Rafting on the Lao River in Papasidero
Why guests travel to Papasidero for an adventurous day on one of Southern Italy’s most beautiful rivers.
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My blog
Stories from my place.
Personally told.
About my B&B, the rooms, hospitality and life among the peaceful green hills of Calabria.
Personal
The woman behind the stories
I’m Vicky. I exchanged the Netherlands for Tremoli and found a new home among the mountains, the silence and the Calabrian light.
Here I share real life at my B&B, special places and the small moments that make Calabria so beautiful.
Vicky writes
Take a moment to read.
And be here for a while.
Personal stories, thoughts and experiences from Vicky's B&B by V.
Where silence finds space
A place where nothing is required and a different rhythm begins naturally.
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The Awakening — where calm opens the day
Waking slowly, with soft morning light and no day already planned for you.
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Experience the Silence — rest without expectations
A room and a place that invite you to let go of plans, pressure and hurry.
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Apartment Blue Sky — a boundless horizon
Your own bright and peaceful place beneath the wide Calabrian sky.
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The Blue Lagoon — a place where nothing is required
A room that gently invites you to slow down and simply be.
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The View — hills and morning light
Wake with the sunrise and views across the quiet green hills.
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A day out: Falconieri dei Setteventi & Civita
A quiet day where nature, falconry and the character of Civita come together.
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Discover Rotonda — a day trip from the B&B
An inviting trip across the regional border to a lively village surrounded by Pollino nature.
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Diamante & Cirella: colour, quiet and sea
A gentle drive from the mountains to murals, coastal streets and the shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Tremoli & Papasidero — a landscape of time and silence
A personal look at the hamlet, the village and the landscape that makes this place feel timeless.
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San Nicola Arcella, Praia a Mare & Isola di Dino
Beaches, famous natural scenery and lively coastal towns combined in one memorable day trip.
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Slow travel: Papasidero & the Lao River
A day that invites you to slow down and experience the village, river and surrounding nature.
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Lago del Pantano in Mormanno
A small lake on the edge of the Pollino, ideal for a peaceful stop surrounded by nature.
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Air conditioning and maintenance
Why comfort also depends on careful maintenance and responsible use of the air conditioning.
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Solar energy and the environment
How the Calabrian sun helps the B&B think about energy, responsibility and the future.
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The water reservoir near Santa Domenica Talao
A local development in the mountain landscape, only a few kilometres from the B&B.
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A day by the coast
Sometimes the perfect plan is simply a beach, the sea and time to do absolutely nothing.
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Walking in Papasidero
Routes and landscapes for guests who want to start exploring close to the B&B.
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Your holiday, your rhythm
You decide whether your ideal stay is quiet, active, adventurous or a little of everything.
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The transformation
A personal story about pride, hard work and how the B&B gradually became the place it is today.
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The rooms and the apartment
The story behind the accommodations, their character and the choices that shaped them.
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The beginning of a beautiful future
The moment a long-held dream became real and a completely different life began in Calabria.
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The beginning
Two months of hard work, new challenges and the first steps of building a life and B&B in Italy.
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