Where to Start in Emilia-Romagna?

When Khalil Karawan buys his chickpeas, he does it not in grams or kilos, but in tonnes. It takes such elephantine quantities to keep up with the fierce demand at Abu Hassan, the renowned hummus empire started by his grandfather in the 1950s. The business has grown so much from its humble food cart origins that 27-year-old Khalil can now sell thousands of plates each day across three locations in the ancient district of Jaffa. And when I visit his Shivtei Israel Street outpost one Friday morning, I arrive at peak hour.

It’s now cheaper than ever to take a train journey on Amtrak’s popular Northeast Regional routes—if you’re willing to take the night trains.

Margate doesn’t stay still for long. A streak of seaside nostalgia runs through the Kent town, but this is a place with its focus squarely on the future. Take Dreamland, a retro-themed pleasure park that draws visitors to its vintage carousel and scenic railway (Britain’s oldest roller coaster) as much as its Pride celebrations and a newly installed Banksy mural. Aroseaund the bay, modern art exhibitions rotate through the Turner Contemporary gallery, while kids play with buckets and spades on the beach in its shadow. New openings butt up against the resort’s kiss-me-quick attractions, and nowhere is this more apparent than along the seafront. Amusement arcades and shops selling inflatables squeeze in between microbreweries and cocktail bars, and restaurants serve both cod and chips and miso-battered tofu. 

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At 18 years old, I moved to Madrid, Spain, to become an au pair for the summer. 

There are plenty of people out there who, for some ungodly reason, pay lots of money to be scared.

“The Ducati trail?” My husband was suddenly excited. “Do we get to ride motorbikes?”

You might think picking your own produce is only possible in the warm and berry-laden summer, but many orchards, farms and pick-your-owns stay open right up until October, meaning you can make the most of late-cropping fruits such as apples, pears and plums, and vegetables like carrots, onions and runner beans, as well as the UK’s now quite incredible range of gourds and pumpkins. Some PYOs require you to pre-book your slot, and opening times depend on the day’s weather, and indeed the season’s — crops may come early or late, or all at once, so it’s worth checking beforehand, especially on social media, as most farms post up-to-date crop news. Finally, wear sturdy shoes, as even in dry weather, watering can mean mud and puddles — and try not to gorge yourself before paying up for your pickings.

Low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways is making European getaways affordable with one-way trips starting at just $99.

The northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna boasts renowned automotive heritage, being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari, the visionary behind one of the world’s most iconic sports car brands. His biopic Ferrari was presented at the 80th Venice International Film Festival last week, with Adam Driver starring as Enzo Ferrari, before premiering in the UK on 26th December 2023. To celebrate its release, Emilia Romagna calls automotive enthusiasts and adventurers to follow in Enzo’s footsteps with a visit to the region. Below are five experiences visitors can do to immerse themselves in Emilia Romagna’s peerless motorsport culture.

Venice plans to experiment with an admission fee of 5 euros ($5.35) for day trippers next year to try to manage the flow of tourists drawn to its historic canals, the city council said on Tuesday.

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has announced that Emilia Romagna is its 2023 Region of Honor.