I have mentioned on a number of occasions how inspired I am by the amazing bloggers I have met over the past couple of years. It is such a close-knit community and I’m so happy to have been welcomed in with open arms. I’m grateful […]
Old Italian towns are famous for their narrow streets and steep hills. Many of these towns, built centuries ago, were never constructed with the intent to accommodate the vehicles that would eventually become our major form of transportation. The narrow streets of Italy and, in […]
High atop Pancrazio Hill overlooking Cosenza sits the ruins of a castle originally built sometime in the 10th century by the Saracens. The Castello Normanno-Svevo di Cosenza has undergone many transformations and served many different purposes over the centuries. The Ever Evolving Castle One of […]
Just when you think you are finally getting a grip on the Italian language you come face to face with Italian SMS. SMS (short message service) is basically a service that allows you to send short text messages between cell phones and it has become […]
So, you are visiting the beautiful city of Cosenza and you’ve already taken a stroll down the Corso Telesio and visited the Duomo. Where should you go next? Well, why not head on over to the Piazza XV Marzo and get a further glimpse into […]
It is so hard to believe that a year has passed. Last year, around this time, I was getting my bags packed and ready for my month long trip to Calabria. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was walking through the streets […]
I am quite surprised that there isn’t more information behind the company that creates Jonk 46. I was going to nix the idea of writing about this particular line but you see the logo everywhere in Italy. So, I’ll do my best. Jonk 46 is […]
As you walk up the narrow and picturesque Corso Telesio in the centro storico of the old city of Cosenza, you will discover il Duomo in Cosenza. It is a magnificent sight and rich with history. Photo Credit: mauriziod The Duomo is believed to have […]
A fun way to learn a new language is by listening to music and there are some great Italian female singers, here are some you should check out: 1. Laura Pausini Laura Pausini was born in the town of Solarolo, Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region. […]
Cherrye’s blog, My Bella Vita, was one of the first blogs to introduce me to the wonderful world of blogging. Cherrye is a Texas-born freelance writer currently living in Catanzaro, Calabria. Her blog is very entertaining and focuses on a wide variety of topics, including […]
