Exploring my maternal grandparents Abruzzese heritage and enjoying the rest of Italy along the way.
Abruzzo's most populous city, Pescara, has a reputation as a brash new city, however its history pre-dates the Roman Empire. The Lombards, Spaniards, Turks and French have all attacked or ruled over the centuries. As a key Adriatic port city, much of the old medieval centre was bombed and destroyed during WWII. It has the appearance of... Continue Reading →
After three weeks in Lanciano, I was a little sad to leave, but also excited to see more of Abruzzo. The still-hot weather drew me to the coast and the ancient city of Vasto. Vasto has a great seafaring and fishing tradition which is expressed with perfection in the most famous dish of the region,... Continue Reading →
