The next morning in Matera rose bright and clear, the kind of sun that can warm a pizza oven and dehydrate a human like a withered basil plant. Before I could descend from the Sassi and cross the ravine into an even older world, I needed a trustworthy ATM. Not all ATMs are created equal, … Continue reading 24 Giugno 2026 Matera Walking the Earth
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22 Giugno 2026 The Oldest of Old Cities Savoring Every Bite
Leaving Laurenzana and heading east through the mountains made for a surprisingly easy drive. I’d been told to stop and see Castelmezzano or the ghost town of Craco, abandoned after earthquakes and landslides forced residents out. But with a tight schedule and after seeing the precarious roads leading to those hillside villages I continued straight … Continue reading 22 Giugno 2026 The Oldest of Old Cities Savoring Every Bite
15 Giugno 2026 My Days in Tropea, The Sauce is Stirred.
With only a few days under my belt in Tropea, as any of my former co-workers will tell you, I take ownership of my surroundings. My surveillance upon arrival was key. Google kind of targeted my B&B but from here out it is up to my navigation sense or there lack of to negotiate my … Continue reading 15 Giugno 2026 My Days in Tropea, The Sauce is Stirred.
12 Giugno 2026 Tropea, A first Impression
I discovered the place by pure chance. I never planned on venturing this far south, but then a Facebook reel appeared and it was love at first sight. Tropea, Calabria, often called the most beautiful town in Italy. The unpretentious little train station feels like a deliberate ruse, as if the town is trying to … Continue reading 12 Giugno 2026 Tropea, A first Impression
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