Gastronomy
The yummy Artichoke Festival in Montelupone
I think I can speak for every real Marchigian here, when I say that what we missed the most in Le Marche during the pandemic were the several and countless Read more…
Culture
The Marchigian origins of Bella Ciao
Who doesn’t know Bella Ciao, the Italian song with a catchy melody? In recent years, the song became popular worldwide as the soundtrack of the TV series Casa de Papel Read more…
Gastronomy
Another addition to our typical Easter breakfast: frittata con la mentuccia
Last year I (wholeheartedly) talked about a typical, rich Easter breakfast with a promise to add the recipe for frittata con mentuccia (a kind of omelet with mint) later. And Read more…
Culture
The pilgrimage church of Madonna della Rosa in Ostra
Silver hearts, wooden crutches of all sizes, images of people about to die in an accident: this is the world of ex-votos, also known as votive offerings. This is how Read more…
Hikes & Walks
Hiking to Pietrarubbia and the Devil’s finger of Pietrafagnana
After some exploring down south, it’s time to head back north again! Isabelle and Erik and their hiking boots went for the hike to the castle of Pietrarubbia and the Read more…
Traditions
Offida – Much more than lace making and carnival
Lace making has a very long history throughout Europe, from Belgium to France, from England to Italy. Le Marche could not be any less and if you are looking for Read more…