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Basilicata Cultural Tour

Basilicata Cultural Tour, Much More Than Matera!

Basilicata is off most travelers’ radars despite the recent popularity of Matera. My new tour is designed to remedy that! The program explores the entire region, a lesser-known jewel of the Italian south, and I am proud to say that the Basilicata Cultural Tour, the first of its kind, had its maiden journey this fall, and it was a resounding …

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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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Pasta of Calabria’s Arbëreshë community, called dr Pasta of Calabria’s Arbëreshë community, called dromësat, here served with a sauce of tomatoes and sausage – an interesting dish for the International Week of Italian Food.

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Frittata di patate without eggs, a specialty of Fi Frittata di patate without eggs, a specialty of Fiumefreddo Bruzio enjoyed on my Castles and Wines of Calabria Tour.

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Calabrian saying on a mural in Borgo Croce. The he Calabrian saying on a mural in Borgo Croce. The hen lays the egg and the rooster’s bottom burns. You might have the opportunity to use the expression after putting effort into something and those around you lament as though they’ve done it themselves. From blog archives “Detti Calabresi” from Borgo Croce.

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Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with the cathedral o Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday with the cathedral of Altomonte in Calabria

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An incredible tradition still practiced by hand in An incredible tradition still practiced by hand in Calabria – making charcoal from wood – the “carbonai” in my blog archives.

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Licorice roots! #tbt to a visit to the Amarelli li Licorice roots! #tbt to a visit to the Amarelli licorice factory in Rossano, Calabria. 

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Gelato festival on my new blogpost! #calabriatheo Gelato festival on my new blogpost!

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Plump, flavorful, tender sun-dried tomatoes – love Plump, flavorful, tender sun-dried tomatoes – love ‘em!

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Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday! Cathedral of Reggio Buona Domenica – Happy Sunday! Cathedral of Reggio Calabria 

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The castle of Roseto Capo Spulico… on the road in The castle of Roseto Capo Spulico… on the road in Calabria – a visit in my blog archives.

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Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – images from 202 Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – images from 2025 – join me in 2026!

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Chianalea fishing village in Scilla, view from the Chianalea fishing village in Scilla, view from the castle

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Looking up in Matera… #basilicata #basilicataauth Looking up in Matera…

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Tomb of Isabella of Aragon in the cathedral of Cos Tomb of Isabella of Aragon in the cathedral of Cosenza – on my recent Calabria tour.

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Who doesn’t like a good pizza? #calabria #calabri Who doesn’t like a good pizza?

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Happy Halloween! #calabria #calabriatheotheritaly Happy Halloween!

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In Pizzo along the Tyrrhenian Sea… #calabria #cal In Pizzo along the Tyrrhenian Sea…

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You can see this spectacular bronze ax from ancien You can see this spectacular bronze ax from ancient Sybaris at the British Museum! Visit the lost city’s archaeological site on my Castles and Wines of Calabria Tour and read about it on my latest blogpost.

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Cosenza’s Busento River… full of history. #calabr Cosenza’s Busento River… full of history.

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Calabria’s largest island, Isola di Dino in the ve Calabria’s largest island, Isola di Dino in the very northwest – a boat ride on the Castles and Wines of Calabria Tour.

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