Old Italian towns are famous for their narrow streets and steep hills. Many of these towns, built centuries ago, were never constructed with the intent to accommodate the vehicles that would eventually become our major form of transportation. The narrow streets of Italy and, in […]
So, you are visiting the beautiful city of Cosenza and you’ve already taken a stroll down the Corso Telesio and visited the Duomo. Where should you go next? Well, why not head on over to the Piazza XV Marzo and get a further glimpse into […]
Cherrye’s blog, My Bella Vita, was one of the first blogs to introduce me to the wonderful world of blogging. Cherrye is a Texas-born freelance writer currently living in Catanzaro, Calabria. Her blog is very entertaining and focuses on a wide variety of topics, including […]
When I was in Italy I didn’t do a lot of shopping. Most of the time it was so hot, that the thought of shopping outdoors was just not very appealing. We did hit up the outdoor mercato in Rogliano and cruised the outdoor shops […]
Last week the town of Santo Stefano di Rogliano successfully held its 1st Raduno delle Mongolfiere. mongolfiera (plural ~ mongofiere) : hot-air balloon This was the first festival of its kind for the region, which took place from April 23-26, 2009. It featured beautiful and […]
Rogliano lies approx. 700 metres above sea level in the province of Cosenza. It has a population of over 5000 people, which is very large in comparison to some of the other towns nearby including its neighbour Carpanzano. There were many occasions during my recent […]
Today ran away from me! I seriously don’t know where it went. I’ve decided that instead of publishing a regular written post, why not share a few more pictures of Carpanzano, my home away from home. We all know that a picture is worth a […]
Altilia is a beautiful little town nestled high up in the mountains in the province of Cosenza. The panorama of the surrounding mountains is quite remarkable. As I stood high up on a terrace it was as if I was standing in a painting – […]
History, natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines surround you when you travel in Calabria. Most people don’t think about Amantea when they are planning a trip to Italy. That means it is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. This Southern region in Italy, virtually untouched by tourists, […]
I sure wish I was in Carpanzano this weekend! Why? Well, aside from the leaves changing colours signifying autumn is in full swing, it is also time to harvest the castagne (or chestnuts). Carpanzano is surrounded by wooded forests making it an optimal place for […]
