La Befana

La Befana vien di notte Con le scarpe tutte rotte Col vestito alla romana Viva, Viva La Befana! Santa Claus isnโ€™t the only character who comes around at Christmas time bringing smiles to good little girls and boys. The idea of Santa Claus in Italy […]

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Italian Fashion: Baci & Abbracci

Baci & Abbracci made its first appearance in the fashion world in Spring 2004. This fashion line has pretty much everything โ€“ Men’s & Women’s Clothing, Childrenโ€™s Clothing, Athletic Wear, Purses, Lingerie, Jewellery, and Accessories. It is next to impossible to walk any street in […]

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My Family Tree

Not too long ago, I started nurturing my family tree. That is, I began putting it all together, and building my family tree so that I could learn more about my heritage and in turn myself. I’ve enjoyed asking questions and finding out about those […]

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Amantea, Cosenza, Calabria

History, natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines surround you when you travel in Calabria. Most people don’t think about Amantea when they are planning a trip to Italy. That means it is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. This Southern region in Italy, virtually untouched by tourists, […]

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