Village Blog — About Abruzzo Guide
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.
L’Arminuta International Screenings
For those that loved Donatella di Pietrantonio’s wonderful prose and coming of age story in her award-winning novel L’Arminuta (A Girl Returned) do watch the film, international screenings are just starting, check our list!
What it Means to be a Cousin in Abruzzo
How do you begin to get in touch with your grandparent's family back in Abruzzo? Will your new relationships with them stand the test of time? Here's Annette's story about not just finding her grandfather's family in Collelongo, but keeping her relationships with her new cousins going...
Best Abruzzo Pizzerie Trail
Our handy trail of the best places in Abruzzo to grab a slice of pizza (pizza al taglio), which is sold by weight and is Italy's national 'fast food' or to sit back and enjoy a 'rotondo' and enjoy the whole plate to yourself!
Abruzzo’s Zampognari: Bagpipes & Charm Bracelets
Many people will be adding the figurine of a shepherd zampognaro (bagpiper) to their Nativity scenes this Christmas with little knowledge of their importance throughout the centuries of the shepherd bagpipers of Abruzzo
Sunday Live in Abruzzo: And the Land Won, Beating Giants
Vintage Wanderlust: The Abruzzo of Retro Travel Posters
Saffron for Shoes – A Journey & Recipes from Abruzzo
Red Devils, Spitfires and Partisans
A Stop in Sulmona to See Abruzzo Traditional Dress
Photo Entries For the 2022 Wildlife Fire Fund Calendar
Scanno’s Towering ‘Glorie di San Martino’
