Autumn is in full swing and the temperatures have dropped considerably in the past couple weeks. The change in season can be very beautiful with all the leaves changing colours but it also has its dark side because it brings with it the cold & […]
When I returned from Italy I was so excited to begin working on my application for dual citizenship. For those who aren’t familiar with my story I am in the process of applying for my Italian citizenship (read more about it here). It felt like […]
Want to do a little bit of shopping in the city of Cosenza? One of the best places to go on a nice day is Corso Mazzini. It has pretty much anything you could possibly want on a shopping trip – restaurants, cafes, stores, tourism […]
Are you looking for some Italian movies to watch? Pop up some popcorn and try these: 1. La Meglio Gioventù (2003) This is the longest film in my Top 5 with a running time of approximately six hours. However, the length of the movie never […]
Capo Vaticano is located in the municipality of Ricadi in the province of Vibo Valentia. It is a stones-throw away from Tropea and because of that, we decided to make a stopover before heading back to Carpanzano. Capo Vaticano is literally breathtaking with its soaring vertical […]
Carpanzano may be a small town tucked in the mountains, but you don’t have to go far to reach one of the many beautiful beaches along the Calabrian coast. One gorgeously hot August day we decided to take a little bit of drive and head […]
The day is finally here. I can’t believe it. Tonight I am boarding a plane to Italy and before I know it I will be driving into my father’s little town, Carpanzano, surrounded by my family who I have missed so dearly over the years. […]
The euro is killing me. Well, not really killing me but giving me a good swift kick in the gut. The last time I was in Italy they were still using lire…yes it was that long ago. So I’m not used to the euro […]
If you are travelling to Italy in the month of August, it’s not uncommon to see many businesses closed. Most Italians take their vacation in August and as a result, most of the country shuts down for pretty much the whole month. Ferragosto is a […]
