It took a day out on a boat with a taciturn captain and a haul of carp to take Trasimeno from resort to real.
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Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Five Ways to Explore Umbria alla Cheapo
I show my inner skinflint this week on Eurocheapo with five tips for cheap thrills in Umbria.
Italy Roundtable: Driving in Italy
Welcome to the second monthly Italy Blogging Roundtable, with travel bloggers Jessica Spiegel, Melanie Renzulli, Alexandra Korey, Gloria from At Home in Tuscany, and me.
Walking and Hiking in Umbria: The “Costa’s” Fountains
This is a lovely ring walk along an itinerary full of fountains and springs, unusual for a limestone mountain like Subasio.
Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Five Fabulous Festivals in Umbria
I know, I know. It’s all about fives in travel writing. What can I say? Here’s another pentalogy of favorites from Europe Up Close…this time fabulous festivals!
Fine Wine: Three Fun Cantine to Visit in Umbria
Looking for some fun with your chuck? Here are three fabulous cantine in Umbria who put the whee! in wine.
The Most Beautiful Villages of Umbria: Castiglione del Lago
Returning to the Most Beautiful Villages of Umbria project by rediscovering the beauty of small towns (and small children).
Italy Roundtable: Why I Write About Italy
This is the first installment of the monthly Italy Blogging Roundtable, with travel bloggers Jessica Spiegel, Melanie Renzulli, Alexandra Korey, Gloria from At Home in Tuscany, and me.
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Gastronomia Andreani
Enter this tiny, unassuming storefront and fall like Alice into a food wonderland.
Selling My Soul to the Devil: Osteria di Pinocchio
The score: Leave your smug hipster attitude at the door. Right next to the table with the complimentary funny hats.
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