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Umbria Travel Articles


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Umbria is Tuscany’s lesser known cousin. Yet, some think she’s the more beautiful of the two. This region in central Italy is home to olive groves and vineyards as well as world-class cities. Perugia, the region’s capital, is best known for its prestigious university for foreigners. The city glistens with architectural and artisic gems, from the Etruscan walls to the Palazzo dei Priori to Piazza IV Novembre.  Assisi, the town where Saint Francis was born, is one of the world's most popular Christian destinations. Gubbio offers medieval and renaissance treasures. Orvieto tells the story of the Etruscan people. The town of Spoleto holds an incredible arts festival each summer. Every corner of Umbria holds a surprise.

The following articles are free for all readers to access:

Umbria Villa Rental: Fattoria del Gelso
A Chocoholic's Dream Come True in Perugia (Umbria)
Italy Events Calendar: What's Happening in Italy This Fall and Winter

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Dining the Umbrian Way: Best Restaurants in Umbria (June 2009)
Four great Umbria restaurants including the best wine bar to try local vino and authentic dishes, a casual eatery in the Umbria onion capital, the best trattoria to encounter a passionate Italian chef and an elegant dining experience in an ancient Roman amphitheater. . . . read more
Umbria Villa Rental: Il Casale di Mele Rosse (June 2009)
This relatively new farmhouse comes with all you will need for a successful villa rental including a pre-programmed Tom-Tom GPS, owners on-site and a welcome wine tasting. . . . read more
Umbria Villa Rental: Le Vigne (June 2009)
Le Vigne's hilltop position, in Colombella ("a speck of a village"), place it on a short list of residences with extraordinary views . No detail has been missed at this elegant Umbria villa rental. . . . read more
Dipping a Toe into Umbria's Lake Trasimeno (June 2009)
In between Florence and Rome and close to Tuscany's Cortona and Umbria's capital of Perugia, Lake Trasimeno makes for a relaxing stopover or base for your Umbria vacation. . . . read more
Deruta: Umbria's Ceramics Capital (June 2009)
Deruta is where you go to buy ceramics. We guide you to the best family-owned stores and even tell you where to stop for lunch in Deruta . . . read more
Learn to Cook the Umbrian Way (June 2009)
Ready to roll up your sleeves and go to cooking school in Umbria? We've got the perfect place and the perfect cooking teacher at an agriturismo near Assisi. Plus recommended tour guides in Assisi. . . . read more
Up Close and Personal with Umbria's Truffles (June 2009)
Umbrian truffles are prized throughout Italy. Improve your knowledge of truffles and tempt your palate with a truffle hunt and cooking lessons featuring black and white truffles. . . . read more
Art Classes in Italy: Pottery Making and Painting Ceramics in Deruta (April 2009)
Enjoy a wonderful day in Italy's ceramics capital of Deruta learning the art of ceramic painting and pottery making. . . . read more
Art Classes in Italy: Handweaving and Embroidery Lessons in Perugia (April 2009)
The setting for these embroidery and handweaving classes in Umbria - taught by women who have been doing it for decades - is a Gothic church. . . . read more
Recommended Rental Agencies, Apartments and Villas in Italy (September 2008)
The best part of this special report - a listing of over 50 agencies, apartments and villas that we've tried and like - from apartments rentals in Rome to villas overlooking the Amalfi Coast. . . . read more
Gubbio (Umbria): City of More Than Just Silence (June 2008)
This Umbrian city has a reputation as a "city of silence," but there's more than meets the eye, or ear, here including incredible gastronomy and a chance to participate in a truffle hunt. . . . read more
Cheat Sheet: Italy's Summer Music Festivals (May 2008)
See opera under the stars at the Arena di Verona, take in some of Europe's best jazz festivals and many more musical events to plan your travels round. . . . read more
Gubbio: "Real Made in Italy" Tour (July/August 2007)
The folks at Four Corners Travel have developed a unique tour that's perfect for architects, interior designers, buyers, wholesalers and artists, or anyone who wants to see Italian craftsmanship at its finest. . . . read more
Screenwriting in Spoleto (March 2007)
We all have at least one screenplay in us, right? Maybe this is the summer to finally get it down on paper, and to do so in Italy and work with a true professional as a mentor. . . . read more
On the Road in Italy with St. Francis of Assisi (February 2006)
Nearly five million visitors come to Assisi each year to pray in the birthplace of Francis or Francesco. Assisi is second only to Rome as an Italian pilgrimage destination, but it is equally appealing for travelers with less exalted interests. . . . read more
April 2005
This issue introduces you to Rome's best tour guide; a chocolate school in Perugia; one of Milan's chicest hotels. It also includes book reviews; new tours; information on a new leaning Tower of Pisa; a calendar of events in Italy from June to December 2005. (8 pages) . . . read more
Noteworthy Travels: Tuscany Yoga Tour, Historic Sicily, Painting in Umbria (April 2004)
Discover yoga in Tuscany, history in Sicily and painting in Umbria. . . . read more
Quiet Umbria Surges with Spirit (March 2004)
Explore Umbria's ancient towns and local, traditional food using Perugia as a base for day trips. . . . read more
A Guide to Umbria Towns (March 2004)
What you should know about Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio, Norcia, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto, and Todi. . . . read more
Get Your Sports Fix, Italian Style (March 2004)
Some ideas to get you on your way to biking, running, golfing, hiking, or walking your way through Italy. . . . read more
Experience Authentic Italy with Actividayz (September/October 2002)
An alternative to tour groups and self-touring: Actividayz offers planned half-day experiences in small groups that will provide a window into real-life Italian culture. . . . read more
Spotlight: Torgiano in Umbria (November 2003)
Discover the small Umbrian village of Torgiano, where wine and olive oil rule the day. . . . read more
Noteworthy Travels(January/February 2003)
Noteworthy Travels While famed historian Stephen Ambrose passed away last year, hi . . . read more
Warm Up This Winter with Umbria Jazz (November/December 2002)
Information on the Umbrian Jazz Winter 2002 festival . . . read more
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