At a stone's throw from Lake Trasimeno in Umbria is the Tuscan town of Cortona. For many people abroad this town has become known by the book of Francis Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun. Living in the area I wasn't too impressed by it, but it attracted a lot of visitors to...
Gubbio is located to the north of Assisi and is about 40 km northeast of Perugia. Its history dates back to pre-Roman times. It is an extremely ancient town set on the slopes of Monte Ingino. It has a selection of medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance palaces, churches,...
On a Sunday morning I went for my Italian breakfast, cappuccino and cornetto, to Michele & Co. My favorite bar in Castiglione del Lago. From the outside you wouldn't see that Michele & Co is a well known place where you can eat and drink. It even looks like an...
Almost every Sunday I participate in a running race in Umbria. I always track the route with my Garmin Connect (navigation). Not only because I am curious about my finishing time, I also want to share the running and walking routes in this area. It has happened that...
Trekking in Umbria Sunday July 20 I joined a hiking tour with Alessio from Trekking in Umbria to the Mount Borghese (2145 m) and the Mount Porche (Mount Bellavista 2233 m) in the Monti Sibillini mountains. The views during this tour were stunning. Flowers were...
With my family over for the holiday, we decided to entertain the kids (and us!) and booked Easy Rafting in Umbria at the Pangea outdoor centre in Scheggino. It was an excellent day out and both the children and ourselves had a great day. Easy Rafting in Umbria The...
Since a couple of days the Summer began in Umbria. Days are getting longer, people live outside, the restaurants are open until midnight... I love it! Every day it is about 30 degrees. On my terrace with view over the Trasimeno Lake I cannot read my book in the lazy...
Since I have been living in Umbria, I always wanted to visit one of the islands on Trasimeno Lake. There are three islands: Isola Polvese, Isola Maggiore and Isola Minore. Between the mainland and the islands, there are regular connections by the Trasimeno Navigation...
Visit Spoleto Years ago, in 2008, when I (Sylvia) backpacked through Italy, I stayed a couple of days on a camping in Spoleto, Umbria. Close to the San Pietro church, just outside the city center. I did not only come to visit Spoleto, but also to walk up the...
After many years living in this area and hearing of the small village of Mugnano, yesterday we finally decided to go and have a look ourselves. It is only 30 minutes from where we live and 20 kms from Perugia, Umbria's capital. Shame on me that I never stopped by at...
Recent Comments