The villages of Lago Bomba need our help.  An enormous black cloud hangs over the area with the threat once again of drilling for gas in a seismic area, The post Keep Lago di Bomba Green appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

This delicious recipe for Sultana Fiadoni is from Giulia who runs a B&B in the picturesque village of San Donato that sits on  Mount La Forcella overlooking Tagliacozzo, the 7th stop if you are doing the Il Cammino dei Briganti. The post San Donato Sultana Fiadoni appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

On Easter Monday, up in  San Donato (AQ), the village hosts a Feast of Peace, when the community comes together with their neighbouring villages and walks a truce, a walk of peace known as the Festa delle Tre Madonne. The post San Donato’s Tre Madonne Easter Walk & Feast of Peace appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

Over time, we've received numerous intriguing queries about Abruzzo from international students looking to use their Abruzzese heritage and work their Grandparents' tales into their studies. The post Grandkids Putting Abruzzo On the Map appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

Abruzzo's capital city L'Aquila has been awarded the prestigious title of Italy's Capital of Culture 2026, with a grant of 1 million euros to showcase its cultural richness and development prospects.  The post L’Aquila Awarded Italian Capital of Culture 2026 appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

Don't miss the chance to witness a heartwarming story that reminds us that sometimes, the most unexpected places teach us the most valuable lessons.  'Un mondo a part' is based in Abruzzo and was filmed in Opi, Pescasseroli, Gioia dei Marsi and L'Aquila.  It addresses the very real issue of the closure of local rural schools due to depopulation and the resilience of the human spirit, the power of education, and the strength of community bonds. The post Un Mondo a Parte appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

We enlisted the expertise of an art historian /author to share his valuable tips to kickstart the job of researching and tracing your Abruzzese roots The post Thirteen Timesaving Tips for Doing Family History Research in Abruzzo appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

Tracing your family's roots in Abruzzo can spark all manner of exciting things, even when the roots are of your spouse!  The post Finding One’s Roots in Abruzzo – Discovering Your Family History appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

Head down to Schiavi d'Abruzzo to catch a playful community celebration of Spring and the giddy unfurling of nature.  The post Through the Mazzaroni Kaleidoscope – Schiavi d’Abruzzo’s Carnival Traditions appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more

Walking Abruzzo's coastal bike path makes a great day out no matter what your age! Diverse seascapes, affordable trains, surprise lunches - Abruzzo's Adriatic Coast is an easy and fun day out! The post Walks on the Flat: Abruzzo’s Coastal Cycle Path appeared first on LifeInAbruzzo - Cherry-pick Abruzzo the Easy Way ..read more