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How does Orvieto fit into the itinerary of a trip to Italy?
Does a trip to Italy always have to include Rome, Florence, Venice and Amalfi coast? Well, here’s the thing. I always advocate for the less-trafficked destinations. Why? Because the experience is more…
October 11, 2023 -
Returning to Italy
When I was small, growing up in America, I learned my grandparents were from Italy. This sparked an utter fascination. What is Italy? Where is it? I grilled my family. I begged…
February 23, 2021 -
Day 2, Post 4 75% Umbria, 25% Tuscany
We departed the Falconiere, skirting Tuscany’s southern border with Umbria. This area is wild and not overrun by tourists. We passed many castles, towers, and fortresses primarily on the Umbrian side of…
October 4, 2020 -
Day 2, Post 3, 75% Umbria, 25% Tuscany
After breakfast in the Falconiere restaurant, a spectacular former limonaia (room to winter the lemon trees), we headed to the hotel spa. We had the entire spa to ourselves as it is…
October 4, 2020