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After dealing with the death of her mother, losing her job of 10 years and finalizing her divorce, Barbara Barto was at a crossroads in her life. The 62-year-old, from Fort Worth, Texas, who had been working as an office manager, struggled to find another role and felt as though she had passed her “expiration date.” Barto decided that now was proba...

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Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a testimony to Italy’s medieval heritage, located in the Gran Sasso National Park. This small village, perched at an altitude of 1250 meters, is surrounded by the peaks of the Abruzzo region, offering a unique blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty. Historically, Santo Stefano di Sessanio has roots that delv...

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It was the morning of May 1, and the Italian village of Cocullo was almost unrecognizable. The typical placidity of its quiet alleys and muted central square had given way to several thousand people: religious travelers, musicians, young women in ornate costumes, tourists from the far corners of the country and beyond. A group of pilgrims from Atin...

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The Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo is proud to present an exciting gastronomic experience in the heart of Miami—a unique restaurant week that will delight the palate with the exquisite wines from Abruzzo, Italy. This delectable journey, a part of charmingtasteofeurope.eu campaign, is set to captivate Miami's culinary scene from October 6th to Octo...

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Natalia Nurzia stirred her thick caffè al torrone, a shot of espresso with milk and molten nougat, as we sat in her family’s bar in L’Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region. “We’ve been here since 1835,” she said, gazing across the square. “Not even wars, not even earthquakes could move us.”  For generations, Nurzia’s family has made chocolate t...

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In the municipality of Borrello, in the province of Chieti, there is the Regional Natural Reserve Cascate del Rio Verde, a place of wild beauty, included in a Special Conservation Area that extends for about 287 hectares. Its peculiarity consists in the presence of the highest waterfalls of the Apennines, real protagonists of the place, which give...

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Travel suggestions for those who wish to run along Italy from Friulian Carnia to the sea overlooking Africa. The freedom of a holiday in campervan in Italy is much more than a "different" idea of tourism. It is a lifestyle, the outdoor holiday par excellence but in the comfort of beds to sleep on and an engine under the bonnet. It is true full-mode...

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Dear friends, as you know we do not stop even in August, and this is the editorial for the hottest month of the year. We are working on some new things that will see the light of day soon, and I hope to be able to announce some of these new things as early as next month. On July 29 I had the honor and pleasure of attending the John Fante Festival,...

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Dramatic mountains, verdant countryside dotted with olive trees, protected national parkland, charming medieval villages and a coastline interspersed with sandy beaches and rustic fishing huts — Abruzzo’s Provincia di Chieti is one of Italy’s most alluring places. While it’s the most populated province in Abruzzo, unlike certain corners of regions...

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A gem so hidden that it is rather difficult to glimpse Pettorano sul Gizio from the road. A few fallen leaves, a few picturesque buildings, and the lush nature of the mountains certainly do not prepare one for the scenery offered by one of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages, located in the heart of the province of L'Aquila. Romantic and poignant, this...

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