Our ‘all about Abruzzo’ blog is written to keep you connected to Italy’s rocky heart! We explore, discover, and recommend to create a co-operative Abruzzo travel + food blog guide written by those that love Abruzzo. Many of the writers are members on our private LifeInAbruzzo Facebook group, do join us!
FAI Spring Open Day Abruzzo
There are 32 Abruzzesi venues that will be opening their doors for free on 25-26th March as part of FAI’s Spring Open Day which aims to preserve, promote and protect the region’s rich and beautiful cultural heritage
The Tradition of a Fry up as Hangover Fodder!
Have you ever wondered where the traditional remedy for a hangover comes from and its history to Rome and the Italic tribes of central Italy?
Fattoria Valle Magica – A Special Day out in Abruzzo for Kids and Adults
On the list of special places in Abruzzo which make a wonderfully inspired day out for both kids and adults is Fattoria Valle Magica where you can learn hands-on whilst eating something delicious!
How Abruzzo Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how Abruzzo got its name? Here is a simple explanation from the author Anne McDonnel taken from her book, In the Abruzzi,
Life in Abruzzo January Sun
Our theme for our Life In Abruzzo January photography competition was ‘January sun’ with its spectacular low sun silvery gold hues against powder skies that brighten and cheer up down days and here are the stunning winning entries!
Doors in Abruzzo: Janus Ajar
Part 2 of our series on Janus and an excuse for highlighting some of the fabulous doors in Abruzzo!
Winter Feasting in Colledimezzo – Pasta, Fagioli e Cotiche
Ladles at the ready, the snow has arrived which calls for rich and slippery pasta soupy dressings like Pasta, Fagioli e Cotiche so beloved in Colledimezzo (CH). This stunning town overlooks Lago Bomba and its community always serves this dish at their San Antonio Abate festivals
The Loss of our Beautiful Marsican Bear, Juan Carrito
Awful news, our beautiful Marsican bear Juan Carrito has been hit by a car and killed just outside Castel del Sangro on the SS17
Celebrating 100 Years of the Abruzzo, Molise & Lazio National Park
Italy is celebrating 100 years of the Abruzzo, Molise and Lazio National Park by minting a very special €5 coin
Janus the Doorkeeper – Look Up Abruzzo Pt 1
January, a month of duality, of beginnings and ends, as illustrated so well by the depiction of the Roman two-faced God ‘Janus’ who uniquely had no Greek counterpart.
The Best of 2022 from Life in Abruzzo
Wishing everyone much happiness, time, freedom, options, and health in 2023! Here are our 2022 highlights that made an impression right around the world and the favourite things discovered by our Life In Abruzzo Facebook group!
Soaring Fire Rites – Abruzzo’s Immaculate Conception Day Bonfires!
December 8th is ‘Immacolata Concezione’ (Immaculate Conception Day), when Italy traditionally turns on its Christmas lights, but in Abruzzo, there is another tradition and rite in many beach and mountain towns, the lighting of giant bonfires accompanied by song and cheer that begin on the 7th December!