Sagrantino, Montefalco, Sangiovese, all words that connect Umbria to a famous drink referred by many. But it is not only wine they make in Umbria you can find some tasty beer as well. Last Friday Villla Taticchi had organized a cheese and beer tasting evening. The...
Last week I entered a shop and was greeted by the view of some splendid Dutch flowers. Now I know our beloved neighbours love flowers and especially narcissus and tulips so despite the steep price I bought some and handed them over to my neighbour. Next day a car came...
Do you know that feeling just before bedtime you sleepily brush your teeth, let the dogs out for a little wee, switch of the lights in the kitchen and living room slide into bed only to be very clear awake a few seconds later. It is the touch of the icecold sheets...
According to Dutch research taking a holiday won't necessarily increase your happiness. The study showed that the largest increase in happiness comes from the simple act of planning a vacation. In the study, the effect of vacation anticipation boosted happiness for...
Clicking through all pictures on my camera I hit upon these. I took them in December walking some lovely hills near my house. Now growing a nice patch of grass is not an easy thing to do in Umbria so I was amazed when I hit the top...
You an hartly have missed this, McDonalds Italy is introducing some special hamburgers in Italy. Their speciality lies in the fact that they are made using Italian products. Products used among others are pancetta, olive oil and artichoke puree. Is it a big deal?...
Well well Perugia is on the move! Turns out that from the end of this year Perugia will have its own International Filmfestival. There have been filmfestivals for a while in Perugia but it looks like this one is set to establish itself as a 'Premier film festival with...
Nobody loves the tax man, unless they get money back maybe, In Italy the taxman is even more 'admired'. During my last visit to the commercialista, say the italian equivalent of an accountant (you can't do without one here) I got a bad rap on the knuckles. In order...
Which way? Walking is a favorite passtime in Umbria. Mostly it is not one person taking a stroll but whole groups. I wonder wheteher it is the walking or the talking that takes their fancy but they are out and about in large numbers. The commune di Perugia knows about...
There is one thing I didn't write about in my piece about our visit to Rome. That 'thing' is called Pizzarium. I thought this place is so special that I should mention it seperately. In short Pizzarium is a big hole in the wall type of place selling pizza. But lets go...
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