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AgriturismoLife Hand-Picks the Best Agriturismi

I am a strong advocate of agriturismi and even before living in Italy, our preference, whenever possible, has been to stay in more hospitable and friendly places. Since living in Italy, I have stayed at many agriturismi myself and love the idea of getting away from it all in a place that feels like home.  ... Read More »

Christmas Holidays are over!

Christmas Holidays are over!

With the arrival of La Befana on January 6th, the Christmas holidays in Italy are officially over.  Time seems to have flown by in warp-speed especially considering that my holidays started middle of November. I had spent a month in Asia with family and got back to Rome a week before Christmas, in time to ... Read More »

Eating Our Way Through Sicily – Awesome Sicilian Food

Eating Our Way Through Sicily – Awesome Sicilian Food

Now back in Rome, I am reminiscing as well as missing the awesome Sicilian food we had while on vacation there.  You are spoilt for choice in Sicily and while we tried to pace ourselves in those two weeks, it was a real challenge. We literally ate our way through Sicily, starting in Palermo where ... Read More »

Celebrating Easter in Rome

Celebrating Easter in Rome

If you are celebrating Easter in Rome, here are a few posts which I have come across that will provides very useful information regarding the different events taking place in the city and of course, don’t forget to try some food specifically for Easter. Easter Week in Rome by Viator Travel Blog Easter in Rome: ... Read More »

Bed and Breakfast in Maremma: Le Chiuse

Bed and Breakfast in Maremma: Le Chiuse

At the last minute, we found a bed and breakfast in Maremma!  Last minute means we were on the highway on our way to Maremma when we got a call from the bed and breakfast to confirm availability. I admit it’s our fault as we decided on Thursday to leave for the weekend.  We called ... Read More »

A Lovely Bed and Breakfast in Montepulciano

A Lovely Bed and Breakfast in Montepulciano

I am hesitant to share this bed and breakfast in Montepulciano because I would like to keep it a best-kept secret! We came across this bed and breakfast in Montepulciano because the place we booked in Norcia, Umbria only had 1 night available.  Thank goodness for that because this place is a jewel. Casa Di ... Read More »

Norcia Accommodation: Casale nel Parco Dei Monti Sibillini

Norcia Accommodation: Casale nel Parco Dei Monti Sibillini

When we planned our trip to Norcia, we actually found it difficult to find a nice Norcia accommodation.  Late last year for our birthdays, we were given the SmartBox “Soggiorno Gustoso” and decided to finally use it. If you aren’t familiar what the SmartBox is, it is basically a gift certificate to use at various ... Read More »