As a rabid movie fan, Capri has always been the romantic isle of Hollywood magic for me. Just think about September Affair, It Started in Naples or Contempt. My vivid imagination thinks about Sophia Loren walking the hills of Capri with dozens of drooling men […]
About two hours south of Sorrento lies the best of ancient Greece, truly, in Italy. Paestum is much more than just one of the average archaeological sites which dot the Italian landscape. It’s a sixty-two acre parcel with three of the best preserved ancient Greek […]
Torino is a city in great contrast to much of the rest of Italy. Its architecture is typically Baroque; its piazzas are colonnaded and industry is strong in this northern capital of education and commerce. Its narrow side streets lead onto some of the greatest […]
Solo travelers in search of a true Tuscan archaeology adventure should head to Chiusi, off the beaten path. It’s a mere dot on the map of Tuscany but rich in experiences. It’s only 150 square miles but its role in Italy’s history, more specifically Etruscan […]
I have been on a quest for blue sea glass for years. You might even say that I am a bit obsessed with it. It’s a lot harder to find than you might think. Oh, there is plenty of green and brown glass and clear […]