Lodestars Anthology, Issue 4 – Italy

Lodestars Anthology is not your traditional travel magazine. Focusing on one country per issue, it is instead an independent publication all about place, journeys and discovery. Made up of a collection of guides, interviews, essays, photographs and illustrations, the focus is on capturing colour and verve. By looking at a destination’s history, charm, quirks, secret corners and fascinating residents, Lodestars Anthology aims to encapsulate the essence of a country in a very fresh way.

In this issue:

Issue 4 of Lodestars Anthology explores Italy. Awash with Renaissance grandeur, Italy is a place of passion and beauty where more than a single city is eternal. Here every corner is steeped in history and the country’s artistic and culinary lineage calls to travellers old and new. Family businesses flourish, secrets handed down through the generations, while adventure comes in many forms. Singular and wondrous, Italy’s waterways and olive-dotted hills may be immediately recognisable, yet it constantly defies expectations – often in the most enchanting way possible.

This issue includes interviews with Antonio Carluccio and saffron farmers in the Tuscan hills, alongside leading creative practitioners. Written and photographic features explore destinations like Piemonte and the Dolomites (ideal for those with a passion for the outdoors), luxury Amalfi Coast hideaways, characterful Trieste and lakeside towns brimming with artistic and culinary flair. There is adventure, food, local charm and fiat road trips, as well as all the history and beauty synonymous with this iconic country.