My Bella Vita Travel

10/09/2026

Calabria's beloved peperoncino has its own festival and it is happening right now in Diamante, September 9 to 13. Free entry, traditional dishes, workshops, concerts and more, all celebrating the little chili pepper that is essentially the unofficial symbol of the region. We wrote about it on the blog. Have you ever been to the Peperoncino Festival?

It’s the unofficial symbol of Calabria.  You’ll literally see it everywhere you turn and if you find yourself in Calabria, especially in late summer, it isn’t uncommon to see strings of it hanging out to dry from doorways, balconies, and windows. We are talking, of course, about peperoncini (...

10/09/2026

A day without coffee is like… just kidding, we don't know. 😂🤪

10/09/2026

This December, Reggio Calabria will host the Next Gen ATP Finals. Some of the sport's biggest names have come through this tournament! Any tennis fans here?

The tennis Next Gen Finals will be held in Reggio Calabria from December to 13, officials announced Wednesday. The tournament is for the world's top men's singles players aged 20 and under on the ATP Tour. (ANSA)

10/09/2026

Any bocce players here?

Inside Chicago’s first dedicated bocce clubhouse: This massive 15,000-square-foot West Town spot features Italian-crafted courts, a lounge, and coworking space

Grab your bocce ball and get ready to hit the target, because the city’s first dedicated bocce clubhouse is officially open to the public! Chicago has been a key bocce city since the early 1900s when Italian immigrants established leagues and community courts throughout the city.

https://www.wetheitalians.com/news/inside-chicagos-first-dedicated-bocce-clubhouse-this-massive-15000-square-foot-west-town-spot-features-italian-crafted-courts-a-lounge-and-coworking-space

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09/09/2026

Happy Birthday Gianluca!

From the moment he joined our team he has been an important part of what we do. He stepped in when we needed him most and has never stopped showing up for us and for our guests. He loves uncovering heritage stories, chatting with locals and sharing his love of Calabria with everyone he meets.

Cosenza-born, Forza Lupi proud, and one of the good ones. Buon compleanno, Gianluca! 🎂🥳

Drop a birthday wish in the comments and help us celebrate this special day! 👇

08/09/2026

Bicerin anyone? If you haven't had one before, you need to try it!

08/09/2026

Do not let a small oversight derail your Italy trip. Watch this before you start planning, and save it for when you do.

07/09/2026

Happy International Day of Clean Air! 💚

We are so lucky to live near so many beautiful mountains and national parks here in Italy. Did you know that the Sila National Park is said to have some of the cleanest air in Europe?

What a gift it is to walk through the forests of the Sila National Park in Calabria and take in that wonderful fresh air while listening to the soundtrack of Mother Nature.

Calabria really is extraordinary!

06/09/2026

A milestone birthday is a special moment, but this one was made extra special. This guest brought his children to Cinquefrondi in the province of Reggio Calabria, the town his parents once called home.

This was most certainly a gift that keeps on giving...a celebration for him and an unforgettable discovery for his children, who got to put faces and places to a family history they had only ever heard about.

05/09/2026

Macaroni and cheese gets a southern Italian makeover with provola, spicy red chili peppers and cherry tomatoes. Comfort food with a Calabrian kick and it comes together in under 30 minutes. The full recipe is on the blog.

Give your macaroni and cheese a southern Italian twist with provola, spicy red chili peppers and cherry tomatoes.