Fiumefreddo Bruzio, an ancient hamlet in the province of Cosenza located on high cliffs overlooking the glorious Tyrrhenian Sea, dates back to the Middle Ages. It is one of the “Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia“ – and it’s easy to see why! As you walk through […]
Curinga spills over a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Sant’Eufemia. The medieval village sits between Lamezia Terme and Pizzo Calabro with incredible views of rolling olive groves and the blue Tyrrhenian Sea in the distance. This summer Cherrye Moore (My Bella Vita) and I, along […]
There you are face-to-face with one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces and you are speechless. Capo Vaticano needs to be experienced to truly understand its natural wild beauty. Standing on the rocky bluffs, you overlook the immense blue-green colours of the sea below. The coastline is […]
Chianalea in Scilla is so much more than a delightful fishing district in the town of Scilla. It is a mystical place that wraps you up in its charm and allure. This ancient hamlet in the province of Reggio Calabria is one of Italy’s Most […]
Belvedere Marittimo is one of those places that captured my heart instantly. From its breathtaking seaside views to its charming medieval hamlet perched in the mountains, it was, without a doubt, love at first sight. And maybe Saint Valentine has something to do with. I […]
I’ve for a few words for you “cuddruriaddri” – “cullurielli” – “grispuli“. These are just some of the names used throughout the province of Cosenza for this traditional Calabrian food which you’ll usually find during the Christmas season. In Cosenza, they are called “cuddruriaddri” or […]
The Murat Castle in Pizzo Calabro dominates this small, quaint fishing village high atop steep cliffs overlooking the mesmerizing blue-green sea of the Gulf of Euphemia. The castle, or should I say fortress, sits in the main square of this charming and lively town. It […]
It’s surreal to think we are more than halfway through the year. And what an unusual year it has been. What started out as a year full of promise, quickly turned into something you’d only expect to see in films. As COVID began to spread more […]
Le Castella is a small hamlet located in Isola di Capo Rizzuto. It sits on a beautiful stretch of the Ionian coast in the province of Crotone. What makes this small seaside town so intriguing is its castle. Once upon a time, the castle was […]
Scolacium is one of many destinations in Calabria that many, including Calabrians, don’t know about. And, honestly, they are missing out! It’s without a doubt an important historical site in Calabria. Not to mention it offers visitors a unique experience, an experience that blends and […]
