I am completely blown away by the eastern region of Le Marche in Italy. After years of my Italian sojourns, I finally made it there thanks to the lovely ladies from DiscoverMarche. They not only gave me the initial push to plan a trip but also showed me around the best places in the region. […] … Continue reading Numana by Ishita, Italophilia
Category: Ancona
Sweet country cottage living, in Petritoli
When visiting Le Marche you have a few choices on where to stay. Scattered from sea to the Sibillini mountains we have agriturismos, hotels, or used sites like Airbnb, Booking.com or Home Away to find a place. Either by the sea, in a medieval village or experience the countryside. Below is another top choice that a friend of mine has and … Continue reading Sweet country cottage living, in Petritoli
Portonovo an ancient fishing village
This Jewel of a place is located on the coast line of Monte Conner National Park, south of Ancona. One can arrive here by one narrow paved road, walking along the coast, boat or by hiking down steep paths. The coast is high and rocky with its highest point at about 400 meters … Continue reading Portonovo an ancient fishing village
Le Grotte di Frasassi / The Frasassi Caves
Today I went on an adventure into the subterranean complex of the Frasassi Caves. They extend for 30 km on 8 geological levels and is one of the largest and most fascinating subterranean routes in the world. Beginning with the mixture of bicarbonate water from the Sentino River and the mineral sulfurous water coming from … Continue reading Le Grotte di Frasassi / The Frasassi Caves
Recanati, Loreto & Sirolo a collaboration of 3 beautiful villages….
I had some visitors to share the day with me. I collaborated these three villages together to give them a beautiful tour, Recanati, Loreto then Sirolo for lunch and ice cream. Recanati, is a special village that is also the birthplace of Giacomo Leopardi. Loreto, is a village that has the home of the Virgin Mary … Continue reading Recanati, Loreto & Sirolo a collaboration of 3 beautiful villages….
Mary, Mother of mercy…
MARIA MATER MISERICORDIAE Amazingly this past Saturday I was invited to join members of FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) to the exhibition of Maria Mater Misericordiae in Senigallia, that is located in the northern part of Le Marche. This was held in the beautiful Palazzo del Duca, and we had a special guided tour from the wonderful … Continue reading Mary, Mother of mercy…
Marche Magic 