Benvenuti al Blog di Vera Italia. Qui ogni articolo è una lettera d’amore alla nostra cultura e uno sguardo sulla magia che vogliamo condividere con il mondo. Raccontiamo storie di persone, tradizioni, esperienze autentiche e viaggi che sostengono le comunità locali. È un piacere avervi qui con noi.
Tradition-saving locally and beyond with Gianluca! What began with a small dream in his pocket has now become an important connection for Calabrese who have migrated elswhere but search for the flavours and memories from home. Join Chiara as she shares how she came to know this Culture Creator.
The Culture Creators never cease to surprise Chiara. In this encounter, learn how Santo and his traditional products in beautiful jars are sharing the flavours of history and culture passed down by generations.
When we finally met in-person, it was like two visionaries illuminating with a million ideas and opportunities to collaborate on. Join Chiara Barbera, Dreamer & Orchestrator of Vera Italia as the series continues of how the Vera Italia “Culture Creators” came to be.
Have you ever dreamed of sleeping in a castle? This is the tale of how Vera Italia Dreamer & Orchestrator, Chiara Barbera, came to meet Olga, a Heritage Host who opens the doors to a dreamy castle experience. Find out how this Heritage Host came to be and the incredible story of how she may have been manifested in the early stages of the project planning.
Meet the Dynamic Duo that Unite Local Fishermen, Famers and Niche Wines. Meet Veronica & Noemi, the dynamic duo that have united local fisherman, farmers and niche wines in a beautiful restaurant created with charm and wit! The Culture Creators of Vera Italia who propose the most outrageously brilliant experience suggestion to you, fellow traveller.
Hope in Small Villages, Places to Stay that Tell Stories and Hosts that Protect Heritage. A new category of Culture Creator is born. Meet Biagio! Enthusiastic to do more for his small village and the inspiration behind the new title that would acclaim these individuals who open the doors to homes with heart and stays that tell a story. These are Heritage Hosts.
Meet Stefania the Calabrian Contadina Keeping Italian Traditions Alive. Stefania embodies everything Vera Italia stands for, these tales share how she came to be Vera Italia’s cherished contadina! Learn more about her story.
A Hidden Gem Preserving Cedro Traditions in Santa Maria del Cedro. Today, Opificio Calabria is a truly beautiful reality with a heart-warming memory at its core. Join Chiara to learn how Marco & Francesca continue to save traditions and maintain a family legacy.
Generations of Italian Fishermen Keeping Tradition Alive. The tales at sea continue in this meeting with Daniele, Pierluigi and the future generation, Gabriele! Chiara, Dreamer & Orchestrator of Vera Italia shares how each Culture Creator came to be in the series “The Road to Vera Italia”. Welcome!
Discover Northern Calabria Fishing Traditions with Vera Italia. Experience the true Italy in lesser-known places with local Italians. In today’s adventures, Chiara brings you onto a local fishing trawler to meet some colourful locals, who continue the ancient art of fishing with nets.
