In the Assisi Countryside, New Life During Coronavirus Lockdown
Lockdown here in Italy means staying housebound. Mostly. These days, people in the towns and cities love their dogs more... View article
Anne's Blog / Umbrian Hilltowns
Coronavirus Lockdown and an Assisi Morning Walk
These days, a few familiar hashtags are #Italianonsiferma – #DistantiMaUniti – #italystaystrong – #ItalyCoronavirus – and now of course, #italylockdown.... View article
With the Coronavirus Lockdown, No Outdoor Markets in Assisi – Just Novella
In Assisi, too – as everywhere in Italy now – all hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops are closed. Only pharmacies,... View article
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
Near Orvieto, You’ll Forget Your CPA
These days, best to sidestep a CPA, “Coronavrus Panic Attack” (not to confuse this just-invented acronym with the one familiar... View article
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
Near Deruta, Umbria Rural Cuisine From the Heart
My Perugia/Deruta tour is a favorite among tour guests and not just for the many splendid treasures of Perugia but... 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
In Orvieto, Simple Umbria Goodness at Pippo’s
When you’re near Orvieto’s splendid Duomo at lunchtime… …… you might want to head to Da Pippo, just steps away,... 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
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)