The Coronavirus Lockdown in Italy: Not for Umbria’s Outdoor Markets!
On the evening of March 9, 2020, Prime Minister Conte officially announced a coronovirus-protection lockdown throughout Italy, meaning – basically... View article
Anne's Blog / Traditions
In the Orvieto Duomo, a Homecoming
For over a century the majestic marble statues of the Apostles and beloved Orvieto patron saints were exiled from their... View article
Orvieto: Winter Jazz and Winter Good Eating
It’s become a tradition now for us every December 30th: our anniversary lunch (or dinner) is always enjoyed at Trattoria... View article
Terni, the “Love City” of Umbria
Just after Valentine’s Day, over one hundred engaged couples – each woman holding a rose – celebrated their love in... View article
Perugia: Celebrating San Costanzo with Il Torcolo
On January 29th – the Feast of San Costanzo (Perugia’s first bishop and one of the town’s three patron saints)... View article
Peppa Pig in Umbria?
No, not quite. Not a Peppa pig but Peppe‘s pig stars in this note. When Peppe told me the December... View article
Umbria Jazz Winter: Funk Off Rocks Orvieto
In late December, icy lips blow into trumpet mouthpieces while chilled fingers grip drumsticks, fly up and down the keys... View article
Thanksgiving in Assisi: Umbria Goodness Reigns
Our family celebrates Thanksgiving here in Assisi, too, but the Sunday following the holiday. Pino needs the weekend to fulfill... View article
With a Bonfire and Chestnuts, Assisi Awaits La Madonna
That huge crackling and spitting focaraccio (literally, “big ugly fire” i.e., “bonfire”) near Assisi’s massive medieval fortress, La Rocca Maggiore,... View article
Our Olive Oil: “Green Gold of Umbria”
Yes, our olive oil just back from the mill certainly is “green gold.” And this gold is more precious than... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)