Calabria, Italy, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, colorful hillside villages, and unquestionably—its exceptional regional cuisine. I was fortunate enough to be born in Calabria, the beautiful Southern region of Italy, which is separated from Sicily only by the undulating waters of the Strait of Messina.

Calabria is the last region on the mainland, and because getting there is no small feat, it remains one of the least explored. But traveling there is truly worth the effort. Upon your arrival, you might find yourself one step closer to gastronomical heaven.