Rasiglia, the village of the water streams

Rasiglia, the village of the water streams

A couple of weeks ago with the family visiting from Holland, we had a lovely day out to Colfiorito and Rasiglia. Both villages are in the mountains not far from Foligno. Colfiorito Colfiorito is a high plane famous for the production of red potatoes and for its...

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Orvieto Underground: the hidden city below

Orvieto Underground: the hidden city below

Beneath Orvieto’s pretty streets and medieval façades lies another world—a silent, mysterious one that takes you back to the Etruscans and the Middle Ages: Orvieto Underground. On a guided tour through this underground labyrinth, you’ll discover how generations of...

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Visiting Norcia in Umbria

Visiting Norcia in Umbria

Norcia is the birthplace of Saint Benedict and is associated with traditional gastronomic food: the black truffle and the "norcinerie" (cold cuts and cheeses). Sadly, Norcia, Castelluccio di Norcia and surrounding villages were damaged by the earthquake of October...

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La Scarzuola

La Scarzuola

La Scarzuola is one of these places in Umbria where not many tourists go, but it is very worthwhile the detour. Guests of ours in Todi House wanted to visit this very particular former abbey and its gardens. They asked us to book it for them and we decided to join...

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Easy Rafting in Umbria

Easy Rafting in Umbria

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...

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