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Bob Ian

2022 Special Offers

March 8th is International Women’s Day. A reminder that we can work to make a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Here in Italy

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Casal Post
Bob Ian

Need a Holiday?

Finally!   The UK government has announced that people in England, and hopefully shortly, Wales and Northern Ireland, will soon be able to travel more

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ian

Can you spare 30 seconds please

We’re delighted that an Eco Award category has been included in the Shortyz “Short Term Rental Awards 2020,” overjoyed that Casal dei Fichi was nominated

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Travel
Bob Ian

Easy Holidays in Italy

First of all, apologies to those not in the UK – you are probably tired of hearing about Brexit. Imagine how us Brits feel! We

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Events
Bob Ian

Passion and War

Every time we drive across the border which divides our region, Le Marche, from Emilia Romana in the north we marvel at the imposing castle

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CdF life
Bob Ian

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Buon Anno, tanti cari auguri. Bob, Ian, Obi, Sofia and cats. oh, and Jakes

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CdF life
Bob Ian

Bubbles, Cheers

It has been a harsh winter here in Italy, as in much of Europe, and like so many people we have been looking forward to

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CdF life
Bob Ian

Filming Casal dei Fichi

We’ve been keeping a secret since June. Well we’ve told a few people, quite a few probably. Earlier this year Casal dei Fichi was chosen

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CdF life
Bob Ian

A Bumper Year.

It must be a sign that the climate is changing as the ultra traditional Italian country folk are now picking their olives earlier than ever.

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CdF life
Bob Ian

Assisi by the sea sea

Although across the border from Marche you have to admit that Umbria has its fair share of lovely towns: Spoletto, Gubbio, Orvietto and Todi, to

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CdF life
Bob Ian

A night at the opera.

One of the highlights of our summer is the Macerata Opera Festival. Every July and August three productions, generally of Grand Opera are staged in

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Food
Bob Ian

Bologna

We were delighted to see that the famous British chef Rick Stein chose Bologna for one of his weekend breaks as it is one of

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