Palazzo Grisolia is a historical noble residence that dates back to 1809. This cultural gem is privately owned and not generally open to the public. But, it does offer accommodations for those wanting to immerse themselves in the charm and elegance of days past. On […]
So today is a pretty important day for me! I’ve been living in Italy for 10 years. That’s right, 10 years ago, I got on a plane heading to southern Italy. I still think it’s probably one of the most insane things I’ve ever done. […]
The year is coming to an end. The end of 2019 is a little different, not only because it’s closing the book on a year but also marking the end of a decade. It also marks the end of one of the most difficult years […]
The Cose Belle Festival, now in its 3rd year, is just that – beautiful things! A festival dedicated to creativity and imagination. I fell in love with this festival from its first edition, which brought together interesting and unique artisans from all over Calabria. The […]
The Stone Giants of Campana are two large mysterious megaliths (stones) located in the heart of Calabria’s beautiful Sila mountains. They can be found in Sila Grande in an area called Incavallicata, which is part of the town of Campana. From Cosenza, it’s a relaxing […]
Diamante, a charming seaside town on the Tyrrhenian Sea, is a popular tourist destination in Calabria. It is nestled between the foothills of Mount La Caccia and the crystal seawaters that kiss the coastline proudly known as the Riviera del Cedro. It’s unsure where the […]
Cracking Art has invaded Cosenza. The name of this art installation comes from the English verb “to crack” meaning to break or split. It is also the term used for the chemical reaction that breaks or “cracks” the molecular structure of raw crude oil so […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
