Creating Assisi’s Floral Splendor
For the celebration of Corpus Domini (sixty days after Easter), the floral tapestries of Spello – le Infiorate – are certainly the... View article
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Near Assisi, a Gelato Haven
Of course you need days to uncover all the wonders of medieval Assisi. But if you’re there in the summertime,... View article
In Emilia-Romagna, a Suprising Link to Marzabotto
Memorable adventures can even start with just an espresso in a small-town bar. Pino and I had stopped at the... View article
Castelluccio Splendor Diminished?
In early July, they told us at Castelluccio di Norcia that the wildflower varieties were fewer this year and the... View article
Gubbio’s Corsa dei Ceri: Explosive Passion
On May 15th, friends and I relished our serene drive from Assisi through lush green Umbria springtime splendor to Gubbio.... View article
Calendimaggio’s Princely Pride and Passion
About the time we were seeing the first photos of proud papa’, Prince Harry holding his baby Archie, I was... View article
In L’Aquila, a Family Shares Abruzzo Cuisine
Heading to L’Aquila is always a ride of stunning splendor as we head through the mountains in southeastern Umbria into... View article
Vespa Festival in Assisi: a Resurrection of Roma Memories
One day in early April, I found myself again on top of a Vespa: a trio of appassioned Vespa-drivers from... View article
An Umbria Treasure: Montone, Home of the Holy Thorn
Notre Dame’s most sacred relic, the Crown of Thorns, escaped the devastating fire of April 15, 2019. The circulet of... View article
Assisi: Blessed Easter Cheese Breads
Keegan and Francesca missed the traditional Holy Saturday blessing of their Easter cheese bread – but the one they brought... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)