Stories
Here you’ll find all of my stories categorized by region. Stories about major cities, including Rome, Milan and Naples, are grouped separately. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching here or contact me.
Duomo di Orvieto: Golden Lily of Italian cathedrals
The Duomo di Orvieto was, without a doubt, the highlight of my visit to the city. You can easily spot this landmark from afar, standing proudly on the isolated tufa plateau on which Orvieto is built …
Nera River Park: hike through the Green Heart of Italy
The Marmore Falls in southern Umbria attract thousands of visitors every year. But did you know the falls are part of an even larger park? The Parco Fluviale del Nera, or Nera River Park …
Marmore Falls: Europe’s tallest man-made waterfall
Traces of ancient Roman ingenuity can be found all over Italy. Roads, bridges, aqueducts, amphitheaters, you name it. However, a completely different Roman invention can be found in southern Umbria …
Terni: city of love and steel
Terni is the second-largest city in Umbria and is located in the region's south. Unlike many of Umbria's medieval towns, Terni's layout and architecture are mainly modern. This is the result …
Umbria: a brief history lesson
The region of Umbria, also called the green heart of Italy, is located in central Italy. It is the only Italian region that borders neither the sea nor another country …