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A New Historic Train Connects Milan and Alba

Fondazione FS Italiane has introduced a historic rail service connecting Milano Centrale with Alba during the autumn truffle and wine season. Operating on selected Sundays from 11 October to 6 December 2026, Milano–Alba: Truffle and Wine offers a direct route from Milan to one of Piedmont’s main food-and-wine destinations. The service uses an electric locomotive and Gran Confort carriages. It is designed both as a day trip and as an alternative way to begin a longer stay in the Langhe.

 

Capri Marks 200 Years Since the Rediscovery of the Blue Grotto

In 2026, Capri is celebrating the bicentenary of the modern rediscovery of the Blue Grotto with a series of cultural initiatives exploring the relationship between the island, the sea and the travellers who helped create its international reputation. Among them is Viaggi e Miraggi, the eighteenth edition of Capri’s Festival of Photography. The exhibition will take place from 30 August to 11 October 2026 at the Certosa di San Giacomo.

Palazzo Talìa in Rome: A Historic Building Begins a New Chapter

During our recent site inspection at Palazzo Talìa, one of the most interesting aspects was the way the hotel connects several periods of Roman history within a relatively intimate property.
Located in Largo del Nazareno, between the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, Palazzo Talìa occupies part of the former Collegio Nazareno. From the busy streets of central Rome, guests enter a quieter setting of historic corridors, frescoed rooms and an internal courtyard.
The hotel opened in 2024 following an extensive restoration, but the building’s history goes back much further.

Slovenia: A Destination that truly cares

 

A UNIQUE DESTINATION 

Slovenia is one of those destinations that quietly surprises you. Small in size yet incredibly rich in experiences, the country combines nature, culture, sustainability, and authenticity in a way that feels genuine rather than constructed for tourism. During my recent short tour, what stood out most was not only the beauty of the landscapes, but also the warmth of the local hospitality and the strong connection Slovenians maintain with their traditions and environment.

Rocchetta Mattei Castle

It is one of the most beautiful castle in Italy, a mixed style of  Moorish and Medieval, reach of colours and magic.

The brilliant man of science Cesare Mattei, wished to build it in 1850 and was completed in 9 years; inside he wanted a particular room, the "hall of 90", to celebrate his 90th birthday but unfortunately he died 30 years before this celebration.