My face lights up brighter than the sun on a warm late spring/early summer day when I see zucchini flowers tucked into a small crate outside my local fruit vendor. These incredibly vibrant and bright yellow flowers can only mean one thing….Summer is “alla porta“…. […]
#ThisIsAspromonte Blog Tour (April 5-7, 2019) When Luigina La Rizza contacted me about her idea for a blog tour in Aspromonte and her interest in having me participate, I was ecstatic. Luigina, together with the young men of Associazione Boschetto Fiorito, put together an unforgettable […]
Where is it? This ancient hamlet in the province of Cosenza sits perched on the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea. Today, Fiumefreddo Bruzio has two parts: the ancient borgo and the more modern marina. Behind the Name Fiumefreddo Bruzio comes from its ancient name Flumen […]
World Nutella Day is here! And as I indulge in some Nutella today, I think to myself, che mondo sarebbe senza Nutella? (what would the world be like without Nutella?) And World Nutella Day couldn’t come at a better time. As the winter starts feeling long […]
Pizzo is a great place for a day trip. If you haven’t already read the first part of my day trip to Pizzo, head on over there now. A trip to Pizzo would be incomplete without a visit to the unique and impressive Chiesetta di […]
Look at any map and it’s clear that Italy is not very big compared to many other countries and yet it is overflowing with precious hidden gems. Gems that are for the most part undiscovered or admired and appreciated by the lucky few that know […]
Pizzo is a small and quaint fishing village built on the cliffs overlooking the sea. I’ve wanted to visit Pizzo for awhile, so I was more than pleased when a friend suggested heading out there for the day. The weekend promised the perfect weather for […]
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 […]
Do you love Instagram as much as I do? I’ve always had a passion for photography even though I’ve never owned a fancy camera or taken any classes. But, I do love capturing moments and with Instagram I can share them with the world. I also […]
The Invasioni Digitali or Digital Invasions initiative 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.
