Walking and Eating in Tuscany and Umbria: Revised Edition

by James Lasdun (Author), Pia Davis (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2005

  $3.25

  THIS BOOK, NOW THOROUGHLY REVISED AND UPDATED, IS WRITTEN TO SATISFY READERS WHO WANT TO BUILD THEIR HOLIDAY AROUND WALKING, OR THOSE WHO SIMPLY WANT TO INTEGRATE A BIT OF WALKING INTO THEIR HOLIDAY. IT BEGINS WITH A PRACTICALITIES SECTION AND EXTEND INTO THE WALKS THEMSELVES. FROM SIX OR SO BASE TOWNS, THE AUTHORS OFFER ROUTES OF ONE OR TWO HOURS, HALF DAY, AND ONE, THREE, AND FIVE DAYS. THERE ARE ALSO SOME EXTRAORDINARY WALKS WORTH GOING OUT OF THE WAY FOR. THERE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESTAURANTS, TRATTORIAS AND PIZZERIAS, AS WELL AS MARKETS AND OTHER TAKE-AWAY OPTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOOK INCLUDES SUGGESTIONS FOR LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, FLORA AND MANY OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $4.19

  The authors of this text take the reader on a series of walks deep into the Italian landscapes of vineyards, olive groves, forests and mountains, and through hill towns, villages and other cultural centres. The book offers 40 itineraries - from half-day and day walks to routes stretching over several days - combining walking, eating and scenery. Practical tips are included, as is information on accommodation, suggestions for local food and wine, and detailed route maps.