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Yesterday we took a group for another of our wonderful creative workshops in Atessa. This time it was fabric painting wi...
18/03/2026

Yesterday we took a group for another of our wonderful creative workshops in Atessa. This time it was fabric painting with ArtigiAmalia , and it was a seamless and soulful experience for all. The day kicked off with a wander through Atessa to visit a secret historic church that houses an exhibition of International artists contemporary artwork based on water. Anna Pia explained the meaning behind some of the artworks on show which gave the group their inspiration for the mornings workshop. Afterwards they headed to B&B ex Albergo Centrale Atessa where Gabriella and Amalia were waiting and the workshop commenced. Everyone channelled their inner artist and even those not so confident in creating had to agree that Amalia's patience and clear explanations with a bit of translating by Max gave them the confidence to express themselves on the fabric with the fabric paints and brushes.
They re-fuelled twice because of course all the concentration had built up a good appetite! Firstly with a coffee break where a soft and delicious lemon cake was served and for lunch they ate fresh out the oven delicious and pillowy pizza, homemade savoury pastries filled with local cheeses and meats and fresh and creamy mozzarella, all made by Gabriella's fair hand.
The day was a huge success, new skills learnt, tummies full and happy, a few more Italian and dialect words to impress the neighbours with and more secret places discovered around hidden corners.

Please contact [email protected] for information on up coming calendar events and private group lessons and workshops.

16/03/2026

Dear all,
This is a gentle reminder about tomorrow Painting on Fabric workshop in Atessa with ArtigiAmalia at B&B ex Albergo Centrale Atessa from 9.45am

Depending on the weather we will meet at 9.30am on top of the multi storey car park in Atessa or in case of rain in the little bar just opposite. We will then walk towards gabriella's house where amalia is waiting for you to begin with the introduction of this great art workshop.

The cost is €45 per person and please bring the correct amount and we will give you a receipt for the payment. There will be a delicious coffe breqk with Gabriella's homemade cake, and few nibbles to help the concentration..

Please do feel free to bring design, photo or a print that you might like to experiment to paint on your tea towel that you will take home with you at the end of the session.
You will be also given a wooden frame to keep stretched and tensed the tea towl you will be painting on.

Amalia, our local amazing expert artist, will introduce and explain the technique you will learn during the workshop as well as follow you step by step during the process, sharing her expertise, knowledge, but mainly her love and passion for what she does.

In between, there will be also a chance to practice your Italian as well, so if you have any questions, curiosity or would like some help with some translation, Max will be there to help with that as well.

Thjis workshop is fully booked so if you would like more information on our activity calendar for future events, workshops, guided tours, and visit to wineries, please email Max at [email protected]
Join our WhatsApp Passucci Group on +39 351 7206177
You can also join our newsletter by visiting the website where you can see some of the events we orga nised in the past.

Join us and Discover the Authentic, Genuine Abruzzo.

For anyone attending our fabric painting workshop this coming Tuesday in Atessa with ArtigiAmalia ,we thought it might b...
14/03/2026

For anyone attending our fabric painting workshop this coming Tuesday in Atessa with ArtigiAmalia ,we thought it might be fun if you are out and about this weekend to take a photo of something that inspires you. You can bring it along and create your art piece from your photograph.... it could be a colour, a texture , a building? Anything that brings you joy. It isn't essential but it will get your creative juices flowing we are sure, below are some photos to inspire. See you next week, it's going to be fun.x

Don't forget to mark your calendars. Our next workshop will be a fabric painting one hosted by the lovely Amalia ArtigiA...
07/03/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars. Our next workshop will be a fabric painting one hosted by the lovely Amalia ArtigiAmalia on tuesday 17th March at B&B ex Albergo Centrale Atessa. It will be another chance to learn a skill whilst enjoying fun conversation in Italian with a little bit of dialect thrown in with Gabriella, Amalia and Max.
As many of you know we are running exactly one week behind schedule .Why? Because Max is currently living his best life in Rome with a lovely group who have come together for the Rugby 6 Nations Tour 2026..... They are enjoying some incredible days out in Ostia, Central Rome and the surrounding area and are currently gearing up for the Italy/England match this evening.....

Workshop details: Painting on Fabric workshop, Unleash your
creativity on textiles.
Date: Tuesday 17th March 9.30 12.30 approx
Cost: 45 euros per person
Info: Fabric painting is a timeless art that continues to grace the runways of high fashion today . But here's the secret: painting on fabric isn't like painting on canvas, it is a craft of it's own, with specific rules and techniques to master. This workshop is your chance to dive into the world of textile art. You will learn how to work with specialised pigments, master blending techniques and turn simple fabrics into your own works of art. We provide everything you need just bring your imagination and you will walk away with a custom painted tea towel as a beautiful reminder of the morning.

We will miss you this week but the wait will be worth it
See you on the 17th .xx

For bookings comment below or e mail [email protected]

This workshop and others can also be organised for private groups of 6 or more people

Yesterday we didn't just bake we stepped back in time thanks to Gabriella and Amalia in Atessa. Our Zeppole di San Giuse...
04/03/2026

Yesterday we didn't just bake we stepped back in time thanks to Gabriella and Amalia in Atessa. Our Zeppole di San Giuseppe workshop was a beautiful flour dusted success! Whilst we piped the perfect swirls of crema pasticcera on the freshly baked pastries and topped them with the moreish amarena cherries in syrup, we were treated to something truly special. Amalia ArtigiAmalia read the story of the zeppole in dialect and explained afterwards the meanings behind the origins of this delicious 'Fathers day pastry'. There is a certain magic to hearing Abruzzo history told in the language of it's ancestors, and nothing brings people together for laughs and chiacchera (chit chat) than an extra dollop of custard served on top of a zeppole!
A huge thank you to those who joined us at our 'ABRUZZO IN BOCCA' workshop, and once more to Gabriella and Amalia for their beautiful and welcoming hospitality.
Did you miss out???? If you are interested in joining us for more workshops and relaxed Italian chit chats together, then please comment below or e mail [email protected] Private workshops can also be arranged for 6 people or more.....

02/03/2026

A quick reminder that tomorrow morning, 3rd March, we are holding our next monthly 'Abruzzo in bocca' workshop and we have a few places remaining if anyone would like to join us. Our monthly workshops held in Atessa are a fun way to truly experience authentic local Abruzzo life. With Gabriella we will learn to master the making of the traditional Italian Fathers day pastry the ' Zeppole di San Guiseppe', learn a few more words in Abruzzese dialect and enjoy fun and relaxed 'chiacchiere' ( chit chat) whilst sampling homemade cake and the results of our mornings pastry making.
The cost of this event is 45 euros per person and we will meet at 9.30 in the square by the fountain above the main car park in Atessa. The workshop will be from 10 until 12.30

Our next workshop will be on Tuesday 17th March with artist Amalia where we will learn the art of fabric painting, info coming soon.
For bookings please contact [email protected]
If you are interested in up coming events and would like to be first to hear our news then please join our whatsapp group 351 720 6177
I can also arrange private workshops for groups of 6 or more .

Dear all,March is when in Italy Father's Day is celebrated, exactly on March 19th. In our beautiful Abruzzo it is tradit...
27/02/2026

Dear all,
March is when in Italy Father's Day is celebrated, exactly on March 19th. In our beautiful Abruzzo it is tradition to celebrate this day by making one of the most delicious sweets you will ever taste.
THE ZEPPOLE DI SAN GIUSEPPE

So join us next Tuesday 3rd of March in Atessa for our monthly "Abruzzo in Bocca" Workshop during which you will learn how to make the Zeppole di San Giuseppe.
To make the experience even more truly authentic, and great fun we will learn few more words of Abruzzese dialect.

Don't miss this chance also to partecipate to our monthly competition for the "Best Abruzzo in Bocca Zeppole di San Giuseppe" where you can win a great book of traditional Abruzzese Recipe whilst practicing your dialect and italian.

Congratulation again to Katie O'Neill winner of our first competition "Abruzzo in Bocca Pallotte Cacio e Ove"
Next out, the interview with Katie when we will award her with the book "Abruzzo in Bocca"

JOIN US, FEW SPACES LEFT....FOR THE ZEPPOLE DI SAN GIUSEPPE
How much:
€45 per person to include the workshop, coffe break with Gabriella homemade cake, and taste your hardwork;

What time:
The workshop starts at 10.00am and finishes at about 12.30pm;

Where:
Please meet at 9.30am in the square with the fountain above the main car park in Atessa;

for more information and bookings please email
[email protected]
Join our WhatsApp group on +39 351 7206177
visit our new "The Slow Travel Journal" to see what we have been up to and to get inspiration for your next visit to our Beautiful Abruzzo.

One of the most satisfying parts of my job is finding the genuine Abruzzo and its Authentic people. As part of our month...
27/02/2026

One of the most satisfying parts of my job is finding the genuine Abruzzo and its Authentic people. As part of our monthly calendar, i have been working on a project for quite some time, and on Tuesday finally it all came together.

In a secret location 17 of us met and were absolutely overwhelmed with what we saw. The day was all about "Vintage on two wheels, and F1 wine". Our first stop was at a large private collection of motorvehicles, motorbikes and memorabilia spanning almost 100 years.
What we saw was the PASSION, LOVE, and DEDICATION of its owner in the pursuit of a DREAM, an A DREAM INDEED IT WAS.

Not many people are aware of what an important part Abruzzo played in motorsport history. For instance Enzo Ferrari's 1st race victory was in 1924 on what is still recorded as the longest F1 circuit in the world, took place here in Pescara, and it is also where Sir Stirling Moss won the 1957 F1 Grand Prix. The circuit is known as the "Coppa Acerbo" and on our way to the winery, we drove along part of this route and stopped to admire the monument remembering the famouse race.

On a beautifully warm and sunny day, with endless blue skies we arrive at Podere Castorani Winery, absolutely stunning. We were welcomed by Donatello who guided us around the estate, and explained all the different stages of the wine making process to us.

Castorani Winery is a 100 hectar organic estate that was brought back to life with the help of Jarno Trulli, former F1 driver, and winner of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix in 2004. His car is on show and impressively and proudly stand in the main lobby.

In the tasting room we sampled 5 of their best wines alongside a delicious 4 course lunch. As a final surprise i organised and had the pleasure of introducing , trademark owner of the Coppa Acerbo, who gave us a hint of something exciting in motorsport celebtations coming to Abruzzo next year.
THIS WAS THE PERFECT FINALE TO A PERFECT DAY.

If anyone is interested in this particular excursion then it can be arranged with a minimum group of 8 people, please contact me for details [email protected]
whatsApp +39 351 7206177

‘The Story of author Dani O'dell ’A journey from Orange County in California USA, to Abruzzo in Italy in the search of F...
18/02/2026

‘The Story of author Dani O'dell ’A journey from Orange County in California USA, to Abruzzo in Italy in the search of Faith, Hope, Destiny and Belief…….

‘’Hi Max, we are planning a trip to Italy and Passucci International Travelhave been highly recommended, we are so happy to have found you, you have such great reviews’’………And this is how the build up to two great days last week in the company of Dani and her husband Dean began. Her published book ‘The Miracle of Santarem’ Threads of Gold is the first in a series she is writing on Faith, Destiny and Belief. Her second book has brought her on a discovery and research tour to Abruzzo and the Eucharist Miracle of Lanciano, and to me. She was here to learn of Abruzzo’s traditions, Paganism and Catholicism and questions on Faith which are still very much part of this region today.

The next two days were filled with interesting discoveries and facts. We met with Massimiliano, who for 18 years has been curator and guide of the Museum of the ‘Eucharist Miracle’ and he told the story of the miracle in the 7th century chapel where it had taken place. We met with Historian , writer and mosaic artist Mr Luciano Spigoletto, storie d'oggi e del passato. who told us the history of Lanciano and together we visited the Diocesan Museum which contains an outstanding collection of sacred art, relics, books, and precious jewellery spanning nearly 1000 years. It is also home to a small painting depicting a second Eucharistic Miracle that took place in Lanciano know as "La Ricciarella, that many people, including Dani, are unaware of. I had told her the story of the second miracle and so she was thrilled to have seen the painting and then afterwards visit the site where it had taken place. What was also interesting was that this 2nd Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, had taken place 450 years after the first one and also happened around the same time, and was very similar, to the miracle she had written about in her first book ‘The Miracle of Santarem’ which had happened in Portugal.

It was a beautiful day, 21 degrees, so our next stop took us to the Trabbochi Coast and the 11th century Abbey of ‘San Giovanni in Venere’ who’s far reaching views are jaw dropping and afterwards a delicious gelato as a reward in Dora’s famous café………

Day two took us to Mannopello and a visit to the famous Pilgrimage site and sanctuary of the’ Volto Santo’ where a powerful image of the face of the resurrected Jesus Christ is on display Afterwards, and with a small tweak to the itinerary, I suggested we meet with historian Anna in Atessa. Together we visited the Cathedral of San Leucio and learnt of its legend of the dragon that perfectly explains how the many civilizations that populated Abruzzo, alongside their beliefs before the arrival of the Romans and Catholicism, profoundly shaped this region as we know it today.

Anna, historian, geologist and an amazing person, today gave Dani all the answers she was looking for on this research trip to Abruzzo for her new book.

Thank you Dani O'Dell for choosing us PPassucci International Travel it was a great pleasure to meet you and spend our days discovering Abruzzo together.

Dear all,we are pleased to tell you that next Tuesday 24th Febraray "Vintage on two wheels and F1 Wine" is now fully boo...
18/02/2026

Dear all,
we are pleased to tell you that next Tuesday 24th Febraray "Vintage on two wheels and F1 Wine" is now fully booked. Since we have had more request than expected, we promise that, providing a minimum of 8 confirmed participants is reached, we will then organise this event again at a date to be confirmed.

On now to our next "Abruzzo in Bocca" workshop with Gabriella on Tuesday 3rd March. You will learn to master another delicious Abruzzese sweet typical of this time of the year. especially linked to the Italian Father's Day celebrated on 19th March, "Le Zeppole di San Giuseppe". These soft, delicious pastry, filled with crème patissière, and topped with a cherry is so good that you will find it very difficult to just stop at the first one..
More details of this event by the end of the week.

Now is time for a big announcement as
WE CONGRATULATE THE WINNER OF OUR VERY FIRST "ABRUZZO IN BOCCA" COMPETITION "THE PERFECT PALLOTTE CACIO E UOVA"
AND THE WINNER IS................ KATIE O'NEIL
So to Katie O'Neill huge "congratulation" in winning the beautiful recipe book "ABRUZZO IN BOCCA" which we hope will inspire you even more in experimenting with traditional Abruzzese cuisine and learning some dialect. we will post photos of the award ceremony soon.

Our Passucci Travel community is growing every day, so don't be left out, and join us. Whether is an activity, workshop, excursion, or guided tour, we are sure that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our workshops with local artists help keeping ancient traditions alive; joining us on one of our guided tours, excursions, or actiovities means that you will discover and learn more about the territory. By joining us you will also appreciate our effort and incredibly precious job of promoting the many excellencies that make Abruzzo so beautiful.

For more information please email
[email protected]
WhatsApp +39 351 7206177

Dear all, let me start with saying a big Thank You to Frances, Ruth Sturdy Suzanne Denness & Richard, Klas & Carita, for...
17/02/2026

Dear all, let me start with saying a big Thank You to Frances, Ruth Sturdy Suzanne Denness & Richard, Klas & Carita, for joining us in todays excursion in Montenerodomo and Juvanum. Yesterday i said that the weather forecast for today would have been good, well you don't want to know what i said at 6.30am this morning..... loads of beep, beep, beep..... Anyway, today turned out to be a very nice day indeed and we all thoroughly enjoyed the company of Anna and mine... Anna made it so interesting with her recounts that truly transported us back in time... Her expertise and knowledge are incredible and make the listening so engaging that we are already planning more days out like today.... well preferably without the cold wind and rain... Then we had an incredible "Light Lunch" at Azienda agrituristica La Vecchia Casetta....another fantastic discovery, amazing food, breath taking views over the Majella Mountains.

Prepare yourself for next Tuesday 24th February event where we will visit a secret Museum followed by one of the best Organic wineries in Abruzzo. Information and related post to follow shortly.

If you are interested in our tours, events, excursions, guided tours, and workshops please ask for more information at [email protected]
WhatsApp Max +39 351 7206177

Don't miss out and join the ever growing group that join and follow us... The more the better the merrier and together always great fun.

16/02/2026

American Airlines has made a very important announcement for the schedule of summer 2026 Direct flights to Italy.

The schedule for the summer includes daily Rome Fiumicino flights from New York (JFK);
Year-round daily from Philadelphia (PHL);
Daily from Chicago (ORD); daily from Charlotte (CLT);
Daily from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and daily from Miami (MIA).

For Milan Malpensa, flights will be daily from:
New York (JFK);
daily from Philadelphia (PHL) and daily (new for 2026) from Miami (MIA).

For Venice Marco Polo there will be daily flights from Philadelphia (PHL) and from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

Naples-Capodichino the flights from Philadelphia (PHL) will be daily, as will those from Chicago (ORD.

More options and great opportunities to visit Italy and Abruzzo...
with us at passuccitravel.com

For more information and bookings please email
[email protected]
whatsApp Max on
+39 3517206177

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