Lake Bolsena Beckons
At any time of year, the town of Bolsena and Lake Bolsena beckon – but especially in the summertime. We... View article
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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
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
Near Montepulciano, a Festive Butcher
Near Montepulciano in the small southern Tuscan town of Acquaviva, don’t miss lunch at Ristorante/Pizzeria L’Angolo. Before lunch, the butcher... View article
Near Montepulciano, Discovering That Pici all’Aglione Giant Garlic
Pino and I knew that garlic (“aglio”) highlighted the tangy tomato sauce for a favorite southern Tuscan pasta favorite, pici... View article
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
Arezzo’s Vasari: Art, History….and Good Eating
Painter, architect and art historian, Giorgio Vasari was born in Arezzo in the early 16th-century. His name lives on –... View article
Retreating to An Arezzo Favorite: Casa Volpe
In early December, Pino and I headed off to a favorite “week-end-away” spot, Casa Volpe in Arezzo. A surprise on... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)