It’s all about autumn in this fifth installment of the monthly Italy Blogging Roundtable chat, with travel bloggers Jessica Spiegel, Melanie Renzulli, Alexandra Korey, Gloria from At Home in Tuscany, and me.
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Soul/Food: Hosteria 4 Piedi & 8,5 Pollici
More than a restaurant, a place to feed both body and soul.
Italy Roundtable: Sliding Doors, What-ifs, and the Cross of San Damiano
We’re back with the third monthly Italy Blogging Roundtable chat, with travel bloggers Jessica Spiegel, Melanie Renzulli, Alexandra Korey, Gloria from At Home in Tuscany, and me.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Roman Assisi
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.
Umbria’s Dragons
Umbria harbored deadly fire-breathing reptiles centuries ago. Now there’s just my mother-in-law.
Heart of Glass: Studio Moretti Caselli
Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the most fascinating historical artisan workshops in Umbria, which has produced hand painted glass windows and panels, hand etched glass, and Tiffany glass for five generations.
Dust to Dust (or, maybe not): The Mummies of Ferentillo
Sure, it’s easy to be the hero until you find yourself in a dim crypt with mummies, bones, and a epic thunderstorm raging outside.
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.
Buried Treasure: Truffle Hunting in Umbria
Happy dogs. Autumn woods. Amazing food. What could go wrong?
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.
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