Join My Bella Vita as we run through some things that are helpful to know before traveling to Calabria, one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.Read More
With awe-inspiring architecture and pristine beaches, Calabria is a sunseeker’s paradise. Read our My Bella Vita Guide for the top 10 places to visit there.Read More
With the chilly temps, now is the perfect time for some comfort food – southern Italian style! Minestre and zuppe are popular winter dishes in Italy. Continue reading to learn about some of our favorites. And if you’d like to enjoy an epic food tour in southern Italy, please consider joining our Food & Wine...Read More
Traveling to the south of Italy and unsure where to stay? Join My Bella Vita Travel for our recommendations on the best places to stay in Calabria, Southern Italy.Read More
Santa Severina is listed as one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Hamlets. Located 30 minutes inland from Crotone, this little-known borgo dates back to the 5th Century BC and was one of Calabria’s original Magna Graecia settlements. A few hundred years later, the Byzantines settled the area. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating part...Read More
Catanzaro, the capital of its namesake province, is often referred to as the “windy city” due to the constant breezes—a welcome relief during the hot summer months. The province enjoys a unique geographical position, overlooking two seas, or “due mari”: the Ionian to the east and the Tyrrhenian to the west. In fact, this central...Read More
Christmas is a time of year that is just bursting at the seams with traditions, and many of them, especially in Calabria, include food. During the Christmas season, Italian kitchens work overtime to prepare delicious Christmas sweets in abundance. It is next to impossible to experience Christmas in Calabria without seeing or eating these three...Read More
Tropea is the summer destination for many Italians, Europeans, and other International travelers. It’s so easy to see why so many people are drawn to this Calabrian seaside town. This charming town sits perched on dramatic cliffs looking down on a simple and picturesque church surrounded by the most incredible sparkling blue-green sea. The water...Read More
Puglia, located in the southeast of Italy, forms the heel of Italy’s boot and is almost entirely surrounded by two seas: the Adriatic and the Ionian. Its important and strategic geographical position has made it a highly desirable place to settle and control. As a result, the region is home to many castles that were...Read More
This year, more than ever, people are choosing to spend their time outdoors and explore all the incredible natural beauty that nature has to offer. Southern Italy is blessed with some of the most beautiful mountain trails and impressive views overlooking lush valleys and never-ending coastlines. A walk in the woods will not only melt...Read More
