Comments on: best holiday gift ever: painting holiday in italy

By: PassagetoItaly

PassagetoItaly — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:54:02 +0000

Love the video!! I've been to several places in Tuscany, but I've never been to Umbria. Of course, when in Tuscany, you should always see the main attractions - Florence, Siena, etc, but I recommend taking time to go to one of those not so popular destinations. I recommend seeing Cortona, which is an ancient Etruscan city state. Glad you enjoyed! .-= PassagetoItaly´s last blog ..Recipe of the Month: Il Stufato di Vitello e Verdure =-.

By: Wanderlust Scarlett

Wanderlust Scarlett — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:10:31 +0000

Oh… My… God. I am en route, as soon as I have the green light from those who think they know best.

That’s incredible!! Thank you so much for sharing that. WOW!

(tapping foot)

I will get there as soon as I am able…. (sigh…) hopefully sooner than later!

;o)

Grazie Mille!!

Scarlett & Viaggiatore

Wanderlust Scarlett’s last blog post..Light Up The Turkey!

Wouldn’t *that* be a great place for us to finally meet in person?

And now…what’s this about lighting a turkey? Hmm……

By: lara dunston

lara dunston — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:22:58 +0000

Looks absolutely wonderful! Might have to try that next year - which I hope will be our year of experiential travel! Just catching up on you - we're on the road in outback Australia working on some books and stories - and before that so busy with the Italy books - it's wonderful to see what you've been up to, and what you're going to be up to! lara dunston’s last blog post..The Ghan: nothing like the romance of train travel to rekindle a love for travel Ciao Lara! Great to "see" you...and what a great idea for a year of experiential travel. Can't wait to read about it!

By: Ice Tea For Me

Ice Tea For Me — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:32:12 +0000

As a regular reader of A Tuscan View – From Umbria; I always enjoy the posts and photos. The video was fantastic, Italy needs to hire Julian and his video friend to make videos of all over Italy. That would definately help tourism.

My favorites places in Tuscany: City – Firenze; Town – Lucca.

I wonder if Amanda’s butcher is single, will need to hop over to her site and ask. )

Ice Tea For Me’s last blog post..checking the ads

I agree…Julian is a *star*

Too funny that the butcher is getting so much love….

By: Eryn

Eryn — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:40:40 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing that video. so well done and brought me right back to my semester in Florence studying art! Eryn’s last blog post..We’re slaves to our house! Glad you enjoyed it Eryn!

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:09:03 +0000

Looks sooooo beautiful, I dream of living in Florence one day. I love the Tuscan countryside, the medieval villages, the colours, the light, the hillsides dotted with cypress trees (SIGH). Makes my commute to the City even more painful and wretched. Will tell my friend who loves print making and is learning Italian.

Thanks for passing along the word, Lizzie! And hopefully you can come back for at least a visit soon

By: paul of the clue-by-four

paul of the clue-by-four — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:26:25 +0000

Well, as you know I am a bit of a reverse snob about Italia settentrionale… but that being said, I fell in love with Assisi when I was there in my teens. In many ways it will always be the prototypical Italian borgo, and I just adored the light, the narrow streets, the churches…. sigh.

Who am I kidding, I’m an Italophile through and through. I’d even take Milanese fog and pollution right now.

paul of the clue-by-four’s last blog post..Caturday special: the semiotics of LOLcats

Hee hee…I hear you. And now I see the title of your post. I’m a comin!

By: Milanese Masala

Milanese Masala — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:14:08 +0000

What a dream! I can't draw to save my life but I'm tempted to try now. Especially in that setting. I've been to Umbria and Tuscany. I used to make it to Tuscany at least once a year but now that we have kids were it's been more difficult. We usually stay at a very cheap but friendly place near Roccastrada (GR). It's a great location as it's in between the sea (Isola d'Elba) and the province of Siena. One village I particularly love is Montepescali. It's a medieval town perched on a hill with a great trattoria and excellent views of the countryside. Milanese Masala’s last blog post..Cucina confidential Ooh will have to remember that town for when Cherrye and I are up there...yes, we'll get there sooner or later!

By: Kim B.

Kim B. — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:25:48 +0000

Is it just me or do those prices actually seem accessible? Having watched the video, I must say that Julian has a perfectly seductive voice/accent — seductive in the French sense, in which one always seeks to seduce one’s conversational partner or a teacher, her class — that is, to draw them in and interest them.

I want to know more about Mandy! I thought she would be described in the ‘non-painter’ section. As far as I could tell, even the dog got more press than she did!!

It seems like a delightful place to go for a week. I’ve no artistic talent at all, I wonder if beginners could really enjoy it?

Thanks for sharing!

Kim B.’s last blog post..Funny & shiny

Hah, you’ll just have to keep reading over at their place for more and more info

By: Bren

Bren — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:47:48 +0000

yeah i travel there thru you, my friend. sign me up for some classes! i think im going to gift my whole family with art classes… how fun! Enjoy for me!

Bren, you need to get back here….