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  1. Alex and the Chocolate Factory: how to make chocolate

    Blog: Sophie's World - 14 May 2012

    How to make chocolate: Slice, melt, pour. Then mix filling: cream, butter, lemon peel, white chocolate and Limoncello. Mmm... Limoncello...Alex and the Chocolate Factory: how to make chocolate is a post from Sophie's World

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  2. Low to the Ground in Italy

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 14 May 2012

    Joining a local community celebration that has gone on for centuries, I felt really connected to Italy.

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  3. The Sweet Spot for Solo Travel: the question of “when”.

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 7 May 2012

    The off season and shoulder seasons: a perspective on the best time to travel.

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  4. Assisi from a bird’s perspective…

    Blog: Sophie's World - 4 May 2012

    See the storm clouds? The weather is about to take a turn for the worse, and I'm one of the lucky few who gets a bird's eye view of Assisi.Assisi from a bird’s perspective… is a post from Sophie's World

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  5. Solo Travelers Celebrate – and think Umbria

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 2 May 2012

    A thought occurred to me when traveling Umbria. An unusual thought but it's one solo travelers might enjoy using so... here you go.

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  6. what travel bloggers eat at tbu umbria

    Blog: The Road Forks - 1 May 2012

    View of Perugia from TBU photowalk

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  7. What A Difference A C Makes

    Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 26 April 2012

    Umbria, Cumbria. How one little letter changes muddy, murky mulch into overflowing olive groves. What A Difference A C Makes first appeared on

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  8. We’re Speaking at Travel Bloggers Unite

    Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 17 March 2012

    Do you have your ticket yet? Travel Bloggers Unite is happening on April 20-22 in beautiful Umbria, Italy and we're speaking at it along with some of the top people in the travel industry.

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  9. Art and Culture Camp for Kids in Italy

    Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 3 January 2012

    If you are mulling over a 2012 trip to Italy and are looking for was to engage your kids in the experience, I highly recommend the Art al Sole day camp for international children (the program is in English). Developed for ages 6-12 (Apprentices) and ages 13-17 (Masters), Art al Sole introduces children to a variety of art principles and practices within an array of glorious historical settings in the Italian countryside.

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  10. My Favorite Thing In Umbria Is Wine

    Blog: Travel With Julie - 10 December 2011

    As I mentioned in My Favorite Things In Italy, there are just so many things to like about Italy. My friend Monica in Venice has a favorite Osteria. Letizia has a favorite seasonal harvest.

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  11. My Favorite Event In Umbria Is The Olive Harvest

    Blog: Travel With Julie - 30 November 2011

    We've already learned about Monica's favorite Osteria in Venice.

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  12. Take My Luggage; Please!

    Blog: Ron in Rome - 5 December 2010

    For many travelers, storing your luggage on a brief stay in a city – traveling by train or plane – can be a problem. Most of the larger cities and airports do have a “LEFT LUGGAGE” service (deposito bagagli). The fees are very reasonable  and I’ve used this service at multiple train stations. With the [...]

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  13. Travel: A Romance for Dog Lovers

    Blog: A Traveler's Library - 13 September 2010

    Destination: Collelungo, Umbria, Italy Book: NEW Marcus of Umbria: What an Italian Dog Taught an American Girl About Love by Justine van der Leun (June 2010) GUEST POST by Edie Jarolim First, an admission: I rarely read travel memoirs by living writers.   I consult travel guides for help with trip itineraries  (more disclosure: I’ve [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library

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  14. Umbria: Italy’s Green Heart Beats for Kids

    Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 10 August 2010

    There are certain things we tell ourselves, we promise ourselves, we solemnly vow to ourselves, when we become parents. Our children will never get parked in front of the TV. Our children will never play with war toys. Our children will never eat sugary breakfast cereal, especially not directly out of the box. Our children will never change the way we travel. All of these are ridiculous, we discover disconcertingly early into the parenting adventure. Sooner or later you need to shower in peace, which is why God created the Disney movie.

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  15. Orzo You Say?

    Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 14 May 2010

    Orzo conjures a rice-shaped pasta, but Orzo in Europe, especially in Italy, where the drink originated, is usually short for Caffé d'Orzo (Barley Coffee). Originally popular as a caffeine-free drink for children, it is made from ground and roasted barley, sometimes with added rye, chicory, figs, or anise.

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  16. Orvieto – Day Trip from Rome?

    Blog: Ron in Rome - 9 May 2009

    By Mike Simmons We had many day trip possibilities on this vacation but didn’t really spend much time away from Rome, with one exception… Orvieto. I had checked TA for lodging options beforehand and had narrowed it down to two B&B’s in the historic (as opposed to the modern) town. I had hoped to make [...]

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