If I could describe Umbrian cuisine with one word, it would be rustic. Umbria is the Italian countryside where you can expect to find hearty meals of meats and tasty delicacies like truffles. We definitely did not get to try enough…
Tips for Driving in Italy
Driving in your own neighborhood, town, state, or country can be pretty stressful as it is. We live in the San Francisco Bay Area in California and I thought people were crazy drivers here. And then we got to Italy….
How to Spend One Day in Assisi (Umbria, Italy)
When we were staying in the region of Umbria, Italy, we wanted to venture out and check out the different hilltop cities that were in a reasonable driving distance from where we were staying (Castello Valenzino in Umbertide). We settled…
Gubbio, Italy – A Must See Medieval City!
If there was one region of Italy I could go back to and explore more of, it would be Umbria. There is just too much to see in this region on a short trip! The Italian countryside is filled with…
Castello Valenzino: Staying at an Umbrian Countryside B&B
If you’ve never thought about putting a visit to Umbria on your Italian itinerary, do it now! The Italian countryside is a beautiful place, filled with medieval cities, amazing scenery, great wine, and rustic food. There are a variety of accommodation…
