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ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE

Posted on 6. September 2017

One of the things that have fascinated our family most by being in Italy is the enormous cohesion found here.

In Italy the unity of the family is very strong. Families are often living several generations under the same roof, and no-one expects the state to take over responsibility if a family member or neighbor becomes ill. One naturally helps and supports the family’s elderly without any sign of hesitation.

In the small villages, everyone knows each other. And they know all that is happening in each other’s lives – good and bad. Secrets are not easy to preserve in such a society …

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In about umbria, Arts & Craft

WHEN FOOD TELLS A STORY

Posted on 28. August 2017

We live in a time when just about everybody takes pictures of their food, posts it on various social media in anticipation of getting not one, but numerous “like’s”. Therefore, my expectations were also not that high when we were invited to the opening of yet another food photographer’s works at Galleri Grefti.

But OH MY GOD!

Rarely have photographs made such a big impression on me – and the woman behind it all, Swedish-born Ilva Beretta is the proof that images of food in fact can contain emotions, memories and sensory impressions far beyond the usual!

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In about umbria, Events, Festivals, Travelguide

Santa Spinna – one of the major events in Montone

Posted on 28. August 2017

If you are near Montone around mid-August, it is worth checking out if it coincides with one of the city’s great events of the year, Donazione delle Santa Spinna.

The festival – lasting eight days – presents a medieval arcade with archery, plays, flag throwing and a huge parade with more than 200 people dressed in beautiful medieval costumes. Everything set up around an indigenous struggle between the three neighborhoods of the old towns; Porta del Borgo Vecchio, Porta del Verziere and …

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WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO ITALY, YOU MUST KNOW THAT

Posted on 27. August 2017

When you travel in Italy, you must know that …

Most shops and museums are closed on Mondays! All shops (including most supermarkets) are closed from about 1 PM intil 4/4:30 PM. The restaurants stop serving food from about. 2/2:30 PM to 19:30 PM – so be sure to find a table for lunch before then! Most Italians have their summer vacation in August, which means that many shops and stores are closed. We have come across lots of restaurants, ice cream shops and swimwear shops that have closed throughout August! Most Italians are not good at English. It is a good …

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In Life in italy, Religion, Worth knowing

Italians and their religious beliefs

Posted on 26. August 2017

Italians are some of the most diligent church attendants in Europe. And religion has in some ways that fast a grip, that the attitude toward moral questions is still heavily influenced by Catholicism. A proposal to abolish the right to divorce was for referendum in 1974 – without however being adopted – and only a keen majority voted in favour of the free abortion in 1981.

In Italy, state and church were officially separated in 1947, and in 1984 it was formally declared that Catholicism is not Italy’s official religion. However, the Catholic Church still receives positive special treatment and is supported by …

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Something about old cars and Italian mechanics …

Posted on 25. August 2017

Had anyone asked me before our departure to Italy, if I would feel safe to leave my car to an Italian mechanic, I would have shaken my head while my face would have collapsed in a mixture of “what Do you think”and an expression of pain. Now, after four visits at the local authorized Volkswagen workshop, I have to admit that all my prejudices are ashamed – even though I’m slowly getting tired of the old Touran!

The first time we had to the car to an Italian workshop was four days after our arrival in Italy. The rear brake had apparently …

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In about umbria, Travelguide, Wine & Food, Worth knowing

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RESTAURANT

Posted on 24. August 2017

There are countless wonderful restaurants in Italy. Nevertheless, most tourists have at least once or twice ended up in what you could call “tourist traps”. Places where food is more fit in a garbage bin than on a plate. But how do you find the good places?

The Italian cuisine is exceptional. And without the shadow of doubt, I am not afraid to say that for me the Italian kitchen is the best in the world. Whether we talk about the Umbrian peasant cooking, the Ligurian sea inspired kitchen with its wild herbs or the more spicy Sicilian cuisine, characterized by both Italian …

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In about umbria, Travelguide, Umbria, Wine & Food, Worth knowing

The world’s largest wine producer

Posted on 23. August 2017

Italy is the world’s largest wine producer! As a topic of conversation, both football, pasta and fashion is by far oversized by wine, as it for Italians is the epitome of history, culture and good taste. Wine is always on the lips of italian, and of course to every meal there must follow wine.

Although Umbrian wine earlier on was quite unknown to most, the situation is changing – and the area is well on its way to becoming famous for its excellent wines.

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In Umbria, Wine & Food

FROM THE FIELD TO THE TABLE

Posted on 21. August 2017

The Italian food culture is amazing. Each region has its own menu and its very own distinctive way of making those well-known Italian dishes.

This is true of course also in Umbria, whose kitchen is often called “la cucina povera” or peasant cooking. The Umbrian cuisine is rustic: It is made from traditional recipes – inherited for generations – with few ingredients in each dish. Simplicity and freshness are the keywords of the Umbrian food, which has its origin from the Etruscans. Umbrian cuisine is based on local products such as cereals, vegetables, fresh herbs and of course olive oil, often referred …

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In Kids, Travelguide

CITTÀ DELLA DOMENICA

Posted on 19. August 2017

Just let it be said right away: If you want to visit the theme parks like Legoland and Disney parks, as a family of children, Umbria will certainly disappoint. For here there are no plastic parks with countless electronic rides that bump and bump and require that you stand in line in infinity.

BUT, if you want to have experiences with your children, it’s a little more …. authentic, quieter and with an unequivocal array of art and culture, Umbria is the place to go.

For Umbria at children’s height, no demands are made, so at least want to go down the pace. …

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TRADITIONS WITH A TWIST

TRADITIONS WITH A TWIST

A BITE OF ROME

A BITE OF ROME

MAYOR ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP

MAYOR ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP

Hunting, companionship and wild nature

Hunting, companionship and wild nature

THE WHOLE WORLD HAVE TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF UMBRIA

THE WHOLE WORLD HAVE TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF UMBRIA

CHEESE IN THE BLOOD

CHEESE IN THE BLOOD

The restaurant of the month: Taverna del Veziere

The restaurant of the month: Taverna del Veziere

GNOCCHI ala VERZIERE  WITH 3 SAUCES

GNOCCHI ala VERZIERE  WITH 3 SAUCES

FESTIVALS FOR EVERYTHING

FESTIVALS FOR EVERYTHING

SHOPPING FOR FOOD IN ITALY

SHOPPING FOR FOOD IN ITALY

ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE

WHEN FOOD TELLS A STORY

Santa Spinna – one of the major events in Montone

WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO ITALY, YOU MUST KNOW THAT

Italians and their religious beliefs

Something about old cars and Italian mechanics …

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RESTAURANT

The world’s largest wine producer

FROM THE FIELD TO THE TABLE

CITTÀ DELLA DOMENICA

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