The stars may be turning out for the Oscars this weekend, but many more stars come out above my Masseria in Puglia, to see open-air cinema projected on the whitewashed courtyard wall.
From elaborate masks to giant character floats as big as buildings, carnival season is almost upon us in Italy. Here are seven that shouldn’t be missed.
When deciding where to buy a property in Italy, look at the more obscure airport locations – there could be an airport with good links to the UK closer than you think.