
Katia Calandra recalls life as it was lived on the farm only a generation ago. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

Caroline Glenny tries a new kind of holiday – a coach tour alla marchigiana. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

Alex Chappell reflects on village life. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

Andrea Antonioni delves into the tradition of the Epiphany witch. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

We visit Naquane national park in Valcamonica on the trail of Italian rock Art. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

We investigate the silk culture of Como. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

Oretta Zanini de Vita attempts to unravel the threads of the history of Italy’s best-loved dish. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

Budget flights allow Alyson Cole to conduct a long-distance relationship. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

An English Bride, Tamzin Hardy, looks back at her spring wedding. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version.

Richard Drysdale now understands why St Francis has always been associated with the love of nature. Try reading and listening to the Italian version first then check with the English version. Italian translation courtesy of Andrea Antonioni