Natalia Ginzburg (July 14, 1916–October 7, 1991) is regarded as Italy’s most important post-war female writer who was interned with her Jewish husband Leone during the 2nd World War in Pizzoli, Abruzzo.

With Autumn’s arrival, it’s time to turn on the oven and get back into making bread like focaccia that doesn’t make too much of a dent on an electric bill. This much-loved gluten-free focaccia recipe by Lindsay Heller is perfect for decorating as her latest Autumn bake shows off!

Our 24-hour guide to Penne is written by local Dianne Drew, who runs the boutique-style b&b and guestroom rental, ‘Terracielo Ramona‘ with incredible terrace vistas of Penne. She is part of the local arts co-operative and can guide you on some of the fantastic artisans to pay a visit to.

The evocative Castello della Monica is a fascinating Abruzzo folly located in an upper leafy part of Teramo

Abruzzo has lost Pierluigi Imperiale, a vet with a passion for bringing the well-trod…

Casale San Nicola (TE) is one of those secret Abruzzesi villages that you stumble…

Many people ask is there a must-see or visit Abruzzo bucket list?  For those looking for a list driven by visual treats, you could seek inspiration from Alessandro Speca’s new photography book, Sensazioni d’Abruzzo

The small Chieti town of San Giovanni Teatino’s re-enactment of the rites associated with their patron saint, John the Baptist, foraging for wild herbs and flowers to make the elixir, L’Acqua di San Giovanni illustrates perfectly one of the more colourful ways to learn about Abruzzo and a particular community

Valeria shares one of her delicious culinary confidences with a story and recipe about Pasta alla Genovese and how it changes style and ingredients in Abruzzo and the small art town of Penne

Sometimes we in Abruzzo can be immune to the wonders around us, the incredible…