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Tips, Insights, Inspiration

Good stuff to know for your upcoming trip to Italy

Liz’s practical insights, valuable tips and occasional opinions on soft, slow travel to Italy, especially Umbria and nearby regions, and a closer look at life in Allerona.

St. Peters Basilica
NEW: If You’re Visiting Italy in 2025, Here are 10 Things to Know
January 24, 2025
Italy intel  ·  Transportation

New visa rules and a once-every-25-years event means it’s not quite business as usual in Italy this...


Thinking of moving to Italy? Here are some ways to test the waters before you dive in.
November 10, 2024
Culture  ·  Italy intel  ·  Umbria

If you're considering moving to Italy, here are some realistic ways to test it out before you take the plunge and move...


Overlooking Centro as the sun sets
A summer of writing & talking about Italy & Villaggio Tours
September 18, 2024
Culture  ·  History  ·  Italy intel  ·  Italy on a budget  ·  Umbria

I've had a busy summer writing and talking about things I love: Italy, traveling in Italy, and the central Italy tours we offer at Villaggio Tours...


A bumper crop of olives - italian olive harvest tour
The risks and rewards of harvest season in Italy
July 27, 2024
Cuisine  ·  Nature  ·  Umbria

Harvesting grapes or olives are among the most authentic things to do in Umbria But the success of harvest time in Umbria depends almost entirely on Mother...


10 tips for staying cool in Italy in the summer
July 19, 2024
Culture  ·  Italy intel  ·  Umbria

Reader, there’s a reason we don’t have any tours scheduled for July and August...


Euro Spread
12 Ways to Save Money on Your Trip to Italy
May 15, 2024
Cuisine  ·  Culture  ·  Holidays  ·  Italy on a budget

You really can eat, drink and vacation well in Italy while still watching your...


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