Calabria: The Other Italy
Navigation
  • Home
  • About the Book
    • Book Reviews and Interviews
    • Reading Groups
  • About the Author
    • Appearances
  • Blog
  • Calabria Tour
  • Shop
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My Account
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Home
  • About the Book
    • Book Reviews and Interviews
    • Reading Groups
  • About the Author
    • Appearances
  • Blog
  • Calabria Tour
  • Shop
    • Cart
    • Checkout
    • My Account
  • Contact
  • Search
Home Blog Matera

Tag Archive

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Matera”

Basilicata book

Announcing My New Book, Basilicata: Authentic Italy

The day has come. Basilicata: Authentic Italy, my new book about the unassuming region in the instep of the Italian boot is available! Years of planning, in-person research (the best part!), writing and production elements, and then, the date sort of sneaks up on you.

Basilicata bookItaly travel bookMateraSouthern Italy
Visit Basilicata

It’s time to VISIT BASILICATA Says the NY Times

So many wonderful places to visit, so little time. Need a few suggestions? The New York Times has one for every week of the year in their annual list “52 Places to Go.” Last year, the fascinating Southern Italian region of Calabria was distinguished. This year, the experts say, it’s time to visit Basilicata.

about BasilicataBasilicataMateraPotenza
Blogiversary Volo dell'Angelo

My Italy Blogiversary: 3 Years Blogging – New Experiences in Southern Italy

It seems as though I just finished celebrating 2 years of My Italian Blog and my third Blogiversary has already crept up on me. On this milestone (Trust me, the use of the word is not an exaggeration, and if you have a blog, you understand completely.), I would like to reflect on the things I have done over the …

Read More
BasilicatablogiversaryCalabriaItaly blogMateraVolo dell'Angelo

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!

Calabria: The Other Italy Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/calabriatheotheritaly/

Recent Posts

  • Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land
  • Morano Calabro, Beautiful Medieval Village in Italy’s Pollino Mountains
  • The Fata Morgana, Elusive Phenomenon in the Strait of Messina
  • Apollo of Krimisa, Acrolith Sculpture in Italy
  • From the Vine: A Return to Roots Film featuring Basilicata and Aglianico Wine, with Director’s Insights

Karen HaidFollow

Karen Haid
KarenHaidKaren Haid@KarenHaid·
15h

A little background on the #writing of #Basilicata: Authentic #Italy, and yes, that's me on the "Flight of the Angel" #zipline! @volodell_angelo @LoveBasilicata https://www.calabriatheotheritaly.com/italy-blogiversary/

Twitter 1366522050139938816
Retweet on TwitterKaren Haid Retweeted
RoBattigelliRosanna M Battigelli@RoBattigelli·
27 Feb

Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land https://www.calabriatheotheritaly.com/bova-calabria-italy/ ❤️🇮🇹 I loved visiting Bova when I took @KarenHaid's #Calabria tour in June 2019! Amazing landscape, food, and history! Hope to return one day! 😍

Twitter 1365694801727934467
Retweet on TwitterKaren Haid Retweeted
ItalophiliaIshita@Italophilia·
24 Feb

Make your way to South of Italy with @KarenHaid 's lovely memoir on #Calabria

#BookReviews

https://ishitasood.com/calabria-the-other-italy-armchair-travel-to-the-south/

Twitter 1364370204763906048

Categories

  • Art
  • Basilicata
  • Blogging
  • Books
  • Calabria: The Other Italy
  • Catanzaro
  • Catholic Church
  • Cosenza
  • Culture
  • Curiosities
  • Food
  • History
  • Holidays
  • Introduction
  • Italian Language
  • Mafia
  • Museums
  • Politics
  • Reflections
  • Reggio Calabria
  • Rome
  • Sicily
  • Tour
  • Vibo Valentia

karen.haid

karen.haid
A #multilingual #sign for St. Rocco #church in the A #multilingual #sign for St. Rocco #church in the Greek-speaking #village of #bova #calabria on my latest blogpost, link in profile.
#grecanico #greek #borghipiùbelliditalia #gioielliditalia #bovesia #languages #streetsign #calabriatheotheritaly #reggiocalabria #italianvillage #southitaly
At the #museo della lingua greco-calabra in the Gr At the #museo della lingua greco-calabra in the Greek-speaking #village of #bova #calabria — new blogpost, link on profile.
#traditionaldress #calabrese #aspromonte #borghipiùbelliditalia #historicalphotos #museum #bovesia #areagrecanica #grecanico #vua #gerhardrohlfs #kalabrien  #calabriatheotheritaly #reggiocalabria #italianvillage #southitaly #calabriatour
The Greek-speaking #village of #bova #calabria in The Greek-speaking #village of #bova #calabria in my new blogpost, link on profile.
#borghipiùbelliditalia #gioielliditalia #bovesia #calabriatheotheritaly #reggiocalabria #italianvillage #southitaly
Memory #flying over the #straitofmessina #calabri Memory #flying over the #straitofmessina

#calabriatheotheritaly #strettodimessina #calabria #reggiocalabria #sicily #southitaly #viewfromabove #outthewindow #airplaneview #italytravel
Skimming across the #straitofmessina from #reggioc Skimming across the #straitofmessina from #reggiocalabria to #messina in a #hydrofoil with my friend Luisa. 
#fbf #strettodimessina #aliscafo #transportation #boatride #southitaly #karenhaid #calabriatheotheritaly
Today, the #straitofmessina from #scilla #calabria Today, the #straitofmessina from #scilla #calabria - looking across to #sicily - 

#reggiocalabria #strettodimessina #onthesea #coast #bluewater #calabriatheotheritaly #southitaly
The #straitofmessina from the center of #reggiocal The #straitofmessina from the center of #reggiocalabria - 

#lungomare #waterfront #calabria #strettodimessina #lungomarefalcomatà #arenadellostretto #calabriatheotheritaly #reggio #southitaly
Another view of the #straitofmessina - from #galli Another view of the #straitofmessina - from #gallico #reggiocalabria - 

#fishingboat #calabria #strettodimessina #spiaggia #winterbeach #italianbeach #onthesea  #calabriatheotheritaly #southitaly
The #straitofmessina from the #aspromonte #mountai The #straitofmessina from the #aspromonte #mountains at #sunset -
#calabria #sicily #strettodimessina #calabriatheotheritaly #southitaly #reggiocalabria #landscape #eveninglight
Another view of the #straitofmessina - from #canni Another view of the #straitofmessina - from #cannitello north of #reggiocalabria - 

#fishingboat #blueskies #villasangiovanni #boatparking #calabria #strettodimessina #italianbeach #onthesea #coastalliving #calabriatheotheritaly #southitaly #lanostrarc
Another angle of #reggiocalabria with the #straito Another angle of #reggiocalabria with the #straitofmessina and #sicily - from the top of the castle with ottimati #church in the foreground. 
#strettodimessina #chiesa #calabria #calabriatheotheritaly #sunset #cityscape #southitaly
Hello from the #straitofmessina on a #fbf from 11 Hello from the #straitofmessina on a #fbf from 11 years ago in #reggiocalabria - wow, time does fly by. I think I have a roll in that little paper bag in my hand. All about #calabria in the toe of the #italian boot in my book #calabriatheotheritaly .

#timeflies #strettodimessina #sicily #lookingback #waterfront #seaside #winteratthebeach #southitaly
Scary?? She appears on #ashwednesday and makes sur Scary?? She appears on #ashwednesday and makes sure you stay on the straight and narrow during #lent - all about this #tradition in #calabria in my blog archives: lent in #italy .
#calabriatheotheritaly #quaresima #corajisima #eastertradition #oldwoman #abstinence #southitaly #calabrese #palmi @casadellacultura_leonidarepaci
Happy #fattuesday with these dramatic #carnival #m Happy #fattuesday with these dramatic #carnival #masks from #aliano , the village where carlo levi was exiled. The photo was taken at a gathering in #tricarico .
#basilicata #lucania #maschere #carnevale #basilicataturistica #lucaniaturistica #basilicataauthenticitaly #loves_basilicata #visitbasilicata #folkculture #traditionalcostume @aliano_followers
The lovely "lovers" #waterfall in #sanfele #basili The lovely "lovers" #waterfall in #sanfele #basilicata - #cascata degli innamorati - 

#basilicataauthenticitaly #southitaly #basilicataturistica #lucania #potenza #wasserfall #suditalia #loves_basilicata #vivopotenza #vivobasilicata #visitlucania #visitbasilicata @sanfele_experience
From a simpler time when a shepherd would #whittle From a simpler time when a shepherd would #whittle his sweetheart a #spindle ... #happyvalentinesday - #buonsanvalentino ... old school.
More #folkart and #traditional culture at the @casadellacultura_leonidarepaci in #palmi #calabria and in my blog archives.
#calabriatheotheritaly #spindles #whittling #lanostrarc #reggiocalabria #southitaly #italianculture
For all those struggling with learning a foreign l For all those struggling with learning a foreign language, I can tell you that I was once an adult beginner and this is me on #italianradio - all about it in my blog archives on #worldradioday .
#karenhaid #calabriatheotheritaly #reggiocalabria #radiostudio #accomplishments #worldradioday2021 #italianlanguage #southitaly #memories
Can we assume the placement of the pipe over the a Can we assume the placement of the pipe over the antique #doorframe was absolutely necessary? All about #irsina in my new book #basilicataauthenticitaly -
#basilicata #lucania #doorway #italiandoors #oldtown #centrostorico #doorsofinstagram #doors #southitaly #basilicataturistica #lucaniaturistica
Happy #internationalgreeklanguageday with this #si Happy #internationalgreeklanguageday with this #sign in an #ancient #greek #language in a village in southern #calabria — "Welcome to #gallicianò here in the mountains full of pain and songs."

#greeklanguage #grecanico #southitaly #areagrecanica #reggiocalabria #traditions #culture #greekculture #lanostrarc #calabriatheotheritaly
The days just seem to be rolling by, like this #to The days just seem to be rolling by, like this #toy from days gone by. The #hoop , stick and #tops come from the #folkculture #museum in #viggiano #basilicata .

#basilicataauthenticitaly #childrenstoys #antiquetoys #kidstoys #lucania #southitaly #basilicataturistica #lucaniaturistica @prolocobasilicata #visitbasilicata
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Recent Comments

  • KareninCalabria on Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land
  • Image Earth Travel on Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land
  • Spina Anthony F. on Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land
  • KareninCalabria on Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land
  • Susan Gardner on Bova, Calabria: People, Language and Land

Archives

Sign up and receive new posts to your email - for free!

Copyright © 2014 – 2021 Karen Haid. All rights reserved.
Toggle the Widgetbar