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

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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5 Restaurants in Assisi that will make you want to stay longer

02/09/20 | Restaurants

Restaurants in Assisi

Wondering about where to eat in Assisi? About the best restaurants in Assisi? And what restaurants in Assisi have a view to soak up with your pasta? Assisi is a small town in Umbria, that I return to frequently. Everyone who comes to visit us gets an afternoon in Assisi. Partly because it’s beautiful.  Partly because the Basilica is one of the most beautiful and spiritual ...

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7 of the Best Towns of Umbria (that you can get to by train)

12/24/19 | Towns, Travel Tips

The Umbrian town of Spello

Come and visit one, or all, of these 7 towns in Umbria by train. Are you wondering how to travel in Umbria by train and bus? It's hard to know how easy towns and villages in Umbria are to access without renting a car. You get ideas from 'Best of' lists of where to travel in Umbria.   And these lists work well for ideas and dreaming of your next holiday.  But do you ...

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Things to do in Perugia: 5 churches worth a look

12/16/19 | Sites

San Francesco al Prato Perugia

Looking for things to do in Perugia? When in Italy, exploring a few churches is always a good bet. What top 10 list for things to do in an Italian city doesn't have at least one church? But for your Perugia must do list? And there are so many churches, cathedrals, and basilicas, which ones do you visit? And regardless of how much time you have, you can’t see all the churches. But ...

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Visiting Italy in August, Everything you need to know about Ferragosto

08/17/19 | Summer

Italian seaside

Thinking of visiting Italy in August? You might wonder where all the Italians had gone. The answer has a long history, involving the Roman Empire, the Fascists, and the allure of the Mediterranean sea. People descend on Italy in August from all over the world. And I understand why. It's what holidays are made for; beautiful bodies of water, clear sunny days (a bit too hot really), and it's ...

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