Living in Italy for three months has been invaluable. In some ways it is analogous to dating and considering marrying someone. Initially on the first few dates, one can be…

Type of Places Places to eat in Italy are characterized by different names. A ristorante is a more full-service and formal restaurant. A trattoria is usually more causal, commonly family-run…

As we walked through Rome’s international airport towards our gate earlier today, an arrival from America was entering the terminal. A young couple caught my attention. Obviously travel weary but…

The joys of this experience in central Umbria bring daily surprises and delights, some planned, others serendipitous gifts. Sunday was one such day. I’d seen posters advertising a string trio…

I’m a sucker for anything that brings history to life. Italy is overflowing with such things this time of year: food sagras, medieval festivals, palios, musical events, and so on….

Had it not been for a second look/see in Montefranco; had it not been for deciding to round a corner after hearing music and voices just before we were going…