Gastronomy
Truffle Museum in Acqualagna
In Italy we have an internal fight among the cities that rightful (or not?) call themselves “the capital of truffles”. We stan for our Acqualagna, where we spent a funny Read more
Gastronomy
Cartoceto DOP Olive Oil
Living in the countryside in Le Marche means that you never rest, especially after the grapes harvest, there it comes the olives’ one! Italy has as many as 400 different Read more
History
The Remembrance Park in Monte San Vito
In November the dead are remembered in many places and in many ways, including Italy. On November 1st and 2nd, on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, there is Read more
Famous Characters
VIP treatment for Pope Pius VIII
The aristocratic residence of the marquis of Castiglioni in the heart of Cingoli can be visited by appointment, Isabelle found out. “Let’s go!” we said to each other and visited Read more
Villages
Castelli di Arcevia. Part 3: Palazzo
Our discovery tour through the walled villages of Arcevia continues! After Nidastore, Caudino, Castiglioni and Avacelli, it’s time for the picturesque Palazzo. Do you remember how we previously said that Read more
Gastronomy
Have you ever tasted “paccasassi”?
During an event organised by the Slow Food Ancona, Elke, my fellow blogger, discovered the paccasassi. She was looking at one of her neighbours at the table, who very naturally Read more