Three of My Favorite Towns on Calabria's Tyrrhenian Coast

Calabrian Holidays Tropea 180x130 Three of My Favorite Towns on Calabria's Tyrrhenian Coast

A few months ago I wrote about three of my favorite mountain villages in Calabria, but now that the sun is starting to twinkle behind that wide Calabrian sky, it’s time to hit the beach.

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Calabria or Bust!?!

Posted on: May 5, 2011

calabria tour tropea 180x130 Calabria or Bust!?!

Regular readers might have heard about a funky food tour I have been working on for October (see green line above). It’s been a long time in the making and my partner-in-crime, fellow expat in Calabria, friend and cooking class connoisseur, Tania Pascuzzi (In Italy Tours) and I have poured our blood, sweat and tears-or vino rosso, bianco and rosato, if you prefer-into the tour.

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Travel Tip Tuesday: How to Dress for Summer in Southern Italy

Posted on: Apr 26, 2011

travel tip tuesday 180x120 Travel Tip Tuesday: How to Dress for Summer in Southern Italy

Many people want to know how they should dress when they are visiting a new country and yes, the answer depends on where they are going and more importantly … when. I’ve written tips for what to wear in Italy in the winter and the spring and today, I’m helping you prepare for the summer months of your Italy holidays 2011.

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