Travel to the "other Italy" -the one without crowds, tourist-trap restaurants, or smog-chugging tour buses. The southern region of Basilicata is one of Italy's least-known, but is a place of natural splendor, unchanged hill towns, adrenaline-pumping adventure, and alluring art.With outdoor adventure, long-held traditions, gorgeous scenery, abiding faith and pagan rites, and authentic home cooking, Basilicata has it all. It's a place where the path is less traveled and hospitality is sacred. Ancient towns, natural splendor, several millennia of history, and inspiring views everywhere, the region's rural roots mingle with modern technology, placing a foot in the past and the other in the present. Get the very best of this mysterious and overlooked region by an insider, who gives you the low-down on the highlights of a beautiful and tradition-steeped land. Valerie Fortney guides you through the layers of history, to the wilds and the cities, to the hidden treasures and culinary highlights of the region she calls home. You'll find the book contains many more than 52 things, as each entry helps you make the most of your time there. Also included: 10 Restaurants That Are Worth the Trip; a list of worthy hotels; and a run-down of the foods you should taste while you're here.

Award-winning travel writer and illustrator, David Yeadon embarks with his wife, Anne on an exploration of the "lost word" of Basilicata, in the arch of Italy's boot. What is intended as a brief sojourn turns into an intriguing residency in the ancient hill village of Aliano, where Carlo Levi, author of the world-renowned memoir Christ Stopped at Eboli, was imprisoned by Mussolini for anti-Fascist activities. As the Yeadons become immersed in Aliano's rich tapestry of people, traditions, and festivals, reveling in the rituals and rhythms of the grape and olive harvests, the culinary delights, and other peculiarities of place, they discover that much of the pagan strangeness that Carlo Levi and other notable authors revealed still lurks beneath the beguiling surface of Basilicata.

Magnificent natural beauty, rich culture and longstanding traditions, Basilicata packs an incredible diversity into the unassuming instep of the Italian boot. From the renowned Sassi di Matera to the smallest village, this in-depth travel essay uncovers a land, its people, their past and present, sharing the joys and challenges of the experience.

Enjoy your trip to Italy with the Basilicata Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun. The Quick Trips to Italy Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Basilicata. So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Basilicata. Like the best and most famous sightseeing attractions & fun activities (including Matera, Casa Cava, Cripta del Peccato Originale/Crypt of Original Sin, Potenza, Maratea, Melfi, Venosa, Metaponto, Acerenza, Avigliano, Castel Lagopesole, Castelmezzano, Marsicovetere, Caranna Waterpark, Tramutola), where to experience the local culture, great local restaurant choices and accommodation for the budget-minded. Where to shop until you drop, party the night away and then relax and recover! Also included is information about the typical weather conditions in Basilicata, Entry Requirements, Health Insurance, Travelling with Pets, Airports & Airlines in Italy, Currency, Banking & ATMs, Credit Cards, Reclaiming VAT, Tipping Policy, Mobile Phones, Dialling Code, Emergency numbers, Public Holidays in Italy, Time Zone, Daylight Savings Time, School Holidays, Trading Hours, Driving Laws, Smoking Laws, Drinking Laws, Electricity, Tourist Information (TI), Food & Drink Trends, and a list of useful travel websites. The Basilicata Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun - don't visit Italy without it! Available in print and in ebook formats.

Basilicata is the beautiful, less-touristed region of southern Italy, located between Calabria and Puglia (Apulia). It occupies the space of the in-step of the Italian peninsula's boot shape and lies between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. Basilicata - Customs & Culture - Geography - Weather & Best Time to Visit - Sights & Activities: What to See & Do - Matera - Casa Cava - Cripta del Peccato Originale-Crypt of Original Sin - Potenza - Maratea - Melfi - Venosa - Metaponto - Acerenza - Avigliano - Castel Lagopesole - Castelmezzano - Marsicovetere - Caranna Waterpark, Tramutola - Budget Tips - Accommodation - Basiliani Hotel - Palace Hotel - Hotel San Domenico Al Piano - Hotel Ristorante Borgo La Tana - San Pietro - Places to Eat - Fratelli La Bufala Restaurant - Il Terrazzino Restaurant - I vizi degli angeli laboratorio di gelateria artigianale Restaurant - Ristorante delle Rose - Ristorante White Horse - Shopping - Massimo Casiello - Geppetto - Peperoncino - Antica Casa del Tessuto, Cav. Francesco Brando - La Farmacia dei Sani - Know Before You Go - Entry Requirements - Health Insurance - Travelling with Pets - Airports - Airlines - Currency - Banking & ATMs - Credit Cards - Tourist Taxes - Reclaiming VAT - Tipping Policy - Mobile Phones - Dialling Code - Emergency Numbers - Public Holidays - Time Zone - Daylight Savings Time - School Holidays - Trading Hours - Driving Laws - Drinking Laws - Smoking Laws - Electricity - Tourist Information (TI) - Food & Drink - Websites

Sauces and condiments - Appetizers and snacks - Soup, pasta and rice - Polenta - Vegetable side dishes - Sweets.

Set on one of the oldest and largest estates in Sicily, you’ll find Casa Vecchie, where all the food is either sustainably grown or wild. Here you’ll find the Anna Tasca Lanza Center for Sicilian Food and Culture, one of the most respected culinary sites in Europe. Now run by Anna’s daughter, Fabrizia, the school’s programming extends beyond cooking into food heritage and farming. Chefs and food professionals like Alice Waters, David Tanis, Jody Adams, and Emiko Davies return again and again to reacquaint themselves with farm-to-table Italian cooking. Curated by Fabrizia, Coming Home to Sicily celebrates the authentic flavors of Sicily, as well as the harmonious connection between land, producer, and food. The recipes include her family’s renditions of traditional dishes, such as Frittata with Fava Beans, Eggplant Caponata, Mint and Garlic–Stuffed Swordfish, and Risotto with Green Cauliflower and Almonds, as well at-home versions of Sicily’s famous street food, such as Panelle (chickpea fritters), Casatelle (ricotta-filled turnovers), and Cannoli. Filled with photographs that capture the beauty and abundance of the land, this captivating book will be your go-to for timeless dishes from one of the world’s most beloved culinary regions.