This article originally appeared on ItalyTravelandMore.com Blue waters shine in the distance and the bright, sandy beach traces a long line down the shore. I’m standing in the square of the mideveal town of Castellabate overlooking the Cilento coast, one of Italy’s closely kept secrets. My husband and I have just returned from exploring Cilento in… Continue reading
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12 Things To Do in Cilento, Campania’s Untouched Gem
The region of Campania holds classic treasures like the Palace of Caserta and archeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seductive resorts like Amalfi and the island of Capri attract visitors from all over the world, but the Cilento Coast of Campania has remained one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Comfortable being the Amalfi Coast’s quiet… Continue reading
Best day trips from Milan by Car
Driving in Italy may seem daunting to many, but I can assure you it’s not that bad! People do drive fast, but they also respect the rules, except when it comes to parking. With no doubt, Italians are “creative parkers”. Milan has the perfect strategical location to use as a base for exploring Italy by car.… Continue reading
What Kind of Italy Traveler Are You?
Originally published: Aug. 22, 2019 Vietnam-Visa.com Are you passionate about art and cuisine? Or have a flair for design and fashion? Perhaps the legends and history are what you want to experience. Too boring for you – are you looking for sport and adventure? No matter what kind of traveler you are, Italy has a… Continue reading
6 of Italy’s Most Beautiful Gardens You’ve Never Heard Of
Originally published:Milanostyle.com Italy is well known for its classic beauty, is a great place to visit, especially if you enjoy wandering around luxury villas and gardens. Up and down the country there are spectacular places to enjoy the natural beauty and amazing surroundings and here we offer just a few examples of some of the… Continue reading
7 Easygoing Restaurants in Milan
Originally published on Milanostyle.com – Walking down the streets of Milan, you can’t help but notice how elegant and composed the Milanese are. They are a seemingly aloof population. It is true that the Milanese are creative, innovative, and hardworking but what is not immediately apparent, is that they love to hang-out and enjoy a nice meal… Continue reading
12 Things To Do in Cilento, Campania’s Untouched Gem
Originally Published: November 2018L’Italo-Americano The region of Campania holds classic treasures like the Palace of Caserta and archeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seductive resorts like Amalfi and the island of Capri attract visitors from all over the world, but the Cilento Coast of Campania has remained one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Comfortable being… Continue reading
Italy Takes Measures Against Overtourism
Originally published: Sept. 12, 2017 HuffPost.com At 7am, Piazza San Marco, Venice is quiet and serene. The sun shines down on café employees setting out tables and chairs, city workers sweeping the sidewalks and business people with briefcases crossing the square on their way to their offices. Three hours later, the square is crowded with… Continue reading
The Battle of Tiramisù
Originally published: Aug. 24, 2017 HuffPost.com Will the real Tiramisù please stand up? An ongoing “origin” battle has been going on between the regions of Veneto, and Friuli, but also Piedmont and Tuscany have tried to claim origin status, as to the heritage of the heavenly, creamy, dessert. It has gotten to such a point that the the Tiramisù… Continue reading
Sicily the Paradise Island of Gods, Grandeur and Glamour
Originally published: May 5, 2017 ItalyTravelandMore.com Client: LuxuryRetreats.com No matter what kind of traveler you are, Sicily has it all. Archaeology, tradition and glamour all found on this island paradise. To re-live the history of the ancient Greeks, visit Agrigento and The Valley of Temples. To experience the island’s luxury, rent a villa in Sicily in the most fashionable seaside resort… Continue reading
The Secret Boardwalk of the Italian Riviera
Originally published on Huffington Post – Apr 12, 2017: A town with a secret Framura is a quiet town, happy to be Cinque Terra’s neighbor and not in the least envious of her limelight. The residents are kind and welcoming but they have been keeping a little secret; Cinque Terra, Italy is world-renowned for its… Continue reading
13 Italian Superstitions
Originally published: Oct. 31, 2016 HuffingtonPost.com I have lived in Italy for most of my adult life and it always amazes me how superstitious the Italians are. A few, but not all superstitions even have a remedy. Just don’t do these things or you may have bad luck! 1. It is bad luck to walk… Continue reading