A brief introduction to Umbria, the next-door neighbor that Tuscany ignores
We keep urging people to visit Umbria. So here’s a little background on Italy’s soulful, less-crowded heart.
Celebrating a year of firsts
It took a lot of elbow grease, plus a few vineyard lunches and gondola rides, to make 2025 a huge year for Villaggio Tours.
Thinking of moving to Italy? Here are some ways to test the waters before you dive in.
If you’re considering moving to Italy, here are some realistic ways to test it out before you take the plunge and move here.
A summer of writing & talking about Italy & Villaggio Tours
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.
The risks and rewards of harvest season in Italy
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 Nature.
10 tips for staying cool in Italy in the summer
Reader, there’s a reason we don’t have any tours scheduled for July and August.
The live like a local in Italy myth
There’s a difference between experiencing a place “like a local” and having an immersive, local experience.
How to drink coffee at a bar in Italy
Let’s spill the tea on drinking coffee in Italian bars, why you shouldn’t ask for a latte, and what’s the deal with ordering a cappuccino after 11 am.
Why the festive season in Italy is a month long
A month of eating, drinking, visiting with friends and not working very much? Welcome to the holidays in Italy!
How to get to Umbria by train
Getting to the Green Heart of Italy by train is (mostly) convenient and stress-free.