Experience BellaVita

11/02/2026

🎂 Nonna Amina, our life teacher and inspiration, just turned 90 👵

Help me to wish her happy birthday 🥳
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08/05/2025

When wine tells a story, and tradition lives in every bite, you’re not just tasting, you’re part of something.
Abruzzo has so much to offer. You just need to know where to look.

I had the pleasure of organizing this private experience, from selecting rare bottles like Valentini’s Trebbiano 2011 to pairing them with traditional dishes.

🥇 𝓔𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪𝓥𝓲𝓽𝓪 - 𝒜𝓊𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒸 𝒜𝒷𝓇𝓊𝓏𝓏𝑜 𝐸𝓍𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒

More about this unforgettable day is now on our blog👇
https://experiencebellavita.com/valentini-wine-tasting-and-the-food-of-abruzzo/

20/12/2024

Experience BellaVita has once again been recognized as an independent authoritative voice in the niche world of meaningful travel! This time, we’re featured in a wonderful article by Sara Ianncaone for HHuffPosthighlighting the growing trend of "Detour Destinations."

The article explores how travelers are shifting their focus to lesser-known gems, seeking authentic experiences beyond the usual tourist routes. This aligns perfectly with our mission at Experience BellaVita: helping you uncover Italy’s hidden treasures, like the rich culture, history, and landscapes of Abruzzo, while connecting with the heart of local traditions.

Being featured by leading outlets like the BBC and now HuffPost is such an honor, and it reaffirms our passion for showcasing the best of Italy, away from the crowds.

Curious to know what makes Abruzzo and our approach so special? Let’s plan your next unforgettable journey together!



Link of the article in the first comment

Booking a vacation for next year? Here's why you might want to consider this type of trip.

29/11/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m thrilled to share that Experience BellaVita has been featured by the BBC in their article on reconnecting with roots through heritage tourism! This recognition highlights our dedication to helping families uncover their Italian ancestry and explore the hidden treasures of Abruzzo and beyond.

Ready to start uncovering your Italian roots? Our tailored genealogy services and heritage tours are here to help you discover your family's story and change your life.

Curious about your Italian roots? Start your journey with us today by dropping a message! 🌿

📖 Read more about this incredible milestone and our work: [ https://experiencebellavita.com/discovering-your-italian-roots-experience-bellavita-featured-by-the-bbc-for-heritage-tourism-in-abruzzo/ ]

Heritage travel is becoming a key driver of tourism growth. https://bbc.in/4hYAmI7

14/11/2024

09/10/2024

We are honored to have been a part of uncovering this incredible family history and their journey from Zagreb to Rapino and Pretoro, shedding light on the paths taken to escape the Germans. This story, shared by Kay, Brenda, and their family, is a testament to the resilience and courage of their ancestors. Special thanks to Fabrizio Fanciulli, Cesare Grosso, Giustino de Nardis, Angela Ferrante for their invaluable support in helping us in this research.

Read more about this incredible experience and memory tourism in the article: https://www.chietitoday.it/attualita/stati-uniti-pretoro-sfollamento-mamma-turismo-dei-ricordi.html

20/05/2024

01/05/2024

Teramo’s Virtù, a Tasty Minestra Made only on the 1st of May

The ‘Virtù’ a traditional ‘minestra’ made of 50+ ingredients, prepared ONLY on the 1st of May in   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It is prepared following an ancient complex recipe, believed to be propitiatory, a magic recipe, to be lived once in a lifetime.
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This ancient dish, It requires 3 days of work as is made up of about 50 ingredients among different types of beans, legumes, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, wild herbs, cut of meats, etc. All carefully prepared and cooked separately. A propitiatory dish to clean the pantry and welcome the warm season. 3 days where small communities gather together, cook, eat, drink and above all share and offer the Virtu’ to other families in the village!
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What a beautiful day! Happy Labour Day!


🥇 𝓔𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪𝓥𝓲𝓽𝓪 - 𝒜𝓊𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝒸 𝒜𝒷𝓇𝓊𝓏𝓏𝑜 𝐸𝓍𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒
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14/01/2024

Caught in the act of a selfie with my pup, and guess what?
Experience BellaVita just got featured on

🌟 just google “decline travel selfie bbctravek” by the amazing Stacey Lastoe and join us in celebrating authentic adventures.

Here’s to embracing the real moments and leaving the perfect poses behind and let’s plan your authentic adventure together! 🌍✨

18/11/2023

🇮🇹 Exciting news! Our grandma's secret to perfect soffritto just got featured on First for Women
🌟 Dive into Alexandria Brooks' article to discover the 3-ingredient Italian magic that transforms everyday meals. Proud to share our family tradition on this prestigious online magazine!
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Called "sofritto," it's a fast, easy, convenient and inexpensive way to transform every day meals!