Milan fashion week sees brands offer a more restrained glamour
Max Mara presents practical style as fashion houses react to falling sales at labels such as Gucci and Prada, reflecting a shift in tastes away from obvious bling
Italy
Venice carnival opens – in pictures
The 2014 edition of the Venice carnival is entitled ‘wonder and fantasy nature’ and runs from 15 February to 4 March
Europe’s olive trees threatened by spread of deadly bacteria
Bacteria that is destroying ancient olive groves in the Apulia region of southern Italy is very likely to spread to other areas of Europe, says report
Best five-star values for U.S. travelers
Very popular destinations where you can find five-star hotels at a fraction of the cost of other larger cities While a stay at a five-star property in a major city may cost north of $500 per night, the recent Hotel Price Index (HPI) by hotels.com shows that U.S. travelers can still find luxurious values in … Read more
Massimo Bottura: The mercurial chef who reinvented Italian food
A poet in the kitchen and an artist on the plate, the number three chef in the world discusses his Modena restaurant, the perfect tortellini and his love of fast cars
Gears, tears and breathtaking ascents: how I cycled the Dolomites and Alps
With barely any training Peter Kimpton tried to tackle the Haute Route, the highest and toughest cyclosportive in the world. How did it go?