So much is said about the iconic Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi that it’s easy to overlook her other fascinating monuments. Take a look here for an overview of the excellent Roman sites now open to the public in Assisi.
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Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Seasonal Food in Umbria
If there is one thing Umbrians do well, it’s eat locally and seasonally. Here is a brief look at what you can expect to find on your plate during each of the four seasons in Umbria.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Christmas in Umbria
Writing these two articles got me whistling those carols! Take a look here to see how the Umbrians do it–celebrate Christmas, that is!
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Growing up Bilingual in Italian and English
I loved Dianne Hales’ book “La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World’s Most Enchanting Language” and was so honored when she asked me to contribute a blog post about my experience raising my children bilingually in Italy.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Finding Your Way in Umbria
A nuts-n-bolts “how to” article for planning a trip in Umbria.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Contemporary Art in Umbria
Certain topics seem inherently polarizing. Country-western music, for example. Home schooling. Mayonnaise on french fries. And, of course, contemporary art.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: An Interview about Costa di Trex
Don’t get sidetracked by the swingers’-club-sounding name…the Umbria Lovers are two locals who love sharing travel tips, and I was happy to talk to them about my home: lovely Costa di Trex.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Eurochocolate and Chocolate in Umbria in Italy Magazine
An article all about chocolate in Umbria. The research was harrowing, of course. I do it so you don’t have to.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: A Hammam in Rome in Dream of Italy’s Newsletter
It may not seem like it, but sometimes even I leave beautiful Umbria. This week in the wonderful Dream of Italy Newsletter I talk about my favorite spot in Rome.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Grape Harvest and Wineries in Umbria/Olive Harvest and Oil Mills in Umbria on About.com’s GoItaly
Stop by Go Italy’s blog to see some of my suggestions for planning a visit to Umbria in the autumn when the grape and olive harvests are in full swing.
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