The Van Gogh Alive Exhibit is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. This spectacular exhibit, which has already had great success in cities such as Berlin, Dubai and Rome, showcases the works of Van Gogh in a new and innovative way. You are instantly transported […]
About a month ago, the second installment of the Festival delle Candele at the Svevo Castle in Cosenza took place. Last year’s event was an incredible success, so much so, that they decided to do it again this year! The castle in Cosenza, which sits […]
The Invasioni Digitali or Digital Invasions , now in its 6th year, was created to promote culture through the eyes of its participants. As “invaders”, you are asked to photograph and share your experiences through social media. And, what I love most about this project, aside from visiting cultural heritage […]
The Fiera di San Giuseppe kicked off last Thursday. Schools in Cosenza have been closed, traffic has been a bit nuts, but who cares! The Fiera di San Giuseppe is one of the oldest and most important traditions, not just for the city of Cosenza, […]
There is something about the historical centre of Cosenza. It instantly captured my heart, from the first time I walked along its ancient cobblestone roads with a gelato in hand on a hot summer August afternoon back in 1997. Back then, it was still an […]
Happy New Year, everyone! So, I’m a little late with this month’s Dolce Vita Blogger post. But over the Christmas break, I got what is probably the worst cold I’ve ever had in my life – and, if you’d believe it, I’m still getting over it. […]
I’m still on a sugar high from this weekend’s Chocolate Festival in Cosenza. But, can you blame me? For the past 4 days, Corso Mazzini has been home to master chocolatiers from all across Italy. Not to mention, the weather was perfect to enjoy the […]
Summer put up a fight this year, but it t looks like Autumn has prevailed as temperatures start to cool down and leaves begin to change colors. The Fall season is a great time of year because it seems that every week there is some […]
When I moved to Italy, I spent the first few months living and breathing village life in my dad’s small town of Carpanzano. It was a refreshing change from the chaos of living in a big city like Toronto. I eventually found a job in […]
A couple weeks ago some friends and I went to the Festival delle Candele at the Svevo Castle in Cosenza. The castle is already enchanting on its own, but this festival, in its first edition, made it even more magical. The castle, which sits on […]
