"One of the great things about Umbria and Italy is that it's a very unique special part of the world, full of art, great culture, food, wine, wonderful landscape and rich hospitality." By Steve McCurry. Today I went to the photo exhibition Sensational Umbria by Steve...
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...
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...
An impression of Perugia this afternoon, foggy and cold. - Post by Saskia van der Bolt -
Yesterday end of the day.
My last blog post was about Perugia in the mist with the Christmas lights on. I like that picture, although I do not like mist in real life. I was in Perugia for a Guided Tour at San Francesco sul Prato (Saint Francis on the lawn). A unique spot in this already lovely...
Last week friends asked me to join them on a 'Perugia Underground' tour. I am very glad I did! The tour starts in the Museo Capitolare Perugia, which is behind the Duomo right in the main piazza of Perugia (behind the fountain). You will not believe your eyes! Perugia...
Perugia is old, very old. The city is already mentioned in 310 B.C. All over the town you find remains of the old etruscan civilization, like this age old entrance gate. What struck my eye, besides the humongous stones, was the little plant. Unbelievable how it...
The coming months we'll be visiting the more than 1000 year old Montelabate abbey with our clients. Now and then we get requests from people who have not booked a holiday home or apartment through us (Villa in Umbria) if it is possible to join a visiting group. We...
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