Tag Archives: Umbria

A Sustainable Holiday in a Straw House: Horti Amerini in Umbria
Are you curious to know how it feels to live in a straw house? Horti Amerini could be right up your alley. This old building renewed with a wood and straw construction is a great place for keeping cool and relaxing in the Umbrian countryside. Read the interview with Sergio Sampaolo and discover this eco-friendly […]
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The 10 Most Beautiful and Sustainable Places to Discover Umbria
Umbria: a green pearl nestled between Tuscany, Lazio and Marche, where incredible landscape views intertwine with the history of Italy, in a hilly area dotted with villages of ancient origins and mysterious charm. Discovering it means living a multisensory experience: the eyes are filled with beauty, you breathe deeply the scents of nature, you touch […]
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Podere Vallescura, Digital Detox in the Umbrian Hills
Do you dream of unplugging from the daily routine and reconnecting to nature with a digital detox and eco-sustainable holiday? Among 50 hectares of green hills and just a few km from Perugia, Podere Vallescura is one of the best off-grid locations in Europe! We interviewed Simone and Simona who told us everything about this […]
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15 Villages and Castles where to live a Dream Vacation in Italy
A tower, an ancient house, an albergo diffuso: magical locations where you can spend a slow and romantic holiday, where you can fully experience all the charm of Italian villages, which represent the most authentic soul of the country. Often immersed in nature, the villages are an incredible heritage in which to rediscover Italian history […]
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What it means to live off-grid and 10 places to experience it
A life off-grid, to live on tiptoe, in full respect of the environment. No longer a radical choice, but a possibility for many. Living off-grid means being completely self-sufficient from the energy point of view and not consuming any natural resources, therefore being outside the public network in order not to pollute. It is a […]
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The Way of St. Francis to discover Umbria
More than 270 kilometers on foot or by bicycle to traverse the footsteps of St. Francis, crossing all Umbria. Saint Francis, from the twelfth to the thirteenth centuries, lived a great part of his life in the Umbria region and it is these places that have inspired his life. The Way of St. Francis, one […]
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After the earthquake the flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia is back
Citizens and the farmers of Castelluccio di Norcia have tried to save their village: they have, in part, succeeded. Even this year, the lucky tourists could admire the incredible flourishing of lentils. It all seemed lost after the October 30th earthquake. The roads were impractical, sowing seemed impossible. But the village did not give up, and […]
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Marmore Falls: tips for a green weekend
Marmore Falls: Italy’s most famous waterfall is a must-see for anyone visiting Umbria. Here’s some tips for an unforgettable weekend in this corner of Italy. Its beauty will leave you speechless, as it has fascinated poets and writers over the centuries. Marmore Falls is surely one of the natural jewels of Italy and today we want to give […]
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7 Special Places for a Time Travel in Italy
Sleep in a medieval tower, within the walls of an ancient castle, an ancient village of shepherds: your holiday can turn into a time travel through these beautiful and eco-friendly hospitalities. Antique objects, walls that resist the centuries, flavors of the past will talk with you and tell their story making you go back in […]
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Perugia, a city to discover slowly
A multi-faceted city, where history and a rich cultural heritage encounter a vibrant and multiethnic city life: Perugia is a city of rare beauty. The city dominates the entire hill, offering from its terrace breathtaking views of the pristine countryside of Umbria. Arrived in Perugia, you can forget the car and rediscover the pleasure of slow exploration, […]
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