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
Culture
The Birth house Montessori in Chiaravalle
On one of our first trips in 2022, Isabelle and I visited the newly reopened birth house of Maria Montessori, one of the key player feminists of the 20th century. Read more