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.
Everyone’s a Tony – The Story of St Anthony Abbot
Listen to a TV or Radio show with an Italian in it and you’d almost be surprised if he wasn’t called Tony, but do you know why or about Saint Anthony Abbot
Aladdin’s Cave of Veggie Delight & O so Much More
An Aladdin’s Cave of multicoloured delights & weekly changing cornucopia of beans & dried things to stumble into which show local can compete with the big boys
Azzinano’s Murals – a Colourful Blast of Life the Abruzzo Way
Take a leap back into Abruzzo’s recent historical & sociological past through Azzinano's emotive colourful blast via its unique open-air murals
Blessed are the Primavera Peas Givers
Oh the charm of my local veggie lady who sets up stall in Tossicia & oozes rapport; she could teach Retail Experts plenty about the beauty of repeat purchases!
San’Antonio Abate – Tossicia’s Firestarter
The Fourth Musketeer & Salsiccia di Fegato
Christmas Pleasure, Pain & Portare
A Sanctified House Celebrated in Poggio Umbricchio
The Living Nativity of Cerqueto
Abruzzo Walk with Weasles & Woodpeckers
Tossicia’s Museum of Traditional Arts