I’ve never been a comfortable vacation type. But this time I needed something different in my life. A refuge. So, pushed by a Sicilian friend, I ended up here, a few kilometers from Piazza Armerina, immersed in the rugged and beautiful countryside of the Sicilian hinterland. The mansion had been described to me as “a […]

There is a place, in the hills of Modica, where time has stopped. Not in the sense that nothing happens, on the contrary. But there, the days pass slowly, to the rhythm of light, wind and silences full of life. The villa cannot be seen immediately. You have to travel along a small road that […]

The car stops in front of a large gate. Mom smiles, pats her belly and says, “We’re here.” I jump down, curious. Dad opens the gate and we stand in front of a large house, surrounded by greenery. All around, just silence, wind in the trees, and a garden that never seems to end. Dad […]

Just steps from the quiet bend of the Panaro River, where the echo of ancient river trade still seems to whisper through the waters, lies a unique opportunity: not simply a house, but a small private “borgo” in the heart of Bomporto. It consists of two distinct buildings situated on a single, fascinating plot, offering […]

While waiting for a taxi outside Comiso airport, I am kissed by the tender April sun. I fear that I will be making the journey with an anonymous new car with a chemical scent and a noisy young man. It is not so, I am greeted by an old white Beetle, driven by a disheveled […]

Strolling through the center of Piazza Armerina, I meet up with Luigi, my guide for the day. He has the air of a slightly melancholic actor, and his name seems to tie him—unknowingly—to one of the most famous fathers of Italian literature, who was born on this marvelous Mediterranean island. With a sly smile, he […]

In the lush Vallagarina valley lies Besenello, on the left bank of the Adige River. For those familiar with the valley, Besenello is especially known for its marvelous castle, Castel Beseno, the largest fortress in Trentino. It entirely occupies the hilltop overlooking the town. Splendid by day, this fortified site takes on an air of […]

Cesena, March 17th, 1878Dearest Cousin Clelia, I hope this letter finds you in perfect health. With a heart full of joy and admiration, I wish to tell you about a recent visit I made to our dear cousin Amedeo, who has finally completed his new residence in Cesena. It is a magnificent home, situated in […]

Marcovaldo guardava la sua nuova casa come si guarda un animale strano e docile, arrivato per caso nella sua vita. Era a Milano, sì, ma un angolo di Milano che gli pareva quasi una promessa: silenzioso al mattino, azzurro al pomeriggio, profumato di pioggia la sera. La zona giorno – così la chiamava l’agente immobiliare […]