venice looking at the peoples who contributed to the history of Italy

A tas te of Le Marche

In our SPECIAL REVIEW SECTION, John Vitale takes a look at this enchanting part of Italy that offers something for everyone

Stefano Padulosi:...plant expert

A native of Pompeii has dedicated his life to creating a better world using plants. He explains how to Jane McNeill.

a sense of adventure

Gilly Turney takes a look at the innovative sports and leisurewear produced by Napapijri

Business

In our regular feature, Emma Bird looks at entering the labour market in Italy, starting a B&B and teaching English in Florence

Senior Tuscan dreams

Maria Winter meets Rosie King, who has started up an enterprising business in a northern corner of Tuscany

and finally...

Il calcio italiano

Leaving Italy in this issue, Rebecca Lloyd looks at the career of Fabio Capello

Drinks for the summer, italian style...

Marc Millon suggests some delicious ways to cool off during the hottest days

one man and his ingredients

Gennaro Esposito divulges the secrets of stunningly clean, fresh, recognisable flavours to Germaine Stafford

Table talk: Laura Biagiotti

Germaine Stafford questions well-known Italians on their attitudes to food

Le Marche

Nick Woodward takes a look at a wonderful development in this increasingly popular region

Law Expert... buying off plan?

Adam Rhys Pavey looks at the effects of recent legislation on the Italian property market