A U.S. traveler in the country of her ancestors finds her way by hook or by crook through the tiny hillside roads that lead to the beauty and romance of this wonderland. you can trip on through the roundabouts with us in Umbria, and meet the passionate people of central Italy's farm-to-table wonderland. Get first hand tips on self-catered stays, meet my relatives in Lucca, see recipes, resources, and enjoy tons of fabulous photos worth a thousand words. Having seen the bigger cities on prior trips, this vacation's objective was Umbria, the central plain of Italy, full of farmlands, olive groves and historical ancient hill towns. The rental car, farmers markets, writing and photographing as we went was our enjoyable life for the month of May, when red poppies blanket the fields, and fewer tourists are traveling. Meet Dante Anderlini, whose handiwork shines in the photos of his marble and stone walkways, walls, lookouts, furniture and interior artistry. See the "Niagra Falls" of Italy, learn about Pinocchio, and what the spas in Montecatini are all about.
