Learning how to give a compliment in Italian can really add to your overall experience when traveling in Italy. Because let’s be honest, who doesn’t like being complimented? Compliments are a fantastic way to interact with locals and give kudos where they are deserved. Italians love to compliment. Sure, sometimes it’s their charming way of...Read More
It’s that time of year again! We are making our list, and checking it twice, and not surprisingly we have quite a few Italophiles on our Christmas list! So naturally, we went on the hunt for the perfect gift for those friends and family who are just absolutely crazy for any and all things Italian....Read More
The Pollino Mountains – Calabria’s youngest and Italy’s largest national park – stretches through northern Calabria into neighboring Basilicata. With its diverse landscape, wildlife, and villages, the Pollino mountains offer visitors a plethora of incredible experiences like hiking, trekking, skiing, and rock climbing all year round. If adventure isn’t quite your thing, no worries, visit one of the many...Read More
Check out this post from our friends and affiliates at Legacy Tree Genealogists. They have been so kind as to offer a special discount to our readers if you book by the end of October 2022. Use the code TRAVEL100 for $100 off (offer valid until the end of October). *** Our ancestors’ stories are...Read More
If you are in Italy during the Christmas season and hear the unique sounds of the Zampognari, well, you are in for a real treat! You might be wondering why? Well, there aren’t many around anymore. So, when you do come across someone playing this old-fashioned bagpipe, you are sure to find a crowd. ...Read More
The late summer leading into fall is a great time for fruits and vegetables. The markets are overflowing with fresh local treats like melanzane (eggplants, aubergines). These plump deep-purple colored vegetables draw your attention just begging to be taken home, but many people steer clear for the simple fact that they don’t know what to...Read More
Soverato, one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Ionian coast in the Gulf of Squillace, is often referred to as “The Pearl of the Ionian.” With its gorgeous white sandy beaches, crystal clear sea, and lively lungomare, it’s no surprise that this beach town has become increasingly popular over the years. Soverato has...Read More
Summer is here and man is it a hot one! The temps are really creeping up here and we’re all looking for any way to stay cool. As luck would have it, here in Italy we have quite a few frozen and chilled desserts that will do just the trick! Here are a few of...Read More
In April 2021, UNESCO announced the admission of Aspromonte in Calabria as one of its Global Geoparks. If you’ve ever visited the Aspromonte region, you would completely understand why. This mountainous National Park located in Reggio Calabria has an extraordinary natural landscape and unique culture that has been drawing the attention of travelers and explorers...Read More
Just imagine the perfect Spring day. The sky is the most vibrant blue you’ve ever seen and there isn’t a single cloud in the sky. The sun is shining, and you can feel it’s warmth on your skin. You welcome that light fresh breeze that makes the temperature just the right blend of warm and...Read More
