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.
Begging for Marsican Bears: The Path to Justice and Co-Existence
September never tragically arrived for the highly endangered Marsican Bear, Amarena. She was named after her love of eating the wild black cherries (Amarena in Italian) that grow abundantly in the Abruzzo.
Caporciano, A Town with Stories to Tell
The quiet, unassuming town of Caporciano is about twenty minutes by car from L’Aquila, an hour from Pescara, and just an hour and a half from Rome. Ancient houses of soft fawn rock huddle together silently on the hillside amidst thick forest and almond groves – if they could speak, what tales they could tell! Caporciano is a place that effortlessly wears the mantle of a colourful history down the centuries.
Scanno – The Return
In a vibrant and nostalgic journey, two first-generation American girls recount their captivating experience of visiting their father's enchanting birthplace of Scanno, nestled where the air is alive with whispers of ancestral tales and the sweet melodies of heartfelt reunions
Abruzzo Comune & Municipalities Eligible for 7% Flat Rate Tax
Abruzzo Comune & Municipalities Eligible for 7% Flat Rate Tax
Janus the Doorkeeper – Look Up Abruzzo Pt 1
A Stop in Sulmona to See Abruzzo Traditional Dress
Capetiempe in Abruzzo – The Farmers’ New Year
Traversing The Donkey’s Spine ‐ A Hike to Monte Rotondo
24 Hours in Scanno: A Local’s Guide
Toe Led Embellishment – Roman Mosaics in Abruzzo
24 Hours in Castel del Monte: A Local’s Guide
