Yo Monteolivo

My name is Yo, I live in a house named Monteolivo, in The Netherlands, in a village near Alkmaar, called Heiloo. In my bilingual blog `La Vita di monteolivo` I like to share my favorite things in life. Those are the Italian kitchen, my vegetable- and herbgarden, and my pets. There are six cats, of which Pio is my absolute nr. 1 and two German Shepherds called Uno and Chica. But most of all, three times a year I simply have to follow my roots, to travel to Italy and Umbria in particular.

4 Tips Tor a Successful Family Road Trip in Italy

You’ve researched destinations, you’ve chosen Italy and you’ve booked the family trip. Everyone is really looking forward to your holiday together, which is going to include at least one road trip adventure exploring rugged mountains, searing blue lakes and peaceful … Read More

Italy’s Hidden Treasures – Fonti del Clitunno

A spot I wanted to write about for a long time are the Fonti del Clitunno. Situated alongside the Via Flaminia near the hamlet of Pissignano – in the Italian region Umbria – you could easily miss the entrance, which … Read More

Urban Trekking in Todi – Italy

A very nice way of visiting a city is the urban trekking, best when it’s guided by a certificated guide. I took one in 2011 in the Italian town named Todi, Umbria, organized by Todiguide.com and though I had visited … Read More

Wandering around medieval Umbria, Italy

Whoever has been to Umbria before, most likely knows its most famous cities like Perugia, Spoleto, Todi, Orvieto, Spello, Gubbio and so on. I would strongly recommend to visit one of these cities and I myself will absolutely write a post on … Read More

Back to the Middle Ages in Bevagna, Italy

Though every inch of Umbria is worth visiting, this blog is about one of my favorite villages. Bevagna. Actually I write a blog about Bevagna every year, because every time I am there I discover new spots or new people. … Read More

Do you like Umbria? I love it! This is why

Mostly, I feel very comfortable spending my time in the rolling hills and the valley of Umbria. Being afraid of heights, I never felt the urge to reach a higher level. Of course, I was aware there was a part … Read More