Christmas in Cosenza
It’s Christmas and Cosenza is getting into the Christmas Spirit with these events the whole family will enjoy. Take a look at what’s expected this year!
5 Questions with…Grazia Ietto-Gillies, Author of By The Olive Groves: A Calabrian Childhood
It’ been a while since I’ve done a post for my “5 Questions With….” series. And, so I’m super pleased to be bringing it back with Grazia Ietto-Gillies, the author of By The Olive Groves: A Calabrian Childhood. Grazia Ietto-Gillies was born in a small […]
Italian Movies To Watch!
Learning Italian, or any language for that matter, isn’t just about learning grammar or vocabulary. You also need to work on your listening skills, which is important when conversing with native speakers. It’s one of the harder things to do at first, because when reading […]
Chocolate Festival in Cosenza: Sweet Temptations
The Chocolate Festival in Cosenza took place this weekend and the sweetness factor was high on Corso Mazzini for this much anticipated fall festival. The festival, now in its 16th year, appeared smaller than past editions but that didn’t take away from the variety of […]
Five Fun Italian Adjectives
It doesn’t matter how old we get, we are constantly learning new things. It’s what makes life so incredibly interesting. Whether it’s a new recipes, new things about yourself, and, in the case of learning another language, new vocabulary. How many of you are learning another […]
Chiesetta di Piedigrotta in Pizzo
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 […]
Dolce Vita Bloggers: Living La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita literally translates to The Sweet Life. It’s a phrase that is used often when describing Italy and its culture. And there are certain images that come to mind when you hear this famous phrase. What images do you conjure up in your […]
Van Gogh Alive: The Experience in Cosenza
The Van Gogh Alive Exhibit is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. This spectacular exhibit, which has already had great success in cities such as Berlin, Dubai and Rome, showcases the works of Van Gogh in a new and innovative way. You are instantly transported […]
Second Festival delle Candele at Castello Svevo
About a month ago, the second installment of the Festival delle Candele at the Svevo Castle in Cosenza took place. Last year’s event was an incredible success, so much so, that they decided to do it again this year! The castle in Cosenza, which sits […]
Dolce Vita Bloggers: San Nicola Arcella ~ Italian Hidden Gem
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 […]