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Tartufo, Prosciutto di Norcia and Perugina chocolates are just three of the many reasons why anyone interested in food should consider a trip to Umbria. The forest-filled region has much more to offer than a rich culinary tradition — but that’s certainly a top selling point.  Umbria also isn’t in the spotlight as much as its neighboring regions of...

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To skip the overrated tourist traps in Italy, get on a train and travel to the other major cities in the country besides Rome, Florence, and Venice. You can also rent a car to visit Italy's many picturesque small towns. One medieval village that provides a quaint day trip is Rasiglia in Umbria (which has all the vibes of Tuscany without the crowds)...

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Italy is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, and cherries hold a special place in this tradition. From the sun-drenched hills of Sicily to the fertile plains of Emilia-Romagna, Italy's cherry varieties are celebrated not only for their taste but also for their deep cultural significance. There are 18 officially recognized specialties. Whet...

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Gubbio, among the rolling hills of Umbria, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Italy. Walking through its ancient streets, one feels transported back in time, immersed in an atmosphere charged with history. This charming town is known not only for its architectural and cultural heritage, but also for its connection to St. Francis and its...

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On a recent trip to Rome, I left the major tourist city behind to spend an afternoon in Solomeo, a small village in the Province of Perugia. The stunning village, with cobblestone streets and beautiful views of the rolling hills, looked like something straight out of a fairytale. One of the most fascinating things I learned, though, was that Solome...

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Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is a medieval gem of a hill town. Known for its excellent universities, rich architectural history and Umbria Jazz, one of the great music festivals of Europe, it’s also nurtured a vibrant sister-city relationship with Seattle for more than three decades. There’s another area where Perugia shines: as a center of fash...

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The pilgrimage town of Assisi in Italy's central Umbria region lights up at Christmas to mark the 800th anniversary of St Francis's best-known text, the Canticle of the Creatures. Assisi celebrates the milestone anniversary by illuminating the façades of its monuments and streets as part of the Natale ad Assisi programme, with hundreds of events in...

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Thrill seekers and extreme sports lovers will find Italy is the ideal place in which to experience their passions. The "Belpaese" in fact offers endless opportunities to practice all types of extreme sports: ground, air or water ones. This is the country of national parks, mountain ranges and rivers full of water which make rafting one of the most...

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The Valnerina, nestled among the soft hills and mountains ofUmbria, is a land that holds unspoiled nature, enchanted villages and ancient traditions. Crossed by the Nera River, this valley offers a spectacle of scenic and cultural beauty, making it one of the most fascinating destinations for those who love slow and authentic tourism. From small me...

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Porchetta is one of an ever-increasing number of regional dishes that has gone, if not quite global, then certainly globe-trotting, a phenomenon to which Italian cuisine seems particularly inclined. The evidence points to porchetta having originated in the town of Ariccia in Lazio, although there are inevitably counterclaimants—a notable one from N...

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