Pisa’s Miracles
Poet Gabriele D’Annunzio (1910) called the area around Pisa’s Duomo (cathedral), a “prato dei miracoli” (“a field of miracles”). You know you’re... View article
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In Orvieto, an Anniversary Dinner to Remember
For years now, Pino and I have raised our glasses and clinked “saluti!” to each other in Orvieto on December... View article
In Cascia, Roveja, Saffron, Coppiette……. and Not Only
Crispy bruschetta with a hardy red wine, tastes of pecorino cheeses, and roasted chestnuts were a buonissimo prelude to Cascia’s January song competition... View article
Near Norcia, a Preci Tradition Lives On
You might know that Norcia, Umbria medieval mountain- town gem, is famous for its norcinerie. “Norcineria” can’t be translated with a... View article
Support Norcia: Eat Black Truffles!
To tell the truth, Pino didn’t order the homemade tagliatelle al tartufo nero to support Norcia’s post-quake economy but just because he loves... View article
Norcia: Prosciutto, Truffles and…..Earthquakes
Often linked to black truffles, savory prosciutto, pecorino cheese and the baby lentils of nearby Castelluccio, Italians now think “earthquake,”... View article
Lake Bolsena Beckons
At any time of year, the town of Bolsena and Lake Bolsena beckon – but especially in the summertime. We... View article
Visso Awaits a Post-Earthquake Resurrection
With 90% of the elegant Renaissance buildings lacerated in the October 2016 earthquake, Marches region hilltown gem Visso awaits a... View article
The Island of Ventotene: An Essential Checklist
Before you leave for a few days on paradiso, aka. the island of Ventotene, you’ll probably want to jot down a list... 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
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)