LIBBY KEY

Donna Sicilia: Electric Escapade in Sicily

Our electric Mokka Opel car glinted under the Palermitan sun as we walked over to the ‘Sicily by Car’ hire section of Falcone Borsellino airport. Green as a Noccelara olive, its matte exterior catches your eye. “All good to go?” we asked the representative. “Yes, have a beautiful stay in Sicily!” they replied, and we were on our way. I thew the keys over to my husband (he’s Italian, I’ll explain later) and we started our mini adventure. Before I delve into details, let me tell you a little abou

Exploring Villa Gattopardo

A travel article focused on eco-tourism in Sicily via Sicily by Car's recently launched 'Donna Sicilia' initiative.

Samantha Baines' sell-out comedy show comes to London

Comedienne Samantha Baines brought her show ‘1 Woman, a Dwarf Planet and 2 Cox’ to Theatre 503. A spectacle of science, laughter and lots about Brian Cox.

Rossellini’s Whale: Claudio Bondì on the Maestro’s Untold Story

Se uno vuole, c’è la fa: you can do anything you set your mind to. This sums up the essence of Claudio Bondì, the softly...

Bayonne determined to continue defying labels ahead of UK tour

American musician Bayonne has expressed his excitement at joining indie pop duo Sylvan Esso on their European tour and admitted he still refuses to categorise...

Tearfund report for Mali peacebuilding project

Tearfund partner TNT (Tahanint N’Massinag E Tinbuktu which means ‘Merciful Grace of God for Timbuktu’) has been working in Timbuktu, central Mali, to promote peace and healing in communities which have been affected by food shortages and conflict. Due to high levels of conflict, seven out of ten families in Northern Mali were forced to flee their homes. The project supports people who have been displaced from their communities, through providing food, financial support for income generating activities, repairing schools and supporting radio stations to promote peace and reconciliation.

The Biggest and Best Festivals

The biggest and best festivals this year across America and beyond...

Tearfund and the Arkyard Sessions show a new way forward for charity fundraising

Two giant wooden doors lead away from the bustling street noise of Notting Hill Gate into a small gig area with twinkling fairy lights. Despite...

TOP 5: Alternative La La Land Los Angeles

La La Land has been described as a ‘love letter’ to Los Angeles. Libby Key takes inspiration from the film and finds some city sweet spots

Spotlight on Spotlight Festival

SPOTLIGHT Festival returned to Seven Dials, Covent Garden for a free music and entertainment festival on Saturday 19th August. Crowds of people collected around the...

Gargano Getaway

Gargano is bursing with history and beauty. Its bedazzling sea, Saracen necropolis and panzanella make it a part of the world I would definitely recommend exploring.

Biccari a real Italian 'borgo' in the deep South

Enjoying the hospitality of of the Biccaresi people and sampling regional delights at the ‘Borghi Autentici’ Festival

Nomad's Land: In the Footsteps of Saint Francis

An Ancient Italian Setting for a Very Modern Film Festival

'It doesn’t take long in Los Angeles to notice the extent to which Hollywood enjoys recreating foreign cultures to showcase its finest art forms. From...

Sartieri - Restoring the Integrity of Tailoring

Partnered with Giuseppe Ramondo (aka Geppino) a “living legend” of Neapolitan tailor- ing, Sartieri combines innova- tion and craftsmanship. However, unlike traditional tai- loring, the...

One Man's Tale of Joy and Woe: La spartenza

La spartenza is a literary jewel, a linguistic triumph and the precious preservation of one man’s journey to the USA from a small town in Sicily...

All the World's A Stage

Before theaters existed, plays were conducted in the courtyards of inns, open spaces and on common land. In Italy, the Greeks and Romans left an...

Gabriele Tinti on Poetry and Boxing

Gabriele Tinti is an Italian poet and writer, whose poetry has been extensively inspired by the ancient-art form of boxing. He is moved by solitude...

From Ashes to Beauty: Projetto Quid Changes Lives and Fashion in Verona

A clothes peg may appear to be a very ordinary, domestic item but for Projetto Quid it symbolizes much more. It is their company logo,...

A Venetian in Los Angeles- Ugo Mamolo on Cakes, Bakes and Benê's Bakery

Walking into Gelson’s Market, on Laurel Canyon Blvd., the first thing that greets the eye is the ‘Coffee & Pastries’ sign. The man behind these...