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Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20182 min read

Basilicata - #3 place to visit in 2018

Well, we are amazed! Recently, the New York Times has just announced its annual top 52 places to visit in the world and for 2018,...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20184 min read

Christmas in Matera

Happy New Year Everyone! Buon anno!! We hope you all had a lovely #Christmas all around the world and we wish you all the very best for...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20184 min read

Authentic Italy with an Italian Family

So, La Lucana is nearing the end of it's first year and what a start we've made. We've welcomed people to our region from as far and wide...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20182 min read

Welcoming America to Lucania...

So last month, we had the great pleasure to welcome a wonderful group of guests from the U.S.A. We spent an amazing week hosting them at...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20182 min read

Peperoni Cruschi - The Secret's Out!

I guess we were never going to keep this little culinary gem to ourselves for very long. However, one of Basilicata's best kept culinary...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20183 min read

Festa Della Bruna

Festa Della Bruna is #Matera's most important festival. In fact, for many Materans it is more important than even Christmas and New Year!...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20181 min read

Our guests from Kuwait

2 weeks ago, La Lucana was delighted to welcome four guests from Kuwait and Bahrain. They came in search of our special and authentic...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20181 min read

The Art of the Casaro

Today, in preparation for a small party here at the farm, we got the chance to document our resident 'Casaro' (cheese maker) making fresh...

Greg and Silvia

Jan 12, 20181 min read

A traditional Southern Italy Matinata

Last week there was a very special event at Agriturismo L'Assiolo. The farm was invaded...by musicians! As is tradition at around this...