I love the Italian language. It isn’t my first language, but I honestly think it’s the language of my soul. Growing up, this language was music to my ears and finally after many years, I’m grateful that I am now able to express myself using […]
Calabrisella Mia is 10 years old today! Wow! I’m so thankful for this blog. It has been an outlet for me that has grown and transformed with me. Over the past decade, it has been my personal nook to share my thoughts and experiences. It […]
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 […]
A perfect Italian day? Well, that could mean different things to different people. But when I think back to the countless days I’ve spent here in Italy, the “perfect” days have always ended up being days that you just couldn’t plan. They are full of […]
There is no doubt that Instagram Stories have become extremely popular. I’ve found myself using it more and more to share some of the interesting and fun things I do in my daily life. And, while checking out the Instagram Stories of those that I […]
The Fiera di San Giuseppe kicked off last Thursday. Schools in Cosenza have been closed, traffic has been a bit nuts, but who cares! The Fiera di San Giuseppe is one of the oldest and most important traditions, not just for the city of Cosenza, […]
Earlier this month, Kristie Prada of Mamma Prada nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. It’s always so lovely to receive a virtual pat on the back from other bloggers, especially ones you follow and admire, so thank you Kristie! Apart from her blog, Kristie […]
Today is San Valentino, the day for lovers! And, although I don’t have a Valentine myself, I love the idea of love! One of my favourite statues on Corso Mazzini has always been Hector and Andromache by Giorgio De Chirico. I’ve posted a picture of […]
Just before the summer break, Nilla of Image Earth Travel nominated me for The Unique Blogger Award. I hadn’t been nominated for an award in what feels like a lifetime, so I was quite pleased. I want to thank Nilla for the nomination and for […]
