Wake up call at 4.00 am…where am I going this early on a Sunday? It must be something really unique… indeed, it is. I drove all the way to Marotta to watch and live the reenactment of the old fishing tradition “alla tratta” or “alla sciabica”. This is an ancient Read more…
Easter 2021 (well, also Easter 2020) is nothing but usual for us, in Le Marche. In fact, we usually go out and enjoy very big meals (that last between 3 and 4 hours) in restaurants or with our families on Easter Sunday. This year we are forced to celebrate at Read more…
Because of the difficult Corona year, in which even the Christmas celebrations at home are different than usual, many Marchigians and many Italian communities have come up with something to create a particularly beautiful and magical Christmas atmosphere in the towns. And Fabriano has really outdone itself in creating this Read more…
My motto for 2020’s gifts’ list was “support local artisans”. It is not easy to find some talented craftsmen these days, that’s why you can trust us when we recommend Laura Scopa’s studio in Appignano: Federico Brocani, who with his organization “Marchecraft” brings together tourists and Marchigian artisans from various Read more…
Many Catholic countries celebrate the Assumption of Mary on August 15th, including Italy. This date is also a traditional day off in Italy, called “Ferragosto”. Don’t be surprised if everything seems to be shut down for this day, indeed even some shops and restaurants may be closed (although it is Read more…
A lot is still collected from nature here in the Marche: wild asparagus in spring, mushrooms in autumn and herbs in summer. The nicht before Saint John the Baptist plays a special role in this, because the dew that falls that night is said to have special healing powers, and Read more…