Mysterious artist Banksy will reign in Assisi until early November at an exhibition in our Papal fortress, the 14th-c. Rocca Maggiore: But how astonishing to recently discover works inspired by Banksy in…
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As you probably know, Italians share good eating with gusto (“gusto” means “taste” in italiano!) to celebrate feast days, milestone occasions, holidays and holydays, too. Ferragosto (“August holiday”) on August 15th is…
Joining in a local village food festival – la sagra – will certainly be a highlight of your stay in Umbria. And not only here in Umbria: le sagre animate local life…
While in Italy, don’t miss joining in a village food festival – la sagra – if here from springtime to late fall. Enjoy highlights of the area’s culinary specialties shared with “the…
All over Umbria – and in many regions of Italy – from springtime to late autumn, local village food festivals – le sagre – draw together the locals in feasting — and…
Our visits to Pino’s family in Cardillo (small borgo of Palermo), always include a stop at the artisan workshop/showroom of Nino Parrucca, creator of colorful Sicilian maiolica splendor. His varicolored ceramic creations greet the visitor…
Bolsena’s patron saint, 4th-century martyr Santa Cristina, is celebrated by the local bolsinesi with grandissima passione in two days of glorious events, July 23rd and also on the 24th (the Saint’s feast day…
The grandissima passione of the Italians headlines every one of their astounding festivals. And if you’re in Italy on May 15th, don’t miss the Corsa dei Ceri festival in medieval hilltown gem, Gubbio. That “Race…
In early May, four days of medieval majesty in Assisi start with a blessing. The blessing of the banners of La Nobilissima Parte de Sopra (“the Most Noble Part of Upper”) take…
Pino and I are often invited for a “simple” lunch at Peppa’s, elderly rural friend living here in the Assisi countryside – who quite simply prefers company at mealtimes. When calling me…