Life in Abruzzo
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Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
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Ancestry, History & Culture
Abruzzo Insiders Geography Quiz
Test your Abruzzo knowledge in this fun geography quiz covering coastlines, mountains, wine, wages and local life. How well do you know it?
Abruzzo Mountain Town Pushes Back Against Big Oil
How a brave Abruzzo mayor saved his town's gas station, and why big oil war profits prove it's time for real rural community support.
Abruzzo’s 81 Bears, and the Wildlife its Region Won’t Count
Abruzzo has 81 Marsican bears, counted properly at last. Its hunting calendar still runs on numbers nobody has bothered to collect.
Wildfires in Abruzzo: What to do and How to Stay Aware
What to do in an Abruzzo wildfire: the number to call, how to check the daily risk, and what I learned from being through two.
Buying in Rural Abruzzo? Check the Fire Risk First
Ode to Buying Turnkey in Abruzzo
How to Read Abruzzo’s Wealth Map Before You Buy
Erasmus returns: Abruzzo and Britain Reconnect in 2027
Italy’s 7% Tax Expands: 5 New Abruzzo Towns
Cyclone Erminio Red Emergency in Abruzzo
Abruzzo’s Changing Landscape: Landslide Risks
