“Un caffè, per favore.”
Dec | 05
The obvious translation of this sentence is, “A coffee, please,” but if you’re expecting a Starbucks-size jug o’ Joe, you’ll be surprised in Italy. The standard coffee here is the espresso, made with hot steam (no drips!) and a very... Read More
Frescoeing comes to Umbra!
Dec | 05
Frescoes are everpresent in Italy, and practically everyone gets to the point that they wouldn't cross a street to see another "early work of a minor Tuscan master." But who wouldn't cross a room to make a fresco? Like the... Read More
The Final Tandem of 2008!
Dec | 05
American and Italian students came together last night for the semester’s final meeting of Tandem, Umbra’s language exchange program. Rather than meet as usual at Umbra I, staff member Mauro Rennamet everyone at the fountain in Piazza IV Novembre and then... Read More
Perugia Makes National Geographic!
Dec | 05
Perugia is featured in the November/December 2008 issue of National Geographic Traveler's "The World's Sexiest Small City." Check out what they have to say about this medieval treasure in the following article:http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2008/11/perugias-treasures.html Enjoy other photos taken around Perugia and throughout bella... Read More
We’ll Miss You, Too!
Dec | 05
Hard to believe that the Fall 2008 students arrived in Perugia only four months ago! Exams are finished, suitcases are almost packed, and everyone is running out to buy last minute gifts and reminders of their favorite little town in... Read More
Cooking With Eros!
Nov | 06
Umbra student Erica Mouch had this to say about her culinary experience with five-star chef, Eros... Even his name sounds fabulous. As soon as I heard I could cook with a five star chef - in his kitchen, in his... Read More