Saintly Gelati of Bolsena
Patron saint and early Christian martyr, Santa Cristina reigns in Bolsena – and in unexpected ways. You’ll want to wander... View article
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Pinenuts: Landscape Majesty and Culinary Delight
Throughout Italy, the elegant majesty of rows of the pinus pinea – “umbrella pines” – hghlights lakeside paths, and many a country road: ... View article
Umbria Rural Life: More Than Expected
Bud and Irma, “Mille grazie for your warm note to me after our rural life tour: “…… thank you for the... View article
Lake Bolsena Home-Cooking
As summer rolls around, we’ll spend many a week-end at Bolsena on Lake Bolsena. Bolsena’s medieval castle Lake Bolsena... View article
Umbrian Springtime Goodness: Wild Asparagus
A culinary highlight of an Umbrian springtime? Wild asparagus. Just ask Novella, selling it at her stand in Assisi: …or... View article
Our Giulia’s Tribute to Aldo, Cherished Shepherd
We don’t see Aldo with his sheep any longer as they graze on the hill behind our farmhouse. He’s nearly... View article
A January Culinary Pause in Volterra
After you explore Tuscan gem Siena, do detour to take in the Etruscan and Roman wonders of medieval Tuscan hilltown,... View article
Deruta Delights Come in Twos
What better way to experience Italy than to know the artisans? Join us in Deruta to meet “an artisan duo”:... View article
In Orvieto, “Mystical” New Orleans Music
At the end of December, people from all over Italy head to that medieval gem, Orvieto, to take in five... View article
Umbria Jazz Winter: New Orleans Blues in Orvieto
No where we’d ever be at the end of December except in Orvieto for the Umbria Jazz Winter festival. During... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)