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5 Umbrian Towns

On December 4, 2013   /   Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto  
The Palazzo de Priori in Perugia, Umbria
When you stay on the Tuscany Umbria border you have the option to visit both these Italian regions, here's a brief guide to some the larger towns in Umbria,. Perugia Perugia is the capital of Umbria, it is easy to miss out on thanks to the largeRead more →
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The Battle Of Lake Trasimeno

On November 25, 2013   /   Lake Trasimeno, Tuoro, Walking  
A Legionnaire at Trasimeno
The Battle Of Lake Trasimeno Lake Trasimeno is entirely within the Italian region of Umbria but, in places, the Tuscan border runs very close to the northern and western shores. There was intense fighting in World War II near the Lake as allied forces pushed the GermansRead more →
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Cortona Walk

On November 15, 2013   /   Cortona, Walking  
The church of Santa Margarita, Cortona
Directions For The Cortona Walk Here are the directions for the Cortona town walk taken from my e-book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border by Martin Daykin. You can also get this walk on your Kindle for free by clicking on "try a sample". Alternatively, youRead more →
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Chimneys In Cortona

On September 10, 2013   /   Cortona  
Today I had to visit the bank in Cortona, and used the opportunity to photograph some of the town's many chimneys. The sky was looking threatening and added a dramatic backdrop to the images, luckily for me, I got back to the car before the heavy downpour started.Read more →
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Lunch At Zibu Restaurant, Umbertide

On August 17, 2013   /   Food, Pasta, Restaurant, Umbertide  
Inside Zibu restaurant, Umbertidenside Zibu restaurant, Umbertide
Please Note Ristorante Zibù seems to have closed since I wrote this! Since it opened a couple of years ago we had heard good reports about dining at Zibu restaurant in our local town of Umbertide. Inside Zibu restaurant, Umbertide A couple of weeks ago we decidedRead more →
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