Rustic, rickety-looking structures perch precariously over the water, resembling giant wooden crabs emerging from the sea. Called trabocchi, they are simplistic fishing platforms dotting the coastline of southern Abruzzo, from Francavilla al Mare to Vasto. Read more
In the shadow of the ancient Greek ruins of Paestum is a buffalo ranch that some days garners more visits than the historic site on their doorstep. The popular draw at Tenuta Vannulo is the lusciously creamy mozzarella di bufala, a decadence worthy of the gods that were once worshipped in the temples nearby. Read more
On the steep hillsides north of Ascoli Piceno you’ll find a heritage grape native only to this area. The uva pecorino has produced fine wines for centuries but has only recently begun to receive attention outside the region. Read more
ABOUT MY BELLA ITALY
This is not a generic list or an internet-researched resource. I have personally visited every place, walked through each museum, eaten in each restaurant, participated in every festa, and laid my head in every hotel or villa that you see here. I am not compensated for these write-ups, they are not “advertorials”. They are places I’ve found and enjoyed during my travels around the bel paese. Read more