Tag: Italy

Travel Highlights of 2024

I’m taking a break this week from my Paris by the Numbers series to share photos of our 2024 travel destinations. We visited eleven countries, including France, which was our home until October. We saw many beautiful and interesting locations; here are the highlights. Croatia Dubrovnik England Cornwall St. Ives France Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Avignon Lyon Nanterre... Continue Reading →

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Splendid Spoleto, and a Guest Blogger

Located in central Umbria is the picturesque, hillside village of Spolteo. Known for Roman ruins, olive groves, vineyards and its imposing medieval fortress located high on a hill, this city is yet another fabulous place to include on your Umbrian itinerary. Spoleto is also known for the famous music and drama festival which my dear... Continue Reading →

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Siena, Italy

What began as an Etruscan settlement around 900 BC is now the bustling and thriving city of Sienna. Located in Tuscany, this medieval city is a dazzling place to visit with ornate architecture, famous works of art, and an interesting history. Not quite as famous as Rome, Venice or Florence, yet this UNESCO listed city... Continue Reading →

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Beautiful Villages of Umbria and Tuscany

Umbria and Tuscany are both beautiful places to visit filled with art, architecture, history and hidden treasures; one could easily spend months there and still not see everything. The hillsides dotted with ancient villages seem to be so numerous that it’s hard to pick just a few to visit. They’re all picturesque, welcoming and will... Continue Reading →

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Assisi, Italy

The famous village of Assisi, located on the slopes of Mt. Subasio in Umbria, is an incredible place to visit, filled with history, architecture, art, all to be discovered along its cobbled, narrow streets, and alleyways. People flock here for the art, and food; some come on a pilgrimage, and others come to experience this... Continue Reading →

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