It shouldn’t be any surprise that a day like Valentine’s Day would have its roots in Ancient Rome. Italy has always been known for its romance and public displays of love. Whether it’s the couple smooching at the table in the restaurant beside you, or […]
I think this is going to become a New Year’s tradition. I know that January is almost over but I think it’s better late than never to re-evaluate and appreciate the past year and look into the New Year with all the optimism a fresh […]
In past years on the Saint Day of San Nicola, I have blogged about the history of San Nicola and the Chiesa di San Nicola da Bari in Bari. While living in Cosenza, I discovered another Chiesa di San Nicola da Bari. It is located […]
It’s been three years since you were taken from me. My life was forever changed the moment you left me alone in this world. I know if you really had a choice in the matter you would never have left and I know that if […]
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney A little over five months ago I landed at the Lamezia Terme airport and stepped off a plane not knowing what my future would be. All I knew for sure was I was ready […]
Last year I posted some pictures of Carpanzano, my father’s town in Calabria, that I took during my summer trip there in the Summer of 2008. You can check them out here and here. Here are some new pictures that were taken while my mom […]
Here in Italy, it seems everyone owns and drives “una moto” (motorcycle). There is a very big motorcycle culture here. However, don’t expect the majority of motorcyclists to be heavily built men with salt and pepper beards. You also won’t find bandana-wearing men with cut-off […]
t In Italy, many towns have a Pro Loco. It is a term and concept I became familiar with a couple years ago during my trip to Carpanzano. A Pro Loco is a volunteer organization comprised of a group of residents within a town. Its […]
When you live in a small town like the one I’m staying in right now, odds are you know everyone that lives there. Although I’m still confronting new faces daily, I am slowly getting to know each and every resident here. In small towns and […]
I’ve been in Italy for over a week now and figure now is as good a time as any to give you my five favorite Italian words. I am currently spending time in the south of Italy, in the small Calabrese town my father was […]
