Why We Named Our House “Casatransumanza”: An Ode to Our Nomadic Hearts

Ah, naming a house—now there’s a tradition that sounds as quaint as it is practical, especially if you live in a small Italian village where the only “GPS” needed is a friendly conversation with the local nonna. In such places, houses aren’t just buildings; they’re characters in the ongoing soap opera of village life, known […]

Our Epic Gazebo Saga: From Online Debacle to Tree Rescue

Rooftop terrace with a shaded gazebo, two wooden chairs, and a small round table, overlooking a scenic hillside village.

When we bought the house in Abruzzo, it wasn’t just the charm of the old stone walls or the caves and cellars beneath it that sold us—it was the view. From the rooftop terrace, we get an unbeatable panorama: endless vineyards rolling across the countryside, rugged mountains that change colors with the seasons, ancient coliseums […]