Naples
See Naples and die! Since that expression was coined in the nineteenth century it’s been a rallying cry to express just how gorgeous this city is and how much life and passion it has. To the outside...
View ArticleThe Palace of Caserta
Palace of Caserta, lit up at night - photo courtesy of Emmanuel Granatello via Flickr Back when the south of Italy was the least wealthy part of the country and people struggled to feed their families,...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup Race in Naples
Naples port will host races for America's Cup Take advantage and visit the city of Naples, Italy during the America’s Cup competition! What is America’s Cup? The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to...
View ArticleNaples’ Best Pizza
Classic Margherita Pizza. Photo courtesy of Valerio Capello via Wikipedia. If you want to start a fight in Naples, ask to have pineapple on your pizza. Or egg. Or even olives, or anchovies. Neopolitans...
View ArticleHow to See Naples in One Day
View of Mt Vesuvius from Naples Naples – busy, frenetic, colorful, lively, gritty. This city in Southern Italy that sits in the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius as its backdrop is seen as the...
View ArticleTaking a Day Trip to Mt. Vesuvius
The impressive volcano, Mt. Vesuvius The peak of Mt. Vesuvius looms large over the Campania landscape, both literally and figuratively. The mountain is visible from parts of Naples and the surrounding...
View ArticlePompeii Movie
Mt. Vesuvius looks over the ruins of Pompeii By now, we’ve come to expect that even films in the “documentary” category have probably taken some poetic license with the facts. It shouldn’t be...
View ArticleVisiting the Islands of the Gulf of Naples from Sorrento
Beautiful island of Ischia There are many great reasons to visit Naples, and it can also be an incredibly overwhelming city. It’s helpful, then, to have so many peaceful places to escape that are...
View Article5 Major Attractions in Southern Italy
The vast majority of people going to Italy never get farther south than Rome, with the exception of big tourist drawers like the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. There are a number of major attractions in...
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