BORDIGHERA / ITALY / LA REINE DES PALMIERS
Bordighera benefits from a special microclimate. Because of its location between the Alps and the Ligurian Sea, it is protected from cold winds, making winters here warmer and more temperate, which explains why it was so popular among European royalty, who would build their lavish holiday homes here, by the Ligurian Sea.
DOLOMITES / ITALY / MONTI PALLIDI
Local legends often refer to the Dolomites as home to supernatural elements. The mountains influence everything in the Dolomites, from the serpentine-roads and breath-taking views to the distances you have to travel to get from one village to another.
In this strange but beautiful landscape, it would not be surprising to meet witches with magical powers, ogres and fairies.
GARDONE RIVIERA / ITALY / FLOWERS AND FASCISM
For more than a hundred years, Gardone Riviera has been celebrated as one of the most beautiful towns on Lake Garda. This side of the lake is known as the “Riviera dei Limoni”, full of luscious camphor trees, oleanders, bougainvillea and lemon trees.
GUIDE / ROME / ITALY / LOOK BEHIND YOU
Rome has been one of the world’s most important centres of power, where dynasties have lived and worked, constructing palaces and even creating their own countries. However, not all of Rome’s wonders are hidden inside the gates of palaces, the city itself is a treasure, for anyone to explore.
CINQUE TERRE / ITALY / LESS IS MORE
The vertical towns of Cinque Terre defy gravity. Maintaining the terraced vineyards and narrow buildings has been a struggle for thousands of years.
Many consider the Ligurian population particularly resilient, used to fighting the forces of nature to preserve their home.
CAPRI / ITALY / WAYS OF SEEING
Capri offers mountains and sea, both equally captivating. People who are sensitive to moods and beauty either become incredibly inspired or so overwhelmed that they fail to get anything done.