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
Anne's Blog / Local people
Deruta’s Maiolica Majesty Astounds
Nothing like experiencing that “dual magic” of Italy: artistic treasures and good eating. A morning in Deruta offers us that... View article
In Norcia, Eat Truffles and……. “Listen Up”
A stroke of buona fortuna to come across the Osteria Sienti’n Puo’ on a jaunt to Norcia last summer. We’d... View article
Feasting with Peppa: “Just a Bite…”
Peppa often invites us over for lunch or dinner and the invitation is almost always preceded with “non ho molto... View article
From Rome to Umbria: Ties That Bind
How did I end up spending the rest of my life in Umbria? The Italian connection started years ago while... View article
Winning an Auction Leads to Umbria
Susan, you bid on the week in our farmhouse offered as an auction item by our dear friend, Donna. A... View article
Near Assisi, That Sagra Starring Spaghetti
When in central Italy from spring to late fall, you can’t miss feasting with the “locals” at a sagra (village... View article
Assisi’s Calendimaggio: Zenith of a May Celebration
A highpoint of springtime in Umbria – indeed, of all of central Italy – is Assisi’s stunning early May medieval... View article
Just Let Me Go Wild in Gubbio!
What a catharsis, those Ceri moments in Gubbio in May and on June 2nd. Living those euphoric moments with the... View article
In Bevagna Where Food is Art…and Not Only
Attenzione! Bevagna, sleepy medieval town in the Umbrian valley, hoards many a hidden secret. You just have to know where... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)