Local stories

Giuseppa in Deruta: a Warm Welcome to Italy

Mike and Celinda, quite sure our lunch today with Giuseppa convinced you that living in Italy is the right choice!

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An Auction Prize: a Stay in Our Assisi Apartment

Always a delight to share Umbria with our apartment guests!

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Live Italy, Live Assisi Rural Life

You can’t truly take home Italy without contact with our rural friends: national treasures.

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Tenth Century Abruzzo Marvels

Southeast of Umbria, the region of Abruzzo hides many a wondrous treasure.

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Reggello, Hidden Tuscan Gem

When in Italy, you’ll find that you never stop discovering the wonders. Like Reggello.

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Sagra:  a Highlight of Your Umbrian Stay

Live Umbria and know the people while here, savoring the best in local cooking as well. Don’t miss an evening sagra

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Calendimaggio, Apex of Umbria in May

The highpoint of your Umbria May stay should be Assisi’s stunning medieval festival, Calendimaggio. Read about – and see! – the splendor here.

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Join Us for 10 Unforgettable Festive May Days

The 10-day “Annesitaly INSIDE Umbria” Celebration will be your trip of a lifetime. Read about it here.

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To Peppa’s for a Culinary Lesson

Don’t miss a dinner with Peppa while here in Umbria..and learn about fare la scarpetta.

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Know Rural Umbria

Find out why my mantra remains “know the rural people to know Umbria.”

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