Is Abruzzo Italy's best kept secret?

[@giudan]

Sono di L'Aquila, rivedere quelle immagini mi ha fatto piacere. Purtroppo per lavoro vivo lontano, nella terra di Mordor, Padova. Bravo ragazzo

[@mattiascaccabarozzi]

Credevo che la terra di Merdor fosse busto arsizio

[@FrancescoDondi]

Oddio che drammatico 😅 le città venete sono il paradiso rispetto al nord-ovest.

[@Toyhub2345]

@@FrancescoDondi ho dubbi

[@JackBertagnin]

Meriteresti di essere trasferito a Rovigo, marrano!!! Hahahaha... Comunque capisco il dolore già solo di non trovare gli arrosticini in ogni menù (né capretto o pecora).

[@martinocalzavara7530]

Almeno c'è lo spriss

[@pattierichards7391]

My father was born there and was a little shepherd boy before coming to America with his family. He always talked about the beauty and longed to return. We planned to but he passed away of a heart attack. He was my father and best friend. From Roccamontepiano.

[@SojournItaly]

I want to thank you for your comment. I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing but am happy to know that this video (I hope) showed you some of the natural beauty of your family's homeland. Thank you again.

[@Cicalonion]

The same story of john fante

[@andreasantinelli7213]

Rip

[@giovanni2668]

So sorry for your loss. My grandfather was a farmer from Monte San Giovanni Campano. He arrived in England 1900 and created a business and a family. He had to go back to be in Italian army WW1 and returned to England always hoping to return to Italy as he missed it very much. My father his son passed away at age 90 recently and unfortunately never visited his fathers hometown. I intend to visit as soon as lockdown allows.

[@Stu2366593]

@@giovanni2668 Do you have family there still? I wish you a perfect visit.

[@micheledinapoli6435]

I’m from another small, forgotten region of Italy: Basilicata. My father studied in Pescara (biggest city in Abruzzo) and he became linked to this Region. We have friends there and I love it, people are so kind and the fact that makes this region so amazing is that in the space of 20 km you come from the mountain to beautiful coastlines (it’s like the small representation of Italy)

[@SojournItaly]

Italy...on a small scale! Yes, I love that. Thank you for commenting!

[@micheledinapoli6435]

@@SojournItaly you are welcome, It’s a shame my phone corrected some words (because it did not recognize english) at the beginning but I fixed that😂

[@clotildedecasaantici8065]

Troppe pale eoliche

[@DustyDawnaDigsHistory]

Lived in Gaeta Italy 80-86, travelled all over Italy and loved it, Stuck here in Florida USA for now, I hope to return to Italy for good soon.

[@recyclespinning9839]

What happened , you came back for work ? I was born in Sicily came here to USA as a child , possibly would like a second 🏡 home

[@cristiangaio8631]

Trust me man, u DON'T want to live in Italy: everything is complex, there is a lot of taxes an a shit ton of bureaucracy. Don't go to Italy to live here, just come for vacations

[@henryjohnnytacosjr9222]

Well, at this moment, it's better to be stuck in Florida than in Italy! The situation is complicated!

[@whiteswordwarrior9995]

@@cristiangaio8631 the majority of the western world is a bureaucracy, nothing different. Compared to other places, taxes in abruzzo are piss cheap as all housing and cost of life is cheap.

[@mariemarcangelo939]

@@cristiangaio8631 m,

[@lunaciarma9444]

ciao, sono abruzzese e il video è davvero bellissimo! i love how seeing my home from other people's eyes, you did an awesome job!!! :)

[@stefanocostanzo4675]

Frect compa se è bello l'Abruzzo, fieri di essere di questa regione! ❤🐑

[@raffaellasusi3265]

Ciao...anche io sono abruzzese. Questo Video è bellissimo! Complimenti! È vero quello che dice Luna... è bello vedere la tua terra attraverso gli occhi degli altri. Grazie.❤️ Emozionante!

[@samulebonifacio8304]

@@stefanocostanzo4675 gula compa

[@alverygrissom2544]

In pochi posti mi sono trovato bene come in Abruzzo

[@gdifiore997]

My grandfather was born in Roccaraso in Abruzzo, a lovely mountain town.... thx for the video, well done. Grazie Mille !

[@SojournItaly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mummys_boy_]

Mine from Castel di Sangro, just a few miles from Roccaraso. Did your grandfather emigrate? A lot of Abbruzzesi in Canada, and Detroit. I had a great uncle who ended up in Miami.

[@PaoloLeoncini]

believe me: there was no need to go so far to New Zealand to make The Lord of the Rings movie :)

[@emanemanrus5835]

In 1983 the fantasy movie "Krull" (with Kenneth Marshall) was shot here. Production had caught the "Fantasy" atmosphere and look&feel of the place! Plus, some spaghetti-westerns were shot here.

[@giumbolorossonero]

@@emanemanrus5835 ..and Lady Hawke starring Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer; and The American starring George Clooney..

[@Paschendale_]

@@giumbolorossonero lady hawke was filmed in Torrechiara, near Parma (not Abruzzo)

[@giumbolorossonero]

@@Paschendale_ one doesn't exclude the other. Just check here and see Rocca Calascio, on the Gran Sasso (transl. Big Rock), Abruzzo. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladyhawke_(film)

[@Luca-si5fy]

Un fan di A Hobbit Life suppongo :)

[@reneeraw6927]

My father’s family is from Abruzzo. All my life I have dreamed of going there. Now through some very fortunate events, I’ve located my relatives and plan to travel there this coming September. Thank you for your lovely video.

[@SojournItaly]

Isn't just wonderful that you'll be able to reconnect with your family roots in Abruzzo. What an amazing story. I hope you truly enjoy your time in this beautiful region of Italy...it really is such a special place. Thank you for commenting and connecting with me!

[@nathanschiltz5574]

My mother’s side is from Abruzzo as well and last year I got to do a heritage trip there and stay with family. It’s a awesome region of Italy you’ll love it especially since you are also Abruzzian!

[@bitbugsbyte]

Come and visit me! My great grandparents are from Abruzzo and I moved to Rome to find them!

[@mazzy4788]

We live the same life I just can’t go cus I don’t have money😂

[@mazzy4788]

My great grandpa came from abruzzo and apparently some of his brothers are still there and they’ve had children so I want to meet them

[@lorenzogentile779]

I am Italian, but, before of that, I am Abbruzzese. I don't simply love my region, I deeply live it and I think it is a precious treasure which must be shown only to the right people, who can respectfully live it. A kind of massive tourism has ruined a lot of wonderful places in our nation and I hope Abruzzo could remain a bit of secret in some way: not a place that attracts less tourists but that attracts only the "right" ones. Apart of this personal thoughts, congratulations for the video, it is very very good!!

[@SojournItaly]

Lorenzo - thank you very much for your very kind and sincere comments. Having taken guests (in very small groups) to Italy for some years now, I echo your sentiments. The less touristy regions are best for a particular traveler - the ones I hope to attract through my efforts with Sojourn. Thank you again!

[@renataalderighi5681]

Hi, I' m from L ' Aquila, the town nobody knew before the earthquake and then almost everybody knows after that terrible day. Thanks for your video, it' s such a good way to let our places be known and I ' m glad you have appreciated them so much. I went to NewYork twice, a long time ago and It' s stunning!

[@SojournItaly]

Thanks for sharing! I'm delighted to know you enjoyed the video.

[@fabiolagraceffa9261]

I lived in Abruzzo my whole life, I can say it is extremely underrated, as you said only locals come here. Thank you for visiting 😊

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you very much for your kind comments! I look forward to returning soon!

[@descoiatorul]

Abruzzo Segreto means Secret Abruzzo, not Secret OF Abruzzo. It would translate better as "Hidden Abruzzo", as in the unknown part of Abruzzo.

[@SojournItaly]

Silverback Gorrilla I like your translation much better! Thanks for commenting!

[@riccardobalsamo929]

@opabinia56 ahaha

[@vladimirdazbog2933]

Since Abruzzo, especially L'Aqulia is surrounded by mountains, it is one of the most untouched, isolated areas in Italy. Inhabitants of Abruzzo are most genetically similar to the Romans than even the citizens of Lazio because of geography.

[@SojournItaly]

Vladimir Dažbog thank you for commenting! That is very interesting indeed. It makes sense!

[@jeanrita4618]

My mama & her parents were born in Region of L'Aquila in a village called Fontecchio. Not sure it's still there as they left in 1930 to come to America.

[@paulineburke7965]

Spent two amazing weeks last September in Abruzzo. We rented an old farmhouse immersed in olive groves, with a private garden and swimming pool. The silence was like nothing I have ever experienced. We ate wonderful food in the local villages and towns. Paradise! Loaded up on Vitamin D naturally, mental health restored without meds. Looking forward to going back next year 💙

[@SojournItaly]

This is such a wonderful comment. I agree with each of your sentiments. The silence here is like no place else. Thanks again!

[@StormKidification]

Io di Roma che vado al mare a Pescara e c'è il McDonalds sulla spiaggia: the region of Abruzzo offers everything I've been looking for

[@jess0029]

Hahahahah bravissimo/a!

[@francescamoscetta]

I cried watching this.My mum is from Abruzzo, I've spent there some of my most beautiful childhood's summer... oh, the memories

[@SojournItaly]

What a terrific comment. Thank you very much! I’m so happy to know this video evoked fond memories of your childhood. Thank you again!

[@alverygrissom2544]

Abruzzo will always be in my heart, it heals your soul like nothing else Saluti da Viterbo

[@f1l1pp09]

Vivo all estero e non tornare da più di un anno a casa é strano.

[@SojournItaly]

I agree...wholeheartedly. I look forward to returning. Thank you!

[@alverygrissom2544]

@@SojournItaly be sure to try cheese and egg (cacio e ovo) "meat"balls, they are addictive

[@alverygrissom2544]

@@f1l1pp09 immagino, dove?

[@genedifiore7193]

Make sure to visit the small Medieval town called Capestrano, in the province of L'Aquila. Truly worth the trip.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you so much for your recommendation, I really appreciate it. I can't wait to return to Abruzzo to explore more!

[@marcoprincipe3807]

Sono abruzzese e sono molto contento che tu abbia avuto modo di visitare la nostra terra e apprezzare le sue bellezze. Ti aspettiamo quando vuoi... I am from Abruzzo and I am very happy that you have had the opportunity to visit our land and appreciate its beauties. We are waiting for you when you want...

[@SojournItaly]

You are very kind. Thank you so much. You make me feel welcome to return and continue my explorations!

[@marcoprincipe3807]

@@SojournItaly 👍👋👋

[@maggiemiranda9494]

Italy's best kept secret...we think so too. Shout if you are heading back to Abruzzo. Delighted to share your video on the CIAO Abruzzo Facebook page.

[@SojournItaly]

Hey! Thanks for commenting. I can’t wait to return to Abruzzo. There’s just so much to see and experience in this special region of Italy. I may be returning this September! Yes, please do feel free to share my video on the CIAO Abruzzo Facebook page, that would be wonderful! I’ll check out the page now. Let’s stay in touch! Anthony

[@rocco2879]

Sono abruzzese, e questa regione tra mare e montagna e altro ancora e veramente bella. Il video è bello. Sono poco le regioni che hanno lo spettacolo di mare e montagna così vicini. Ciao.

[@SojournItaly]

Ciao amico! Perdonatemi questo tentativo di scrivere in italiano, so che non è molto buono. Potreste inviarmi le vostre località preferite in Abruzzo? Mi piacerebbe visitare quando il viaggio sarà di nuovo possibile! Grazie per aver visto il mio video!

[@rocco2879]

@@SojournItaly le mie località preferite oltre il Gran Sasso, sono anche la Maiella, la Costa dei Trabocchi. Ma naturalmente tutto l'ambiente naturale dell'Abruzzo merita di essere visto, tutto questo richiede un po' di tempo, ma ne vale la pena, perché e un gran bel paesaggio. Ciao.

[@stefanocostanzo4675]

I am from Abruzzo and I love your passion for our place! ❤

[@SojournItaly]

Stefano Costanzo thank you so much for your kind words, they’re a great encouragement to me. One cannot be anything but passionate when attempting to describe your beautiful homeland! Thanks again friend.

[@AbcDjango]

Greetings from Abruzzo! Thanks for sharing my region man! The best thing for me is that we have Mountain and sea between 2 hours by car.

[@SojournItaly]

That's such a dream for so many people! Thank you for your comments!

[@KO-rl9nh]

My Nonno was born in Abruzzo, Navelli and he told me the stories of the war and how the Germans would come and shoot at their village and he told me all the crazy stories from when he was in Navelli for 18 years. Next year I am going to Italy hopefully if the virus settles and I can see the beautiful village that my Nonno lived in and experience the stories he told me about his life in the village and how he came to Australia.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you for your incredible comments...the stories your Nono told you as a child sound interesting and having spent time in Navelli, I can imagine what it was like in my mind's eye. My grandmother has similar stories from the war - bombs going off in nearby villages and the Americans walking the streets giving candies out the children after the Germans left. Our grandparents are a wonderful link to the past. Again, thank you for your amazing comments! Be well.

[@gimnasiumclub9175]

your story moved me.... anche mio nonno mi raccontava le stesse cose ... ciao dalla tua bella Italia

[@SojournItaly]

@@gimnasiumclub9175 I'm so happy to know you enjoyed the video and it made you feel something special. Thank you very, very much!

[@gimnasiumclub9175]

@@SojournItaly baci...

[@billybergendahl3515]

My maternal grandparents came from Navelli to the United States in the early 1900s.

[@amymcginty6634]

Hi, thanks for this fantastic video! My grandfather is from Pacentro, and Grandma is from on top of the mountain in Caramanico Terme. I’d love to see both... they’re not too far from each other. Have a wonderful time with the fabulous Abruzzeze people and their delicious food!

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you for your kind comments! I'm happy to know you enjoyed the video. There's so much beauty in this region and I'd love to share more.

[@benitoraia6525]

Thank you for visiting l'Abruzzo the region of Forti e Gentili people . You gave me good memories " Navelli " is my native paese ,left Italy 1954 my relatives are in Navelli the beautiful , peaceful little town that l miss a lot . Thanks again , ciao from Naples Fl .👏👍🇮🇹🇺🇸🍷😁

[@SojournItaly]

I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for commenting and enjoy sunny Florida!

[@abruzzosegretobb]

ciao @benitoraia6525 I live in Navelli , nice to see your roots are from here!How is your Navelli family name?

[@d.dominik1995]

It s a beautiful region, I discovered just few years ago. Plenty of different environments, towns, villages, ruins, history, nature, mountains, hills, seaside. Especially, a place to be away from everything...

[@SojournItaly]

I couldn’t agree more strongly! Thank you for your kind comments.

[@trishtyahla561]

LOVE this! My Father's family comes from Abruzzo. It's my dream to visit & walk on the same land as my grandparents & their family walked on. It's on my bucket list & I hope I am able to my dream come true. Thanks for sharing this! It may be the closest I come to seeing Abruzzo. Ciao!

[@MG-ot2yr]

Abruzzo is one of the many best kept secrets in Italy, I also enjoy Molise, Basilicata and quiet mountain areas of Calabria.

[@SojournItaly]

Yes, yes, YES! Thank you for your kind comments. I'm planning to return to Basilicata this September if the boarder re-open!

[@carlopesce5747]

Come to Abruzzo, a magnificent place and extraordinary cuisine

[@ianconway9432]

Why do we live in City's when the world is so beautiful. Thank you for this video.

[@mradaChris]

i loved this. my grand father came from civitella del tronto in abruzzo. would love to visit the place

[@SojournItaly]

Hey! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. You really must try to visit someday, especially because of your family background! Thanks for commenting and checking us out.

[@mradaChris]

@@SojournItaly Supposedly there is an ancient castle that we are somehow related to. Castello Di Bonanni

[@SojournItaly]

Chris Sparks 史 瑞 德 that’s very cool. I’ll check it out next time I visit!

[@lorenzodeg.2000]

I am from Civitella del Tronto !! What's the name of your grandfather?? So curious ...

[@mradaChris]

@@lorenzodeg.2000 His surname is Bonanni also my great grandmother was named Lizzi

[@ManuelaPatrizi75]

Hello from Manuela I'm Italian 🇮🇹 American 🇺🇸 and I lived and workded in Usa from 1996 to 2006. Nowadays from 2013 I live in TERAMO ABRUZZO. I really appreciated your video. Woww amazing up there on Gran Sasso d'Italia yeeee! I know the feeling... another world 🌍🌏🌎💖 I'm originally from CIOCIARIA LAZIO region

[@SojournItaly]

Hello Manuela, thank you very much for your comments. I'm delighted to know you enjoyed the video and that you've experienced the feeling of the wilderness surrounding the mighty Gran Sasso! I'm looking forward to returning to Abruzzo soon, once the borders re-open to international travelers.

[@ManuelaPatrizi75]

@@SojournItaly that is very great! Good! Drop me a private message you can also find me on fb under Manuela Patrizi (AmericanWoman). Thanks so much for responding so quickly. 😊 Yep we need to wait... hope not so late to be able to travel again. Meanwhile enjoy life where we are right now. ✈️🏡✈️

[@PredAliegon]

Non ci credo, una teramana italo americana! Anch'io sono di Teramo, il video effettivamente è bellissimo... l'Abruzzo è una terra meravigliosa, un po' chiusa purtroppo..

[@ManuelaPatrizi75]

@@PredAliegon credici

[@TarasNichyk]

I lived there, love ABRUZZO!

[@SojournItaly]

Wow, how fortunate you are to have lived in Abruzzo! I couldn't imagine living in a place so beautiful. Thanks for commenting! I'm happy to connect.

[@caitlyn5045]

My family is from abruzzo. Hopefully I'll go back there one day.

[@daftirishmarej1827]

Thanks for showing Abruzzo. It truly is a secret, and many look down on it, but for me to go back a few decades to a slower time is perfect. Seeing Gran Sasso on one side and Maiella on the other is wonderful! We've had lots of snow recently, but the mountains keep it from the coast unless it comes from the East. I made snow angels on the beach a couple of years ago!

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you very much for commenting, It's made me very happy knowing that people with a connection to this beautiful region enjoy this short video. Snow angels on the beach! That is a rare and special thing in central Italy haha Thank you again for stopping by my channel!

[@AnirudhGupta12]

I was lucky enough to spend a semester in L'Aquila during my studies. Abruzzo is truly one of the most beautiful regions in Italy.

[@pdp1717]

Thanks for your video, my parents are from Abruzzo, and I had the opportunity to go twice to visit my family there. It is a fantastic place, it's so beautiful and tranquil, thanks again.

[@SojournItaly]

Feral Fiori Thank you so much for your kind comments! It makes me happy to know you enjoyed my video and I hope it gave you some small reminder of what a special, peaceful region Abruzzo is. Thanks again!

[@davidediblasio613]

This is my land, a place that i love so much and i'm so grateful you spent an entire video to talk about it. Hope to meet you there!

[@SojournItaly]

I look forward to visiting again soon! Thank you for your very kind comments. Be well.

[@JaniceSteedman]

A member of the Italian trio, Il Volo (Not Il Divo 🙂) is from Montepagano Abruzzo. He’s so proud of Abruzzo. This is the first of your videos that I have seen and it was wonderful. Thank you for a lovely trip to Italy.

[@SojournItaly]

That makes me so happy. I'm glad you enjoyed this short look at Abruzzo!

[@Skiaffo]

Great introduction to the beautiful land of Abruzzo. I am from Rome and I am in love with Abruzzo, I go there many weekends and everytime I discover something new, even after 29 years visiting it. From a naturalistic point of view it's the richest region I have ever seen, not just in Italy but in the whole Europe. You won't believe the wildlife that exist there. There are villages like Civitella Alfedena or Villetta Barrea where wild deers walk in the streets or people's gardens, there are no other places like that. You have seen really a tiny bit of that, I suggest you go back soon! Forget the big cities, if you like nature Abruzzo is the place to go. If you do you can contact me, I can tell every information you need :)

[@SojournItaly]

This is a wonderful comment, thank you very, very much. As you stated, Abruzzo is such a large and incredibly diverse region, there's just so much to see and experience. I'm really looking forward to returning some time in the future, to dig a bit deeper. I would like very much to contact you. Would you like to provide me with your email address? Or, you may e-mail me at [e-mail]. I'd like to contact you before I return again (hopefully next June or September 2021). Thanks again!

[@Skiaffo]

@@SojournItaly sure, I'll email you :)

[@gimnasiumclub9175]

l Abruzzo è pieno di romani!

[@giovanni2668]

Great vlog Anthony. Thank you for the fascinating glimpse into Abruzzo and the Gran Sasso. My late Grandfathers region which I hope to be visiting very soon. Look forward to more of your channel and clear easy to watch insights. I’ve subscribed.

[@SojournItaly]

Glad you enjoyed it! Your comments were very kind...I sincerely thank you. I hope you will be able to visit this wonderful region soon.

[@giovanni2668]

My mother is from Cinque terre. Be nice to see your perspective.

[@SojournItaly]

@@giovanni2668 that’s a great suggestion. I’m sure your mother would amazed to see how that area has changed so dramatically due to tourism. I haven’t been there yet but would love to do some trekking there some day. Which town did your mother come from?

[@BellaVita100]

In a word..."YES" Abruzzo is incredibly beautiful with incredible food,wine and people.Excellent video.

[@SojournItaly]

Weretoast thank you soooo much! I’m delighted to know you enjoyed the video. I really tried my best to do this beautiful region of Italy some justice!

[@BellaVita100]

I had a friend sell an idea to discovery channel that became a show.Your camera work and production are so good you should try to do the same to HGTV. I think Italy is becoming so popular that a show with a home search segment,a cooking segment and a historic site/travel segment would be incredibly popular.Especially something that followed the 1 euro homes angle..Keep up the good work!

[@SojournItaly]

@@BellaVita100 These are all great ideas, thank you! I’d love to be involved in a project like that but I have no idea where to start. Thank you for being so encouraging. I’m looking forward to Italy opening back up so I can make more travel videos. I hope to stay in touch!

[@BellaVita100]

@@SojournItaly The submission to discovery channel is quite simple.I watched my friend through the whole process.If you truly have an interest I would be glad to help you.I don't want to put my email address here so I'm not sure how you can contact me if you want to.I encourage you to try because we love our house in Italy so much I want other people to experience it at least on TV.

[@SojournItaly]

@@BellaVita100 Thanks again, I’d really appreciate connecting with you on this via e-mail. My e-mail address is [e-mail]. Perhaps you can send me a message?

[@WhenIrishEyes]

A beautiful video of beautiful Abruzzo. Can't wait to go back there hopefully this year.

[@SojournItaly]

I hope so too!

[@recyclespinning9839]

Thanks I was born in Sicily. I have been living and working in USA since I was 8, no joke for 50 years. I am beginning to think a second home would be nice . I have not forgotten where I came from☺

[@SojournItaly]

A second home in Abruzzo would certainly be nice! Thank you for commenting!

[@HRradness]

We are traveling to Italy for our honeymoon and I very much want to visit Abruzzo. My fiance's family is from there and we are hoping to track them down. I am rolling the dice and I have booked a few nights at Francesca's place to use as our base. I'm hoping it's as wonderful as you say. The simple fact that you like out of the way places speaks volumes. Ciao!

[@SojournItaly]

Mikey Rad Wow! What an awesome comment. Your trip is going to be amazing. Please be sure to ask Francesca to help you plan your day. There’s so much to do in that amazing part of Abruzzo. Good look tracking down your fiancé’s family! Will you comment again once you return home? I’d love to know how it went!

[@HRradness]

@@SojournItaly will do

[@HRradness]

Long overdue reply. We decided to stay in Sulmona and used that as our base. We travelled to the tiny village my wife's family is from it was a beautiful drive and a cute little town. We loved loved loved Abruzzo! Thanks for your channel it helped inspire us. Can't wait to go back we didn't spend nearly enough time in Abruzzo. Ciao!

[@catherinebean2305]

We bought a house here a year ago and I love it here. Everyone is so so friendly and welcoming and gorgeous scenery and food. We are in Bisenti xx

[@SojournItaly]

That's wonderful. And you're sort of centrally located between the sea and Gran Sasso! Thank you for commenting and enjoy Italy!

[@misspomerol]

I will be in Abruzzo in July to look at a property I wish to buy. I am extremely excited.

[@SojournItaly]

Brittany Meyer oh wow! You must be incredibly excited. Abruzzo is such a special region of Italy and a great place to purchase a vacation home. I wish you all the best in your search!

[@bitbugsbyte]

Did you find anything? If so, can I please see the list of properties you did not buy? I'm considering buying land in Abruzzo too.

[@emilianodec]

@@SojournItaly You should go to Pescocostanzo, Castel di Sangro or Alfedena...You will see some amazing places and that is the best ski resorts (Roccaraso ski resort) on the Apennines mountains! I'm Italian and I've just bought a small apartment in Castel di Sangro.

[@user-yv2in5li7w]

@@bitbugsbyte if you don't mind sir, I would suggest you to check properties around L'Aquila, Abruzzo's capital. In town the prices are much cheaper than anywhere else in Abruzzo, due to the 2009 earthquake. You might find properties in historical buildings for less than 90,000€. Should you be interested in properties in the countryside, I would recommend to search lands and houses in Capestrano, Ofena, Navelli,which are in L'Aquila province too. In this second area it's very common to purchase land for vineyards and olive trees. They are old fashioned villages at the feet of mountains, surrounded by the national parks. I live in a small village nearby L'Aquila and I am fixing my grandfather's old house, which is from the 16th century. I will never sell it as it was built by my grand grand grand fathers. But many properties are being repaired around my area. The province of L'Aquila is for countryside and trekking hiking and nature lovers. And it's at just 1 hour from Rome airports

[@SkaPartizan]

@brittany did you buy it?

[@joeygagliardi7380]

This was Awesome,,, My Grandparents on both sides are from Abruzzo, Provincia di Pescara, Kiete, and also Casbordino. I learned how to speak the Abruzzi dialect prior to speaking English,, as we resided upstairs from my Grandparents. What an awesome adventure it was listening to all the Italian stories,, some of my Grandparents would forget I knew the language and would say oodi mamamia,, I forget he understands everything,, as I would laugh and giggle at that. However I would not ever want to change a thing being brought up in an Italian Atmosphere.. Again Thanks for this video,, have now just subbed,, and am looking forward to much more. Have a Great Day, Peace and God Bless,, here in 2021.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful comments. I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed my short look at the very large region of Abruzzo! You're very fortunate to have been taught the Abruzzi dialect from your grandparents! Be well and thank you again for connecting!

[@ccdice4434]

I'm from Abruzzo my family recently visited the area my kids loved their Heritage .The people and food of Abruzzo are amazing .

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you for commenting! You're so right, this is a very special region of Italy. I'm trying to spread the word!

[@ccdice4434]

Thank you .I'm love the humble strong Abruzzo people I have been around all my life .

[@SojournItaly]

@@ccdice4434 forte e gentile!

[@ccdice4434]

I subscribed to your channel keep up the good work ty

[@SojournItaly]

@@ccdice4434 Thank you! I really appreciate the encouragement. I'm looking forward to finally returning to Italy soon. Stay well, stay healthy!

[@vanessamacdonald9153]

So loved your video. You come across very well, and I felt like I was along for the ride in Abruzzo. Thanks so much.

[@SojournItaly]

Vanessa Mac Donald that is such a lovely compliment. Thank you very much for sharing it with me. It makes me happy to know you enjoyed the video and that it made you feel like you were there! That’s so cool. All my best to you!

[@Matteo-ks6fn]

In Italy we have such historycal, cultural, naturalistic and (of course) food treasures we not even ourselves are aware of. I've been here and there for work, holidays and military and found that's just too many to see in my Country. Abruzzo is a lovely, lovely place i'm very fond of even i'm from the flatlands of Lombardy. Every time i go there i don't know why but my clothes always shrink along the waistline...

[@SojournItaly]

haha! Yes! A lot of trekking. Thank you for your kind comments!

[@ilpeconz5439]

thank you man i am abruzzese and i'm glad that foreign turists enjoy our region,

[@SojournItaly]

Yes, very much. I’m happy to know you enjoyed the video!

[@walkinginAbruzzo]

Wonderful!!! My favourite place on earth ❤️

[@SojournItaly]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! We look forward to returning to Abruzzo soon!

[@golach420]

Simple answer...yes. I used to visit our office in Pescara a couple of times a year. Never a chore. Get a car and explore. One day we drove for miles and ended up cooking arosticini on open BBQs on the plateau near Castel del Monte. Simple food, great company and amazing location.

[@sheswild9555]

You are visiting all my heart places! Top one! Campo imperatore!

[@SojournItaly]

Amazing!

[@davidferro2236]

My paternal grandparents were from Civitella del Tronto. Wish I could visit. Found out we still have relatives there.

[@elmoretingle]

Thanks for giving me my daily ‘travel fix’ essential during these pandemic weeks. Two years ago my husband and I spend a wonderful two weeks in Lecce, Puglia, a city famous for 500 years as a centre of papier mache making. Put that town and also Matera and Martina Franca on your list. Puglia is not exactly undiscovered but it’s fabulous and the food simple and delicious.

[@SojournItaly]

Hi Roberta! Thank you so much for your kind comments. I'm delighted to know my video fulfilled your 'travel fix'. We just can't wait to return to Italy with guests. Speaking of Puglia and Matera - we had a beautiful, custom journey to those regions that we had to postpone to next year. All in all, I think people are very excited to travel again soon - you can count me in their ranks! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@grazianoportosa1623]

I was born in Abruzzo, this region is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nikilagerberg4569]

Super leuke video !! Thanks , very nice video. In April i'll visit for the first time the region Abruzzo.. i love it i'm sure . Hope 2 find myself a home were i can also rent out an apartment ... but i see so many lovely litlle villages ..i love 2 go 2 the beach for walks, but also love 2 hike and ski .. .well it's exiting i'm from the Netherlands. Hai 😃👍

[@SojournItaly]

I hope you have a wonderful time in Abruzzo! Thank you so much commenting!

[@fredzacaria]

beautiful ... every corner of our planet is beautiful.

[@SojournItaly]

I couldn't agree more!

[@N4tsuTV]

from Abruzzo I can only say "THANK YOU" ... even if you could not show everything ... here we have mountains and sea in a few kilometers, wonderful towns and cities, like L'Aquila, which is still under reconstruction. we have quality food and extraordinary taste. we have people with an immense heart, as is the immense nature and places of our Abruzzo. if you ever come back to these parts, visit Lake Campotosto, the Stiffe Caves, the overflows between Ortina and Vasto, the Abruzzo National Park and above all you have to go to the top of the Gran Sasso, the view is simply amazing

[@SojournItaly]

Wow! I was so happy to read your wonderful comments, thank you so very much. I have made note of those particular locations you suggest I visit and will add them to my list the next time I am in your wonderful, beautiful region! Thank you again friend!

[@N4tsuTV]

@@SojournItaly when you come, write to me, I will be able to suggest you in advance many places that cannot be missing from your list ...

[@SojournItaly]

@@N4tsuTV I most certainly will! Thanks again.

[@user-kt4bq2cv3n]

I am from Abruzzo, really good video. In some places you can observe the sea from the mountain and the other way round

[@mariasciulli8786]

I'm from Abruzzo there is a small town called GAMBERALE province of chieti its way up in the mountains . THE AIR IS PURE AS IS THE AIR IT HAS THE MOST BEUTIFUL PANORAMIC VIEWS. Hope to go back as soon as this PANDEMIC IS OVER. 👍🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@FlyingRazzo]

I'm from Pescara, now I work near Padua.I miss my land so much...

[@SojournItaly]

You must return soon! Thank you for commenting.

[@ExploringGreatBritain]

Great Video! Great Channel !fantastic landscapes beautiful villages Thank you for sharing

[@EmilianoLoconsolo]

lovely portrait of Abruzzo! Have you ever thought about visiting the western side of Tuscany? That's where I live and I'm quite positive you might like it as well...

[@SojournItaly]

Sounds great! I have in fact spent many days on the western side of Tuscany. A lovely region with so much to explore and try. I hope to return one day soon. Thank you again for your kind comments!

[@joecarusi4320]

My family from there and been there 4 time love to go back.

[@stardust8516]

Anche io sono Abruzzese❤️ Complimenti per il bellissimo video😊💋

[@SojournItaly]

Grazie mille!

[@claudiascaramazza8958]

I loved this video, and I almost cried because is beautiful to see how strangers love my region. I suggest also to visit the inner zone of Villa Sant'Angelo, it's a little village in reconstruction after the earthquake and it's almost finish. If you come, call me! 😉 Congrats again for the video.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

[@antomarto]

From Abruzzo..Thanks for this video 🙂🙏.

[@SojournItaly]

antomarto that means a lot to me! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@francescamoscetta]

You should visit Borrello (Chieti) in Abruzzo. We have the highest natural waterfalls of Italy.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you so much for this recommendation! Borrello is on the list! We’re all looking forward to the day we can travel freely again.

[@Pyb777]

It’s so beautiful 😍. Thank you for sharing

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you! 😊

[@saggiosaggio7412]

Ci sono posti bellissimi in ogni parte del mondo...

[@dgraziano528]

Great video! I’ve been to Abruzzo on vacation twice and stayed in the beach town of Roseto degli Abruzzi on the Adriatic coast. Very clean and beautiful city, the people are so nice, and the beach is outstanding. My next trip will be to stay in Pescara and travel to Molise (Campobasso) - my first trip there) where my Father’s family is from. Will you ever visit / produce a video from Molise?

[@SojournItaly]

Hello and please accept my apologies for replying so late to you! It has been over one year since you commented and I missed it somehow. Yes, Molise is on my list! Thank you again for your kind comments!

[@sugarsoul8553]

Wonderful video! You should come back and see the coast too. I'd have so many sea paradises here in Abruzzo to share

[@SojournItaly]

Next time! Thank you for your comments!

[@CJ-ph6zk]

Thoroughly enjoyed as have been close to there. Expat living in Spain but travel to Italy often

[@iolandadisimone5663]

Thank you for appreciate my Abruzzo :)

[@SojournItaly]

Always!

[@emma1989ful]

Sono Abruzzese, e penso che la caratteristica dell'Abruzzo sia proprio quella di avere dei posti completamente liberi dalla globalizzazione, dove il tempo è fermo a secoli fa

[@SojournItaly]

That’s correct! I feel the same exact way. You really do feel that the region is separate from the frantic growth due to globalization. It is such a special place...but you already know that! Thank you again for commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@MrStraccaletto]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video👏Abruzzo Is One of the most beautiful jewel of Italy but i Don't know because Is not visit like other Place of Italy in Abruzzo you have all off beauties about Italy: Sea, Hills, Mountain, hospitality, nature prorected, beautiful food, traditions and more other things. I am roman but my grandmother were abruzzese and I lived more in Summer when i was young in a small Village near beautiful city of L'Aquila the name of my Village Is Poggio Picenze. I invite all of people in the world ti visit Abruzzo because Is beautiful and you do a gift to you and help the people for a reconstruction the lifes and the places After ugly tragedy of heartquake of 6 April 2009. Thank you. PS:Sorry for my bad english

[@SojournItaly]

I really enjoyed reading your comments. You are very kind. Thank you and I look forward to returning one day soon!

[@saragalantini6696]

Wow! Make more videos of Abruzzo! It is an amazing region, sea and mountain very close and food wonderful!

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you, I will! I can't wait to return some day soon. Thank you for your comments!

[@noragormley6079]

Hi. I loved this video. I wish you would visit Navelli in Abruzzo. I also know Francesca. Her mom and I were best friends in Navelli and had lost track after my family moved to Massachusetts in 1956. She found me again in 2020, 64 years later. What a pleasant surprise. Do visit Navelli again, as they are famous for growing Saffron, a very expensive spice and give my best again to Francesca. (My maiden name was RAIA.) kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@SojournItaly]

I really enjoyed reading your comment. I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and wow, what a surprise it must’ve been to hear wonderful Navelli and Francesca mentioned! She really is the best - what a thoughtful and caring person and a true lover of Abruzzo! Thank you again, I hope you’ll enjoy the next video I plan to post!

[@FrancescoPorcelli_]

I'm from Abruzzo and I think that this video is🔝

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you very much! I'm delighted to know you enjoyed the video!

[@FrancescoPorcelli_]

@@SojournItaly 😉

Love love love your video, your style, simple and so rich in information and images! Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻 you Just got a new subscriber on your channel ☺️😊

[@SojournItaly]

Wow, what a nice compliment, thank you! I subscribed to your channel as well. I'm looking forward to checking out some of your videos!

Ohhh thanks ☺️ but I think you may not understand my vídeos because its all in portuguese 😅 but thank u anyway! And keep up the amazing work! 👏🏻

[@h.a.5845]

Thanks 4 this video. I am from bolzano/dolomites and have indeed never visited Abruzzo. U inspired me (putting this flee into my ear:-), so i will spend my next vacation there.

[@SojournItaly]

Oh wow, that’s such wonderful news. I hope you really enjoy your time in Abruzzo! Thank you for stopping by and commenting.

[@h.a.5845]

@@SojournItaly the video is very nice and the format very pleasant - also from a content point of view -, so it was nice to stop by. Good Job!

[@billybergendahl3515]

My maternal grandparents came from the region of Abruzzo.

[@billybergendahl3515]

I miei nonni materni erano Maria Troiane e Sebastiaño Bonifacio. Sono stato in Italia due volte e mi e piaciuto molto.

[@edandkarendamadio4108]

I enjoyed your visit to Abruzzo. You went to the village of Ofena, which happens to be where my mother was born and lived before emigrating to America. You stopped at a B&B for a meal, but didn't show much of the town, which was disappointing but did watch your limited tour of the Province.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you very much for your comments and please allow me to apologize for replying so late. There is so much to see and you're right, Ofena deserved much more screen time. Next time, I hope to spend more time there. Thank you again for your comments!

[@emanemanrus5835]

Thanks for the Abruzzo reportage. Nice tracks for the mountain bikes enthusiasts. Are you still searching for new locations? Have you ever been at the Santuario Madonna della Corona, Spiazzi (Verona)? It's a Rivendell-like place, literally.

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you for commenting! Yes, I have in fact. I absolutely love the mountains surrounding Lake Garda and have hiked Monte Altissimo.

[@MiLaDoB]

This is so beautiful...reminds me of my country Lebanon ..God bless you...I subscribed to you..thx greetings from Canada

[@SojournItaly]

I’m so happy to know that this video reminded you of your home country, thank you for your kind words.

[@peppix]

The 'Piana di Campo imperatore' the valley between the mountains where you are walking has also been used several times to shot the 'Spaghetti Western' movies being so naturally untouched looks like the ancient Wild West. Grazie per il bel video :)

[@SojournItaly]

This is a great piece of information...I had no idea! Thank you for commenting.

[@matteobernardelli8414]

Just discorvered your channel with this video, really nice work, keep it up man!

[@SojournItaly]

Means a lot. Thank you very much!

[@Rico_71]

Man, seeing my region thru the eyes of someone who never experienced places this simple yet beautiful makes me realize how really good looking it is. Next time you come here you must visit some of the more hidden rocky beaches near Fossacesia and San Vito, maybe take your bike for a great ride along "Costa dei Trabocchi"... let's hope this virus thing calms down as soon as possible

[@SojournItaly]

I'm happy to know you enjoyed my video. I realize there's just so much to see so I hope to visit again soon and post a "part 2" to this video. I love Abruzzo and appreciate your welcoming me back!

[@Rico_71]

@@SojournItaly as soon as it's safe to travel come back whenever you want, you did rivers and mountain now it's time for the sea👌🏼👌🏼in the meantime be safe!

[@marpe6317]

Wonderful video, great job, I just love this region, there's so much to discover :)

[@SojournItaly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobnotthespongeone6878]

Thank you for your video is amazing; L'Aquila (all the places in the show are in L'Aquila) is well connected to Rome and Fiumicino Airport in one hour and a half by bus (Gaspari Bus) you can get there and visit one of the most important city in Italy with breathtaking nature, ancient Rome cities, medioeval churches and huge Hispanic fortes. The City of Pope Celestino V and the Templars and many many other surprises ‼️

[@SojournItaly]

Yes! To me, this seems like the perfect travel destination (if you like to see the real Italy)...thank you!

[@bitbugsbyte]

Wow! Great video! I love the local restaurant tip! I love the cheese from Abruzzo! My great grandparents are from Abruzzo and I moved to Rome to find them! I'm planning a trip to their birth city: Collelongo in Abruzzo! Do you know anything about that city? Thanks for sharing this video!

[@SojournItaly]

David Armillie - Thank you so much for commenting! It has made me so happy to see how this video has gotten people excited to visit region of Abruzzo! I hope you have a wonderful time when you go. Be sure to check out the video I made on Fiume Tirino! This crystal clear river running through Abruzzo is another natural wonder of this incredible region!

[@gimnasiumclub9175]

certo, chi non conosce Collelongo? un freddo incredibile!

[@raffaellasusi3265]

Vivo a pochissimi km da Collelongo. Per arrivarci bisogna necessariamente passare davanti casa mia 😄 È un paese stupendo.

[@francepiffa]

Definitely convinced that it is! It’s a little gem

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you! I'm happy to know you enjoyed my weak attempt to showcase such a special region of Italy.

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

What a beautiful place to visit

[@SojournItaly]

Nahum Eikenberry Thanks for commenting! Yes, Abruzzo is a beautiful place and the people are so welcoming.

[@girovagandonaturalmente]

Veramente complimenti per come hai reso l'Abruzzo, la mia terra, unica... Mi iscrivo subito 😎

[@SojournItaly]

Grazie mille per i complimenti! Significa davvero molto per me. Mi iscriverò anche al tuo canale! Ciaooo

[@girovagandonaturalmente]

@@SojournItaly Grazie e chissà se ci si incontrerà in qualche nostro viaggio

[@SojournItaly]

Girovagando Naturalmente Sarebbe grandioso! Spero di tornare in Abruzzo a settembre. Ecco la mia e-mail così possiamo provare a connetterci ad un certo punto in futuro. Vorrei saperne di più sulle aree di provenienza. [e-mail]

[@girovagandonaturalmente]

@@SojournItaly per me potrebbe uscire qualcosa di veramente carino... Io da Pescara cerco di spaziare tra natura e borghi... comunque la mia mail è: [e-mail]

[@SojournItaly]

Girovagando Naturalmente Piacere di conoscerti, mio ​​nuovo amico. Ti invierò un'email. Mi piacerebbe davvero ricevere alcuni consigli da te.

[@GeoDudeB]

Just found out my great grandma was from Montesilvano.

[@SojournItaly]

On the Adriatic coast! I hope you'll be able to visit your grandma's home town some day!

[@dorothygordon8906]

My dad was born in Capistrano 1909 his parents came to America 1910 my grandfather worked here and sent money to his mother to buy olive trees believe he wanted to return but unfortunately he died 1917 Loved the video thank you

[@SojournItaly]

Thank you so much for your comments. I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@FELPONE]

Proud to be born in Abruzzo