Ferrari utilised turbocharging twice before – once in the iconic F40 and another time in the lesser-known 208 GTB. The former was designed to make huge lumps of power (478bhp to be exact), while the latter was created to dodge car taxes in Italy with its 2-litre V8. In the 488 GTB, there’s no single magic bullet. Rather, it is the perfect blend of oily bits and eye candy that delivers the goods....
Leaving behind the country in which you were born in search of unknown adventures overseas isn’t for everyone. It takes a certain combination of courage, vision and perhaps a dash of foolishness to abandon everything familiar and jump in to a new world feet first. Seven years ago, Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs, founder of fractional ownership company Appassionata, did just that. With numerous family members in...
Michael Hobbs renovates and sells properties in Le Marche and is embracing the region’s quiet, laid-back lifestyle When Michael Hobbs decided to move to Italy, he thought first of the gentle rolling hills and elegant piazzas of Tuscany. It was 2005, and the British businessman had been running Adams Childrenswear for almost a decade in the UK. The role followed two years in the coastal town of Duxbury,...
With it being one of the world's most beautiful cities, Rome tends to be crowded. Exceptional though they are at any time, sights such as the Sistine Chapel can be overwhelming when admired with masses of others - the Vatican Museums receive up to 35,000 visitors per day. For true immersion in the city's most spectacular cultural draws, take advantage of private tours and out-of-hours visits to the Sistine...
Halloween is here again and it’s time to turn our houses into a backdrop for our spook-filled celebrations -- but you don't want to turn your house into one of those super-cliché haunted houses. The key to scare is subtle mystery and terror-inducing details. Here are 6 ways to get your home spooky enough to haunt your guests' dreams. Step 1: Make it dark Rather than filling every corner of your house...
The Dolce&Gabbana Fine Jewelry collection for men is distinguished by its versatility: the historic symbols of the Sicilian tradition (the Trinacria, the rosary ring, the cross, the horn amulet) are now joined by new subjects, foremost among which is the crown, also widely used in the clothing collection. The crown is the distinguishing feature of the jewels from the “King” line, which can be...
From now until October 9, get your fix of all things Italian at Gusto Italiano. The gastronomic festival, now in its third consecutive year, celebrates the continental cuisine through partnerships with international culinary bigwigs, established restaurants and cooking workshops. Fancy digging into a meal showcasing the rich gold roe of the spiky sea urchin? Over at fine-dining restaurant Gattopardo,...
There are many reasons why expats are drawn to Italy. It has a reputation as a country of art and culture, great food and wine, and warm, lively people that believe in living life to the fullest. Here are 4 good reasons that just might convince you to move to Italy. Climate The climate in Italy is one of the best in Europe: summer is always hot, especially in the South. Spring and autumn are sweet and...
This futuristic home may soon turn into reality. Once completed, it will be the most expensive house in the history of Arizona. Inspired by the shape of a sea creature, the designe exposes the resident to wonderful 360° views out and down on all sides. The total area planned for the house is 1,500 square meters, including 180 square meters dedicated to a salon, the main one. With six bedrooms, eight...
All of us would like to have in our home one or more pieces of furniture, which are unique, something that nobody else can buy or replicate. One of the easiest ways to have in your house an object, which will leave your guests speechless is to do it yourself! They will ask you where they can buy it and you’ll be able to proudly say “nowhere, it’s a unique piece” Let go your creativity: sometimes...
