Karen Haid inherited her love for Italy and its traditions from her parents, deeply immersing herself in the Italian language and culture. She earned the Dante Alighieri Society's most advanced certification and credentials to teach Italian language and culture from the University for Foreigners in Reggio Calabria. Her work, stemming from a four-year immersion in Calabria, explores the wonders of its people and place. Haid teaches, translates, and writes about Italy and other topics, offering readers an authentic glimpse into Italian life.
Magnificent natural beauty, rich culture and longstanding traditions, Basilicata packs an incredible diversity into the unassuming instep of the Italian boot. From the renowned Sassi di Matera to the smallest village, this in-depth travel essay uncovers a land, its people, their past and present, sharing the joys and challenges of the experience.