The Villa Lidia Journal
Marleen writes about life around the villa: the olive harvest, the roads around Lake Trasimeno, wine at Berioli and the quiet of Umbria.
Yoga in Umbria: Discover the Ultimate Peace on the Terrace of Villa Lidia
A yoga holiday in Umbria: the terrace, the mountain air and the silence of the Apennines that make Villa Lidia a place to find your balance again.
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Holiday Home Italy for 4 Couples: How to Plan the Ideal Summer
Four equal en-suite bedrooms, so nobody draws the short straw. How to plan a holiday home in Italy for four couples, at Villa Lidia in Umbria.
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A Luxury Cycling Vacation in Italy: Why Villa Lidia Is the Ideal Base for Cycling in Umbria
Why Villa Lidia works as a base for cycling holidays in Umbria: routes from the door, a pool for tired legs and the comfort of a luxury villa in Italy.
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The Ultimate Reunion: How to Plan a Stress-Free Week with Your Best Friends
How to plan a villa holiday with friends in Italy: the right balance of privacy and togetherness, and a week at Villa Lidia that stays easy for everyone.
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The 5 Most Challenging Cycling Routes in Umbria from Villa Lidia
The five hardest cycling climbs in Umbria, ridden from Villa Lidia: Monte Cucco and four more mountain routes for riders who want a real challenge in Italy.
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Buddhism in Umbria: A Guide for Deepening and Spiritual Growth
The quiet influence of Tibetan Buddhism in Umbria, the monasteries and retreats that welcome visitors, and the stillness of Villa Lidia for your own practice.
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Cycling Around Lake Trasimeno: 60 Kilometers of Pure Joy
Sixty kilometres around Lake Trasimeno, past villages, lake views and a long lunch. Our favourite day trip from Villa Lidia, by bike or e-bike.
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Wine Tales at Berioli: Warm Smiles and Wonderful Sips
Wine tasting in Umbria at Cantina Berioli near Lake Trasimeno, a short drive from Villa Lidia: warm smiles, local stories and no hurry at all.
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Olive Harvest at Villa Lidia: Sweat, Nets, and Liquid Gold
The story of the olive harvest at Villa Lidia, from the first nets in 2022 to a record year, and the bottle of our own Umbrian olive oil that waits for you.
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