Issue 54 - September 2007

sense of place

These oilseed plants provide some hard-earned cash and a good stock of seeds for the farmers of Selci Lama

a double dose of red

Christine Webb explains how politics and architecture both contribute to the colour of Bologna

a pearl of Puglia

The port city of Trani has a lot to offer the discerning visitor, as Tamzin Hardy discovers

letters

what's on

Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in summer

insight and news

dual language

- Lucca's Buca di Santï¾’AntonioPeter Shaw describes the attractions of this special Tuscan city, especially one of its characterful restaurants

book reviews

I Pooh: children of the sixties

Mark Worden meets a band who have truly stood the test of time

Pennyblack

Rosalind Giselle takes a closer look at the Italian label to be seen in for autumn-winter '07

business

In our regular feature, Emma Bird looks at unemployment benefit, teaching certification and showcasing British food in Naples

and finally

case study:

- project paradiseWe start our brand new series looking at the experience of buying and restoring a house

what's available in ... La Sila

We look at the attractions of this less well-known area of Calabria with Yvonne Menonte

a journey through Italy in a bottle

Continuing our new mini-series, Marc Millon looks at the wines from three regions in Italy's north-east

shelf life

Get stocked up with all manner of preserves, to turn your kitchen into a real Italian larder. Germaine Stafford shows you how

foodie fun ... Friuli

Germaine Stafford suggests ten fun activities for food lovers in this fascinating region

hotels

In this exclusive series for italy, Mairiona Cotter recommends a selection of hotels in Puglia

in to the blue

We share the wonderful experience of sailing on Sardiniaï¾’s east coast with David Sandhu

il calcio italiano

Rebecca Lloyd looks at the transfer market and the prospects for the coming season

motomondiale

Italian riders continue to dominate all classes in motorcycle GPs, as Rebecca Lloyd discovers