TRAVELLING ALONE

If you are uncomfortable about travelling on your own then why not do a course (painting, cooking, yoga, Italian all spring immediately to mind) for the first week or two. You will make lots of friends and some interesting opportunities migth present themsleves. My only other comment would be it is the height of tourist season in August so most places will be busy. If you will be on your own be prepared to be chatted up!

Thanks Penny for your response. An art or yoga program is a good idea unfortunately I having trouble finding something that is on during August. Any suggestions? Travelling solo doesn't pose a problem for me.  In the past I've spent 3 to 4 weeks in Italy on my own (at a language school) until my husband returns from his meetings. It's just a bit unfortunately this year his absence is at the busy holiday time which is usually extremely hot and often limiting as to what one can do.  I'm in my 60's so being chatted up hasn't really been a problem but if it were I think I could manage. (I hope!). 

My friends run courses at their place in Marche: http://www.lemarcheretreat.com/2012/01/13th-july-23rd-july-painting-the-... Not August but late July.

You may find something interesting here www.sapori-e-saperi.com

Rosemaria  have a look at  www.cherryhouseinitaly.com.  We would be pleased to see you in August. While it is warm here in the mountains during the day, the evenings are pleasant and nights cool. Lots of festivals, sagras etc along with all the other past times we describe on the site.