Our Italian Travel and Heritage Blog

Explore the My Bella Vita blog for Italian travel inspiration, local insights, and content related to exploring your Italian heritage. 

Bergamot Fruit of Calabria on a Wooden Table of a Farm in the countryside.

Eating Our Way Through Calabria: A Journey to the Heart of Southern Italian Cuisine

Join My Bella Vita Travel as we explore the importance of food in Calabria and some staples from the local cuisine. Read more…

Guide to Planning Your Tour in Calabria

Join My Bella Vita Travel for our guide to planning your next adventure in Calabria, from must-visit sites to culinary delights you shouldn’t miss! Read more…

Guide to Winery Tours and Wine Tastings in Calabria

Join My Bella Vita Travel for our guide to winery tours and wine tastings in Calabria – fine wines in extraordinary settings. Learn more…

Best Towns in Southern Italy to Visit in the Fall

When it comes to planning a trip to Italy, the fall season often gets overlooked in favor of the summer months. We will guide you through the best towns to...

Why Embark on a Small Group Heritage Tour of Calabria

Join My Bella Vita Travel and discover the benefits and highlights of embarking on a small-group heritage tour in the beautiful Italian region of Calabria.

Homemade Italian Lemon Granita

Beat the heat with our homemade lemon granita! A refreshing blend of zesty lemon and sweetness, transporting you to the sun-kissed shores of Southern Italy.

Eight Things to Know Before You Go to Calabria

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.
Colorful coastal houses and the bright blue Tyrrhenian sea in Tropea, Calabria. Photo: Nemanja Peric

The 10 Best Places to Visit in Calabria, Italy

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.
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Contemporary Art in Calabria

Are you into contemporary art? With Italy being home to some of the world’s most treasured masterpieces, it shouldn’t be a surprise that it also has some great places to...
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Things To Do in Sila National Park

La Sila National Park is the largest park and mountain range in Calabria. It expands into three provinces: Catanzaro (Sila Piccola), Cosenza (Sila Grande), and Crotone (Sila Greca). On a...
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Romantic Spots in Calabria

Italy is famous for all things romance! It is home to some of the most picturesque towns and cities that will have you and your special someone falling in love...
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How to give a compliment in Italian

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...
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