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Katy in Umbria

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

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

Planning a holiday in Italy in August? While you might be prepared for the heat and the crowds, you probably don’t know about Ferragosto. People descend on Italy in August from all over the world. And I understand why. It's what holidays are made for; gorgeous beaches, clear sunny days (a bit too hot really), and it's tomato season.  Italians are on holiday in August too.  Right ...

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Explore Trasimeno lake: A beautiful day in Umbria

08/12/19 | Outdoors

Passignano sul Trasimeno

At any time of the year, the sun setting on Lake Trasimeno is a work of art. The sky glows as the sun descends behind the Tuscan hills, with the pinks and oranges reflecting on the shallow lake. But in the heat of an Italian summer, a day exploring Trasimeno lake in Umbria is a welcome relief. Trasimeno lake has ancient olive groves, quality vineyards, and three islands to explore, making ...

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A Complete Guide to 10 Excellent Museums in Perugia

07/29/19 | Sites

Rocca Paolina

It took me 3 years to see any of the museums in Perugia. Even the Perugia art gallery took several years to visit. I would take photos from the outside of these fantastic buildings that house the art gallery and the musems, but I never went inside. Why? Because the fame and popularity of the galleries and museums in Florence and Rome convinced me they were better and more important. And ...

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