There is a fact that is particularly true regardless of your being a repeat visitor to Rome and Italy: you will find that you’re more and more interested in exploring off the beaten path destinations, escaping the masses to build your own idea of the country. This includes finding obscure locations and odd places – […]
by C. P.
While we have recommended daytrips in the Umbria region before, we intentionally avoided cramming too many destinations in one single tour of the area. Not just because a day-trip would not be a “one day” trip anymore but would need at least an overnight stay; not simply because it would be too tiring to send […]
From Home to Rome’s ongoing effort to show travelers just how many incredible locations are within reach from Rome has already pointed towards Umbria, to Orvieto – a gateway to this beautiful area in central Italy, just a stone’s throw from the Urbs Aeterna. This time we suggest you a handful of locations that are […]
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While not being in the Lazio region (the state in central Italy where Rome is located), Orvieto is close enough to its borders to represent a fantastic option for a daytrip out of the city. One of Umbria’s jewels, this scenic, picturesque walled town, perched on a hilltop, is a favourite destination for many a […]
