As we prepare to leave our Umbrian palace, Laguscello, we will all be doing so with fond, fond memories. My top memories are: Getting ridiculously lost trying to find the villa, despite having written instructions, verbal instructions from a local…
Umbrian antics
Pharmacy convenience Italian style
This is the first time I have seen a pharmacy vending machine. Quite a good idea really and I imagine it would be very convenient, especially in small towns where there are limited shopping hours. In this vending machine there…
Spello, pretty little Spello, Umbria
To quote my favourite guidebook in the universe, Lonely Planet, “Just when you think Umbrian towns can’t get any prettier, along comes Spello“. And they were right. This gorgeous little hilltop medieval town has cute lane ways filled with potted…
Numero Uno restaurant in Orvieto, Umbria
I think everyone should experiencing eating in Italy in their life, even if just once. The Italians understand pleasure and they understand food – and more over, there is awesome produce readily available in which to create delectable delights. Last…
Lightest backpack ever
I don’t think I told you the results of my packing efforts 13 days ago. A new record has been set! I am very pleased to report that my backpack weighed in at just 15.7kg. Whilst 15.7kg may still seem…