My face lights up brighter than the sun on a warm late spring/early summer day when I see zucchini flowers tucked into a small crate outside my local fruit vendor. These incredibly vibrant and bright yellow flowers can only mean one thing….Summer is “alla porta“…. […]
Where is it? This ancient hamlet in the province of Cosenza sits perched on the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea. Today, Fiumefreddo Bruzio has two parts: the ancient borgo and the more modern marina. Behind the Name Fiumefreddo Bruzio comes from its ancient name Flumen […]
In September, I visited Capo Colonna on the east coast of Calabria. I’d been there before many years ago, but I had never been to the Museo Archeologico di Capo Colonna, which is located right next to the Archaeological Park where you can find the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you love Instagram as much as I do? I’ve always had a passion for photography even though I’ve never owned a fancy camera or taken any classes. But, I do love capturing moments and with Instagram I can share them with the world. I also […]
Italianizzarsi – diventare simile a un italiano per lingua o cultura (to become similar to an Italian by language or culture) One of my good friends here in Italy mentioned that I’ve become more Italian since she’s known me. I found her observation very interesting […]
Even though Italy has always felt like a second home to me, I still feel nostalgic and homesick for Toronto. I get the strong need and want to see my family and friends and all the familiar places that hold so many memories for me. […]
