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Mountainous Abruzzo might just be the Italy that time — and tourism — forgot. This under-visited region is a sprawl of Apennine landscapes dotted with lakes. It’s interspersed with medieval hilltop ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: Travel: Eating your way through Italy’s Abruzzo region
Italy’s Abruzzo region specializes in history, spectacular sights and culinary delights. And when it comes to that latter point, here’s what travelers should add to their itinerary: ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: Travel: In Italy, experiencing all that Abruzzo has to offer
We met our guide, Fabrizio Lucci (from Italia Sweet Italia tour company), in Sulmona, Italy, at Hotel Ovidius. The Roman poet Ovid was born in Sulmona in 43 BC. The small city has a beautiful town ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: A relatively hidden gem, Italy’s Abruzzo uncorks some real treasures
The world has been celebrating the well-known winemaking regions of Italy for centuries. While Tuscany and Piedmont deserve all the wine accolades they get, Abruzzo is a relatively hidden gem. I say ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: Eurobound Launches New Itinerary Exploring Central Italy
Eurobound has introduced a new nine-day independent tour to Italy’s lesser-known Abruzzo region. Situated two hours east of Rome by car, and dotted with historic hill towns, Abruzzo lies between the ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: Italy’s heart-shaped lake in Abruzzo
Tucked into the mountains of central Italy, Lago di Scanno is the famous heart-shaped lake in Abruzzo that tends to pop up in travel photos without much explanation. Where is the heart-shaped lake in ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: This Region May Be Italy’s Best-Kept Secret
I grew up hearing the word—Abruzzo—but didn’t know what it meant. The older generation, their parents born in Italy, often spoke words I didn’t understand. Words of emphasis, food words, sometimes ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: What You Need To Know About Harvesting Saffron In Abruzzo, Italy
Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: The Best-Kept Retirement Secret in Italy
As you ski lazily down a gentle slope, a ray of sunshine hits your face, and you look down to the coastline. The sun is glittering on the Adriatic and has just illuminated the endless vineyards and ...
News Italy » Abruzzo » Tourism: Smallest villages and towns in Italy and where to find them
Italy isn't just about great art cities and famous villages: there's another geography made up of tiny towns where the houses can be counted on one hand and life flows very quietly. These are the ...