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Pesaro e Urbino, Italy

Ashley Bartner

  Looking for a curated list of recommendations for your upcoming trip but don't have the time to do all the research yourself?  Let me help!

 With over 15 years living in Italy (and owning an award winning farm, inn & cooking school, creating custom itineraries for our guests) AND traveling/eating my way through Europe while staying in airport motels, farmstays, boutique B&B's & luxury hotels - I'll share with you my insight and expertise in customer serivice & hospitality along with culinary, sustainable and bespoke travel.

Below is a list of our services: 

For any questions, email me at: info@latavolamarche.com or DM me on Instagram @ashleybartner

Italy Travel Planning Call + Custom Guide

Living in Italy over 15 years I have collected a shopping list across the country, this is a living list & will continue to be updated! 

Random Tip: An often missed gem for shopping in Italy is the hardware store! The smaller the town, the bigger the selection- from everything wine making to various sizes of the classic moka (stovetop coffee pot) to massive cow bells and even gorgeous wool sweaters (especially in the alps)!

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Slightly off the beaten path of the infamous Cinque Terre, think of Levanto & Bonassola as the 6th & 7th villages just to the North. Laid-back, family friendly and just more our vibe (we don’t even have kids!) We spent 3 nights in Levanto in September. Convenient to reach by car, then park and take the train, ferry, hike or bike from there! 

Included in this guide:
* Where to Stay
* 6 Places to Eat & The best Gelato
* Best spots for Aperitivi
* Beach suggestions
* Boat Trip recommendation
* An interactive map to follow with georgraphical locations & contact details of each location 
* Access to any future updates to this board

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Matera is like no other Italian village I’ve ever visited! Referred to as ‘little Jerusalem’ it is one of the longest continually inhabited places on earth. Once thought of as a disgrace, Matera has recently been named European capital of culture & featured in the new James Bond film! 

I recommend visiting in Spring or Autumn as it gets HOT, especially if you plan to hike! 

Included in this guide:
* Where to Stay
* 5 Places to Eat & The best Gelato
* Best spots for Aperitivi
* Local Guide recommendation
* Day Trip to Altamura for Extra Virgin Olive Oil & their famous Flour Mills
* An interactive map to follow with georgraphical locations & contact details of each location 
* Access to any future updates to this board

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Matera in 2 Nights + Altamura Day Trip

This laid back fishermen’s village, along the Adriatic makes for a perfect day trip to the beach. It’s only 45 minutes from our farmhouse so this is our go to getaway for the day! Check out the walled city for shopping, the weekly markets, an aperitivo & our top pick for gelato. Fano is small and easy to walk. Hit the beach to take a dip in the sea and eat fresh seafood deom the Adriatic. 

Included in this guide:
* 7 Where to eat & what to order
* Best spots for Aperitivi
* Market details
* Beach suggestions
* Where to park
* An interactive map to follow with georgraphical locations & contact details of each location 
* Access to any future updates to this board

Insiders Guide to Fano | Beaches, Drinks & Where to Eat

After 15 years+ owning an award winning inn & cooking school here, we are VERY familiar with the wines of our Region & happy to share these favorites with you, all of which have been served at our farmhouse throughout the years!

These are a few of our favorite wineries from Northern Le Marche for red, white & rosè. Plus two of our favorite enoteca's to rehydrate after a long day where you can find a mix of all these fantastic local bottles on their shelves! 

These wineries reflect the diversity of the region and include grapes that are completely unique to the area:  
* Lacrima di Morra d’Alba
* Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
* Bianchello di Metauro
* Incrocio Bruni 54

Take this list and visit the map for an interactive road trip! Or hire an expert guide and leave the driving to Marco, I've included details below of our trusted local Wine Guide & he'll pick you up where ever you may be staying in the area. 

Included in this list:
* 8 Wineries 
* Top 3 Favorites List with suggested bottles to try!
* 2 Enotecas 
* Contact details for Local, English-Speaking Wine Guide (includes transportation)
*  Personal tips and suggestions 
* An interactive map to follow with georgraphical locations & contact details of each location 
* Video of our visit to 3 of the wineries on this board, buying 600 liters of local wine for our farmhouse! 
* Access to any future updates to this board


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I just loved Lago di Garda and picking Bardolino as our Homebase for a girlfriend’s getaway was perfect! Here are my suggestions after a 2 night stay during early November. 

Included in this guide:
* Where to Stay
* Best spots for Aperitivi
* 3 Wineries
* Shopping suggestions
* Boat Trip
* An interactive map to follow with georgraphical locations & contact details of each location 
* Access to any future updates to this board

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I'll keep updating this list!

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The coveted "Cashmere Road" in Umbria is dotted with amazing shops (and many times this is the factory  where the sweaters, etc. are being made as well) between Torgiano & Solomeo, here are a few of my favorites where you can find great deals. If you want to spend big bucks head straight to the crown jewel, Brunello Cucinelli in Solomeo!  However I recommend visiting them last - the village itself Brunello Cucinelli restored and is worth a stroll about, to see the different parts of the cashmere making process (it's like a living museum) not to mention the views are spectacular. 

Remember this is Italy, many places close for a lunch break so be sure to plan your route accordingly. We had breakfast in Torgiano and hit the road with IMA Cashmere as our first stop and finished at Brunello Cucinelli just before lunch (with a total of 5 stops), but it all depends on how long you stay at each shop for how many you can fit in. 

Happy cashmere shopping!!

In this guide, you'll receive: 
* 10 cashmere shops
* Price range from budget to luxury shopping
* Personal tips and suggestions 
* An interactive map to follow with georgraphical locations & contact details of each location 
* Access to any future updates to this board! 


Bufaloro

San Martino In Campo

Solomeo

Perugia

Torgiano

Corciano

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From the Adriatic Sea to foothills of the Apennines, there's so much to see & taste in Northern Le Marche. Here are a few of our favorite day trips around the Pesaro-Urbino province. 