Rebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: A “Velvet Escape” Hike in Umbria
There’s nothing I like more than a good hike. Okay, maybe a hearty meal. And a solid night’s sleep. And a pair of warm socks. And a compelling book. But after all that, I really like a good hike. So it...
View ArticleRebecca as Guest rather than Hostess: Five Fabulous Hikes in Umbria
There are so many great walks and hikes in Umbria that it’s impossible to explore them all (unless, of course, you are Bill Thayer). It is, however, very possible to select the crème de la crème, and...
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Walking and Hiking in Umbria: The “Costa’s” Fountains
This article was reproduced by permission of its author, Giuseppe Bambini, and was originally published in the now defunct quarterly magazine AssisiMia, edited by Francesco Mancinelli. This is a...
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Italy Roundtable: The Colfiorito Marshlands
We continue the monthly Italy Blogging Roundtable, a project organized by travel writing powerhouse Jessica Spiegel, and including professional travel writer Melanie Renzulli, art historian and general...
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Man and Nature: the Ex-Railway Spoleto-Norcia Hike
A wonderful view from the ex-railway hike to the Valnerina below. (Copyright Marzia Keller) There’s nothing I love more than a good hike, and there’s nothing I love morer than a good hike with a...
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Surprising People, Surprising Places: The Menotre Valley, Part One
Something amazing happens when you start to write about a region like Umbria. A region, that is, populated by warm, welcoming people who have a long history and deep roots in their land. This amazing...
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Surprising People, Surprising Places: The Menotre Valley, Part Two
On Tuesday, I began the tale of an outing with a new friend to a new place making new discoveries. It was a day so chock full all of the above that I couldn’t fit it into one blog post, so I’m going to...
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No Regrets: Hiking the Spello-Collepino Roman Aqueduct Trail
I always have one long, excruciating moment of bitter regret when I hike. It’s that moment after I drag myself out of bed on a cold, damp Sunday morning before the sun is up and, shivering, pull on my...
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For the Birds: The Lake Alviano WWF Oasis
Our monthly Italy Blogging Roundtable takes on the theme of “sweet” this month! Take a look at posts by Kate Bailward, Jessica Spiegel, Melanie Renzulli, Alexandra Korey, Gloria, and Michelle Fabio....
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A Perfect Day, A Perfect Hike: Spoleto’s Monteluco
Welcome to my late entry for the January edition of the Italy Blogging Roundtable! The theme this month is “Move”, and I look back on one of my favorite ways to move…hiking! So take a look at posts by...
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