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March 2017

Traveling in Tuscany: Mind the Curves
Tuscany is truly a magical place to rent a car and just drive around, and for some to hire a driver. The rolling hills, the hairpin turns, the slamming…
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Robbin Gheesling
It's NOT Always All About Florence - The Culture of Tuscany
"...lightly, softly, go yourself, to Tuscany..." - Guido Cavalcanti It took me over a week to fall asleep without earplugs when I moved into my…
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Raelinn Doty
Think You Know Chianti? Dig A Little Deeper.
"This does NOT look like the postcards," I said to myself looking out across the vineyards during my very first trip to Chianti in Tuscany.
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Robbin Gheesling
The Simple, Rustic Pleasures of Tuscan Food
The scenery of Tuscany is glorious, but for me, the very most enchanting part of Tuscany is the food and wine.
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Raelinn Doty
Cream of Tomato and Carrots with "Onion's Perfume"
Delicious Umbrian Recipe from Locanda del Teatro in Montefalco
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Raelinn Doty
Ragu Toscano
A delicious, traditional Ragu Toscano recipe from our dear friends at Il Leccio Ristorante/Enoteca in Sant'Angelo in Colle
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Robbin Gheesling
Tuscan Farro Salad
This recipe is a twist on the classic recipe which is usually served cold with lemon and capers. I’ve made some changes to better accompany the rich…
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Raelinn Doty

February 2017

Umbria: Travel Resources
One of the best reasons to visit Umbria is that it’s a bit out of the way of the usual path of the major cities. Here is how to get there.
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Robbin Gheesling
The Green Heart of Italy - Culture in Umbria
Umbria possesses a wealth of cultural heritage as well as a natural beauty giving the region the nickname, "The Green Heart of Italy." It is called this…
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Raelinn Doty
The Culinary Delights of Umbria - Savory, Seasonal, Superb
Being the only landlocked region of Italy gives Umbria a unique foodshed compared to the other regions of Italy with their often ample coastlines…
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Raelinn Doty

January 2017

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