Val Culley

It is with a big sense of achievement, but also with some trepidation, that I have just published my first novel on Amazon. Death in the Hi...

When you visit somewhere new, even the everyday things seem fascinating and you will find yourself telling friends and family about them whe...

Looking out on a beautiful scene from your hotel window in Italy can be an important part of the holiday for many people. A view of the Vene...

An 18th century portrait of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who is considered to be the first female English travel wri...

Peschiera Maraglio at the foot of Monte Isola If you ever feel like getting away from it all for a while, I can recommend a small lake islan...

Easter is a lovely time of the year to visit Italy as the weather is beginning to warm up and the spring flowers are in bloom. Many towns ha...

The skyline of the Città Alta captivates the imagination whether on a crisp Christmas night (above) or a warm summer's day (below) I hav...