Cosenza is the largest province in Calabria and its capital city, also called Cosenza, is quickly becoming known as the “Athens of Calabria” for its architecture, art and culture. One of the great things about this city is its location – you are not more than 30 minutes from a beach or the mountains, which...Read More

Halloween in Italy isn’t celebrated in the same way it is in America. Although kids do dress up and organize Halloween parties, they don’t go trick-o-treating and houses aren’t usually decorated to scare anyone passing by. But, we aren’t going to let that stop us from getting into the Halloween spirit and evoking a little...Read More

San Lucido is a small seaside village in the Province of Cosenza. It’s a town deeply rooted in fishing traditions and its past comes with the harsh realities that come with unpredictable seas and life as a fisherman. There are many myths, legends and stories tied to the sea – most of which are sad...Read More

It’s that time of year again – when the weather conditions are usually just right for porcini mushrooms to make an appearance. There is no better time for mushroom hunting in southern Italy than the early fall – more specifically between August and October. Sure, the weather can be a bit unpredictable alternating between sunny...Read More

If you are learning Italian, or any language for that matter, it’s important to build your vocabulary and learn new words on a regular basis. There are many different ways you can do this, for example, learning words that fall within a certain theme. Summer is a favorite season for many Italians, and seriously, who...Read More

In the south of Italy on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria, lies the Riviera del Cedri, which is home to many beautiful seaside villages. This area gets its name from the cedro (English name: citron), a citrus fruit that has been cultivated in this area for centuries. The cedro is one of the four original...Read More

So you are travelling in Calabria and you’re having a great time, obviously! There is nothing you’d like more than to bring home something special that will transport you back to this very moment. Most people when travelling like to bring back souvenirs, whether it’s for themselves or for family and friends. Most places will...Read More

The 2018 Blue Flag awards have just been released. If you don’t already know, the Blue Flag award is given out by the Foundation for Environmental Education to the best coastal areas, marinas and beaches which have demonstrated a high standard of water quality, safety and environmental protection and management. Last year, three beaches were...Read More

Chianalea in Scilla is one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the province of Reggio Calabria. Built directly on the seafront, its narrow streets and pastel-colored houses are charming, but as the sun sets, the village’s lights reflect in the nearby water making it utterly enchanting. This small fishing village is known for its...Read More

There are castles everywhere in Italy. And I’m not sure what it is, but every time I visit one, I’m swept up in its history and legends. When visiting castles, it’s almost surreal to imagine how old they are and what life was like in these places centuries ago. Calabria has some really fabulous castles...Read More