You hear about Capri, you know of the islands of Ischia and Elba but hardly anyone other than Italians goes to this paradise. I have yet to meet a foreigner who truly understands the magic of the island of Ponza. And while I’m obliged to share the truth, I’d prefer that you didn’t go and […]
The ugliness is abrasive. Instinctively, I wrap my trench tighter across by chest and stride through customs, as though shielding myself from the sheer non-Italian-ness of it all. Grating English consonants in lieu of mellifluous Italian vowels. Gone are the potential lovers in linen locking eyes with me across a piazza or the bar of […]
The Best Things to Do and See in Ponza, Italy As a travel journalist, I’ve seen some bellissime isole here in Italy, however, Ponza is by far my favourite Italian island. It’s dramatically beautiful, full of friendly locals, a mix of tranquil paradise, rustic eateries and a buzzing scene of young Romans ready to flirt […]
When Italians speak of any destination – be it a city, a village, a beach – the inevitable question “Si mangia bene li’?” (does one eat well there?) is posed with the ubiquity with which Anglosaxons might ask “How far is it from here?”. Distance is immaterial for Italians if good eating is promised. Yes, […]
What is it about this city? What is that intangible euphoria you’re feeling when you step outside? Do you find yourself writing emails to those back home and dissolving into platitudes? Do you take photos of cobblestone, crumbling palazzi, fountains or bridges with heartache because the beauty is so ‘obvious’ and yet even the non-conformist, […]
