When you’re planning to travel Italy off the beaten path, you want to choose authentic places where you can immerse yourself in the culture, connect with locals, eat amazing dishes, and experience the genuine spirit of the place that rings so much louder without all the crowds of Italy’s famous sights. Well, I’ve just returned from three weeks in the Abruzzo region and I have to say, it’s a territory that off the beaten path travelers will deeply appreciate for its ancient stone villages, breath