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Is Umbria safe?
Travelling in 2026 has become a different business altogether. Since the Middle East conflict reignited in late February, jet fuel prices have roughly doubled. Airlines, from KLM to Lufthansa, are…
How to choose an agriturismo in Umbria (without getting it wrong)
Umbria is one of those regions that almost never disappoints. The landscape rarely lets you down, the art cities are human-scale, the food is honest and often very good.
Lovely meat, shame it’s a bit tough
When Elena cooks, the verdict is always the same: “Lovely! Delicious! Best ever!” Every so often, though, a different one lands: “… lovely meat, this — shame it’s a bit…