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New Yorker and the 'Ndrangheta

Reflection: The New Yorker and the ‘Ndrangheta

Every time there’s another flashy news story about a mob boss crawling out of a bunker or a maxi-arrest of ‘Ndrangheta members, friends and acquaintances tell me about it and want to know what I think. The latest is the New Yorker and the ‘Ndrangheta in Alex Perry’s article “Blood and Justice.” I have a few thoughts. 

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Calabria Cultural Tour

Calabria Cultural TourInterested in a top-notch trip to Calabria? Spectacular nature, captivating culture and exquisite cuisine. Check out the itinerary of Karen’s Calabria Tour and join us!

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The most beautiful village in #Italy? What a difficult decision, but #Tropea, #Calabria just won the vote! All about it on my latest blogpost. @BorghiPiuBelli https://www.calabriatheotheritaly.com/tropea-calabria-italy/

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Best Wishes for a #HappyEaster!

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An incredibly atmospheric #GoodFriday procession – colorful lanterns in walking fir trees in #Davoli #Calabria. https://youtu.be/eXYWA7v-nKQ

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Another side of #tropea - its delicious #onions ! Another side of #tropea - its delicious #onions ! More about this village in #calabria in my latest blogpost.

#cipolladitropea #cipolla #vegetable #southitaly #calabriatheotheritaly #redonions #zwiebeln #kalabrien
Looking out a #window in #tropea #calabria - my la Looking out a #window in #tropea #calabria - my latest blogpost.

#borghipiùbelliditalia #borgodeiborghi #calabriatheotheritaly #vibovalentia #tyrrheniansea #southitaly #kalabrien #seaside #italianbeach #fromthewindow
#tropea #bynight Check out my new blogpost all abo #tropea #bynight
Check out my new blogpost all about this #borgodeiborghi in #calabria .

#borghipiùbelliditalia #vibovalentia #santamariadellisola #southitaly #calabriatheotheritaly #italylovers #tropeabeach #seaside #kalabrien
Tropea in #calabria has just been voted the most # Tropea in #calabria has just been voted the most #beautiful village in #italy - on my latest blogpost!

#borghipiùbelliditalia #borgodeiborghi #tropea #vibovalentia #southitaly #calabriatheotheritaly #tropeabeach #santamariadellisola #kalabrien
My friend Luisa sent me this photo of her #dog alo My friend Luisa sent me this photo of her #dog along the #straitofmessina this morning and it brought me a smile.

#simplethings #rescuedog #reggiocalabria #calabria #sicily #seaside #beach #southitaly #calabriatheotheritaly
Wishing everyone a very #happyeaster . #buonapasq Wishing everyone a very #happyeaster .

#buonapasqua #eastereggs #chocolateeggs #calabriatheotheritaly
"One of the most captivating panoramas in the worl "One of the most captivating panoramas in the world." Leonida Rèpaci, writer from #palmi #calabria — this is a view from the town's Monte Sant'Elia.
#calabriatheotheritaly #southitaly #crosses #montesantelia #igerscalabria #volgocalabria #calabria_cartoline_ #calabriaorizzonti #italytravel #genteinviaggio #kalabrien
In #taverna #calabria ... #goodfriday #chiesamonu In #taverna #calabria ... #goodfriday

#chiesamonumentaledisandomenico #venerdisanto #crucifix #catanzaro #calabriatheotheritaly #southitaly
Roman soldiers come in all sizes... memories of #h Roman soldiers come in all sizes... memories of #holyweek processions in #calabria #southitaly - 
#romansoldier #badolato #easter #easterweek #pasqua #italiantradition #calabriatheotheritaly #italytravel
The old town of #badolato #calabria - all about th The old town of #badolato #calabria -
all about this #medieval #village in the province of #catanzaro in my blog archives - 
#calabriatheotheritaly #centrostorico #visitcalabria #calabriameravigliosa #calabria_cartoline_ #volgocalabria #igerscalabria #genteinviaggio
In #badolato - a lovely historic #village on the # In #badolato - a lovely historic #village on the #ioniansea in #calabria #southitaly where I spent easter week several years ago. Time flies.
#calabriatheotheritaly #church #hills #catanzaro #visitcalabria #igcalabria #calabriameravigliosa #volgocalabria
Remembering a tasty #pastiera . . . #calabriathe Remembering a tasty #pastiera . . . 

#calabriatheotheritaly #eastertradition #pastieranapoletana #Italianfood #easterweek #goodeats
Happy #palmsunday🌿 with this figure made of oli Happy #palmsunday🌿 with this figure made of olive branches and adorned with flowers and produce, traditionally carried in a procession on #domenicadellepalme in #bova #calabria - 
#calabriatheotheritaly #olivebranch #areagrecanica #southitaly #tradition #visitcalabria #calabriameravigliosa #calabriadascoprire #reggiocalabria
So many types of #amaro in #italy - here's a creat So many types of #amaro in #italy - here's a creation from #maratea #basilicata with its beautiful #coastline on the label - more on my latest blogpost.

#amaromaratea #bitters #visitmaratea #golfodipolicastro #martirreno #potenza #afterdinnerdrinks #southitaly #basilicataauthenticitaly
Some days, you grab the big bottle! Have you read Some days, you grab the big bottle!
Have you read my latest blogpost about classic #bitters of #calabria and basilicata?
#vecchioamarodelcapo #amaro #vibovalentia #calabriatheotheritaly #italiandrink #calabrese #capovaticano #limbadi #amarodelcapo #afterdinnerdrinks #italianbar @vecchioamarodelcapo
Nothing like capping off a meal with a good #amaro Nothing like capping off a meal with a good #amaro - a few classic #bitters from #calabria and #basilicata on my new blogpost.
#amarodeisassi #basilicataauthenticitaly #southitaly #sassidimatera #karenhaid
"The beauty of the views appeared to increase ever "The beauty of the views appeared to increase every instant; #stromboli rose as a pyramid with the point cut off..." — impressions of a 19th-century #womantraveler to #sicily - more in blog archives #womentravelers - 
#southitaly #aeolianislands #volcano #wildflowers #emilylowe #travelwriter #calabriatheotheritaly
A view of #etna #volcano from across the #straitof A view of #etna #volcano from across the #straitofmessina in #calabria - image by #emilylowe from her 1859 book Unprotected females in Sicily, Calabria and on the Top of Mount Aetna. Read about it on my blog archives.
#sicily #britishlibrary #southitaly #womanartist #calabriatheotheritaly
Happy Sunday with this atmospheric #cave #church o Happy Sunday with this atmospheric #cave #church on #capomilazzo in #sicily - #sanctuary of #stanthonyofpadua - #santuario di #santantoniodipadova - 
#chiesarupestre #milazzo #southitaly
Happy first day of #spring ! These #tulips are fro Happy first day of #spring ! These #tulips are from a past visit to #anandavillage #garden - a lovely, spiritual spot in #nevadacity - I heard it snowed there this week. It is #northerncalifornia after all. 
#happyspring #firstdayofspring
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