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Umbria: a local's perspective for an authentic Italian escape

Spoleto, Italy: Delight in a town full of Art and Charm

08/12/20 | Towns

Spoleto Cathedral

Interested in visiting Umbria, but not sure where to start? Spoleto is one of Umbria's jewels. A small ancient hilltop town in the south of Umbria, perfect for your first taste of Umbria. An easy escape from the crowds of Rome. Spoleto is an Umbrian hilltop town worth exploring. It's full of Roman and Medieval architecture and is surrounded by green hills. And just an hour and a half ...

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Italian dinner Ideas: 5 Simple, Easy and Yummy Recipes

04/13/20 | Flavours

Torta al Testo

Looking for some ideas for an Italian dinner? Here are five recipes with ingredients you can easily find to enjoy a taste of Italy in your own home. Sometimes you can’t visit Umbria, or any part of Italy. But if you're looking for some simple and easy Italian food to make at home? Umbria has some great options. And you won't even find these dishes in restaurants outside of Italy. Umbria is ...

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Impress with this Authentic Italian pasta sauce from Umbria

04/11/20 | Recipes

Pasta Alla Norcina

An authentic Italian pasta sauce recipe made with sausage and ricotta cheese. Looking for a pasta sauce that's authentic and a bit different? Pasta alla Norcina is perfect for a taste of Umbria, a region in Central Italy. This is definitely my favourite pasta dish during the winter. It's rich and indulgent, while still taking less than an hour to make. About 30 minutes depending on how ...

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A Quick Easy Recipe for Traditional Italian Soup

04/03/20 | Recipes

chickpea soup

Looking for an easy Italian soup recipe? Try this vegan and celiac friendly chickpea soup from the central Italian region of Umbria. This simple tasty recipe takes less than an hour and only uses one pot. What more could you want? Do you have a few cans of chickpeas in the cupboard for making hummus? Don't want to go shopping and rather have something warm for lunch or dinner? ...

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9 of the Best Wineries in Umbria Italy

02/18/20 | Flavours

Do you think of wine when you consider a holiday in Italy? Looking for ideas of which wineries to explore in Umbria, Italy?  Umbria might not be famous for its wines and wine tours like its neighbour Tuscany, but that has more to do with marketing and not a lack of quality. And with a lack of fame, comes some great prices. Umbria is full of award-winning red and white wines. There are ...

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Italian Holiday Inspiration: 4 things to focus on in Umbria

02/16/20 | Destinations, Travel Tips

Gubbio's main piazza

Help for planning your Italian holiday. What to see and do in Umbria. Are you planning a trip to Italy and thinking about spending a few days in Umbria? Wondering what the highlights of Umbria are so you can decide if it's right for you?  Are you starting to research options, maybe you’re typing some questions into google?  Questions like: What is Umbria famous for?  What ...

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