Calabrisella Mia is celebrating another blogiversary! This year, my precious little creative space turns 12! My blog continues to be my faithful companion, a sidekick, if you will, through all the changes and adventures that have taken place over the years! It is the story […]
Verzino is a quaint hilltop town nestled on the slopes of Sila in the province of Crotone. After visiting the Giant Stones of Campana, we decided to hop in the car and head there next. You might wonder why we chose to stop at this […]
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 […]
Santa Maria dell’Isola is without a doubt one of the symbols of Tropea. The intrigue and beauty of this popular Calabrian seaside town situated on La Costa Degli Dei (Coast of the Gods) are in part thanks to this marvelous church built on an “island”. […]
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 […]
The New Year is approaching and even though we don’t need to wait until the New Year to make a change, there is something about the closing of one year and the start of a new one that makes you reflect. When you really think […]
Pizzo is a great place for a day trip. If you haven’t already read the first part of my day trip to Pizzo, head on over there now. A trip to Pizzo would be incomplete without a visit to the unique and impressive Chiesetta di […]
The Van Gogh Alive Exhibit is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. This spectacular exhibit, which has already had great success in cities such as Berlin, Dubai and Rome, showcases the works of Van Gogh in a new and innovative way. You are instantly transported […]
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 […]
