Stef Hoffer Films (June 30, 2023) – Napoli is one of Europe’s most diverse and fascinating cities, and an intriguing place to travel to. Often misunderstood, this Italian city has some of the country’s most beautiful architecture, ancient historic sites, delicious food, interesting traditions, and a friendly, welcoming people.
Located in the Southern Campania region, Napoli (or Naples) has a very different character from most other Italian cities.
In this travel documentary, I’m exploring the streets of Napoli and its surroundings. From the buzzing, narrow alleys of the old city center to the grand churches and cathedrals. From historic palaces and castles to mysterious underground tunnels. And from ancient archaeological sites under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius to one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.
Wanderizm Films (June 23, 2023) – Monterosso al Mare is a town in the province of La Spezia, part of the region of Liguria. It is one of the five villages in Cinque Terre.
It is located at the center of a small natural gulf, protected by a small artificial reef, to the east of Punta Mesco in the Riviera of La Spezia, the westernmost of the Cinque Terre.
In the west part of the original village, beyond the hill of the Capuchins, it is the village of Fegina.
The New York Times Travel (June 9, 2023) – The Italian island, long in the shadow of its fashionable neighbor, Capri, is newly chic, but remains deeply authentic, with rocky harbors more likely to dock fishing boats than megayachts.
The Hotel Mezzatorre is perched on a finger of land with a view onto the bay of Naples and the beach of San Montano below.
Ischia is one of a trio of islands (known as the Phlegraeans) off Naples that also includes Capri and Procida. Capri’s size and popularity with day trippers means it can easily feel overrun and overexposed. Procida is the smallest of the three and has never gotten the attention of its siblings (although it too is worth a visit for its pastel villages and artisan workshops).
La Mortella gardens in Forio were created by the renowned garden designer Russell Page.
Ischia’s magic is that it’s suspended between the newly chic — with the recent overhaul of the Mezzatorre Hotel by the hotelier Marie-Louise Sció, who brought a crowd that had never heard of the island but were fans of her über-photogenic hotels — and the authentic. There are simple bars, beach clubs and harbors more likely to dock fishing boats than megayachts. With a surface area of almost 18 square miles, the island is home to a number of charming villages to explore like Forio, Ischia Ponte, Sant’Angelo and Casamicciola, among others. Add in natural thermal spas, lush vineyards and deserted coves, and it’s easy to see why Ischia is quickly become one of Italy’s rising destinations.
Travel + Leisure (June 2, 2023): In this video, join Stacy Leasca as she shows you the best places to stay and play on your Italian vacation to Rome.
Video timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Hotel Eden 1:21 Faro 2:04 Studio Cassio 2:40 Casa Manco 3:25 Access Italy 4:28 Retro Bottega 5:16 Outro
Hotel Eden is the picturesque place to stay with its top notch service, beautiful views, and dining options for every meal. Have an insider’s experience with Acccess Italy as they show you behind the scenes of Rome’s most popular attractions, as well as their favorite quiet spots in the city.
Wanderizm Films (May 27, 2023) – Pisa is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to it in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Also in the piazza is the Baptistry, whose renowned acoustics are demonstrated by amateur singers daily, and the Caposanto Monumentale cemetery.
Wanderizm Films (May 25, 2023) – Nested in the heart the winemaking region of Chianti Classico, Villa Catignano is an historic 17th century building situated within rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves.
Chianti Classico territory’s capitals are Siena and Florence and it is shared between the provinces of the two municipalities. The zone amounts to 71,800 hectares (177,500 acres) and includes the entire territories of the municipalities of Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti and parts of those of Barberino Tavarnelle, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa.
VernissageTV (May 24, 2023) – The 18th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice (Italy), organized by La Biennale di Venezia, is titled “The Laboratory of the Future”. Curated by the founder of the African Futures Institute, Lesley Lokko, the exhibition’s spotlight is on Africa and the African Diaspora. The show runs until November 26, 2023 at the Giardini and the Arsenale.
“The Laboratory of the Future” is an exhibition in six parts. It includes 89 Participants, over half of whom are from Africa or the African Diaspora. The gender balance is 50/50, and the average age of all Participants is 43, dropping to 37 in the Curator’s Special Projects, where the youngest is 24. 46% of participants count education as a form of practice, and, for the first time ever, nearly half of Participants are from sole or individual practices of five people or less.
Across all the parts of The Laboratory of the Future, over 70% of exhibits are by practices run by an individual or a very small team. (…)” This video provides you with impressions from the Arsenale, which features works by participants such as AD-WO, Dream The Combine, Flores & Prats Architects, Gbolade Design Studio, Serge Attukwei Clottey, Adjaye Associates with Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Black Females in Architecture, among others.
AtmosRelax Films (May 21, 2023) – Experience the quintessential charm of Italy in this immersive walking tour through Cinque Terre’s most picturesque villages. From Manarola’s cascading, colorfully painted houses to Corniglia’s lofty vineyard-clad cliffs, you’ll be mesmerized every step of the way.
Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre’s largest village, renowned for its scenic beaches and charismatic old-world charm. Stroll through the lively streets of Riomaggiore and soak in its unique charm as you explore the village’s steep staircases and captivating coastline.
Fall in love with the idyllic Vernazza, which boasts a quaint harbor, an ancient castle, and a beautiful church, rendering it the most enchanting village among the five. Immerse yourself in the visual spectacle of Cinque Terre through this video, filmed with 4K 60fps Dolby Vision HDR technology for a truly lifelike experience. Embark on this journey with us, right from the comfort of your home!
Still Wanderer | Italy in 4k (May 19, 2023) – 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘃𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼 , in the region of 𝗟𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼, central Italy, province of Rome, a town of about 8.700 inhabitants.
The origins of Castelnuovo di Porto can be traced back to the history of the ancient city-state of Capena, capital of the Capenati, a flourishing Italic population that thrived north-west of the Tiber, before the advent of the Roman Empire. Autochthonous culture underwent external contamination over time, above all by the Etruscans, the Latins and the Sabines. They spoke a language related to Faliscan.
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