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UNVEILING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ITALIAN PASTA
Have you ever wandered down the pasta aisle in your local grocery store and felt utterly bamboozled by the avalanche of pasta choices? I know I have. As a self-proclaimed Italian cuisine connoisseur and having lived in Italy for almost a decade, I was under the delusion that I knew everything there was to know about pasta. But standing in that aisle in the heart of Umbria, I had an epiphany: my pasta knowledge was as flat as a lasagna sheet! There was a whole pasta-verse of bizarre shapes waiting to be discovered.
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UMBRIA’S SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS 2024
If music is the ‘food of love’ then this summer prepare to feast in Umbria. From its most famous Jazz festival to the newer eco-conscious International Green Music festival here, in the ‘Heart of Italy’ you’ll find World-class events that cater to every music lover's taste. Join me as I explore the ‘best of the best’ and the ‘best of the least known’ live-music events.
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THE PALIO DEI TERZIERI-CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE
CALLS ALL: Come join our fantastic Palio, ladies and gentlemen, damsels in distress, knights in royal amour, wenches, flag-wavers, sword fighters, and flame-throwers. Festivities begin August 12th
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SARDEGNA: THE WILD, WINDY WEST COAST
As spring approaches, the allure of Sardinia’s west coast beckons with its tranquil beaches and historical towns, ready for exploration and adventure. Often overshadowed by the bustling northeast, this serene coast offers water sports, surfing, and untouched natural beauty. From Alghero’s medieval charm to Oristano’s cultural treasures and the quaint fishing village of Stintino, the region promises diverse experiences. Embrace the local life in farmhouses, witness historic towers, or indulge in Sardinian cuisine and handicrafts. Sardinia's west coast is an invitation to a sensory and soul-stirring journey.
