Bolsena: Treasured Wash-day Memories
On an August Saturday night, groups of musicians and singers filled the Bolsena piazzas and wandered down the town’s winding... View article
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In Lubriano, Just an Ordinary Italian Lunch
As we entered a favorite eating spot in Lubriano, the sign at the entrance already enticed: fresh porcini mushrooms on the... View article
Bolsena’s Infiorate: Floral Wonders for Santa Cristina Misteri
In early August in Bolsena, Pino and I (fortunately) ran into Stefano and Fabio, two protagonists of the Misteri di Santa... View article
Living Santa Cristina’s Misteri: a Heavenly Bolsena Day
As we arrived in Bolsena on July 24th, the locals were gathering together in front of the 14th-century castle across the... View article
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
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
Spello Celebrates Umbria Goodness
I’d just intended to buy a thyme plant at Spello’s early April mostra-mercato (literally, “show/display market” or let’s just call it... View article
Black Truffles Resurrect Norcia
Heavily damaged in the October 2016 earthquake, Norcia’s “resurrection” just might have started: the early March street fair, Nero Norcia... View article
Piacenza Pleasures Revisited
I think Pino and I are due for a return to Piacenza (in Emilia Romagna). We have such good memories... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)