Gnocchi with Peppa…..Without the Malocchio
How to refuse when Peppa calls us to ask, “Ho fatto gnocchi oggi. Venite a cena? (“I made gnocchi today... View article
Anne's Blog / Unforgettable Italians
Near Our Assisi Countryside Apartments, Sagra Good Times
From late spring to late fall, revel in the Umbria countryside in one of our Assisi-area apartments…..and while here join... View article
Near Foligno, Gnocchi Take the Stage
Unusual July rainy weather did not keep us away from the gnocchi sagra (a village food festival) in San Giovanni Profiamma near Foligno.... 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
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
Calendimaggio’s Princely Pride and Passion
About the time we were seeing the first photos of proud papa’, Prince Harry holding his baby Archie, I was... 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
Vespa Festival in Assisi: a Resurrection of Roma Memories
One day in early April, I found myself again on top of a Vespa: a trio of appassioned Vespa-drivers from... View article
Inspirational Youth in Perugia: Festival Internazionale del Giornalismo
This year, the annual Festival Internazionale del Giornalismo animates medieval Perugia from Apri 3 to 7. I’ll look forward to... View article
Novella and Assisi Springtime
It’s all backwards here in March this year: the month came IN like a lamb and is moving out like... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)