Adored in antiquity and a source of superstition, the cat is one of the most beloved and hated pets of all. Throughout history, we have seen this animal both associated with divinity and associated with witchcraft or as a synonym for bad luck. But this ...

New Year's Eve is one of the most celebrated holidays in every part of the world regardless of religion and culture. Out with the old and in with the new! Cities all over Italy will be lighting up the night with huge meals, music, dancing, ...

I exist only because inside of me and above all else I am only and above all a Neapolitan. Naples exists inside of me, and always will. Fortunately for me there is this treasure that I have inside of me and, when I need it, ...

If you thought that southern Italy was just for visiting in the summertime, think again! Christmas is in the air and the Christmas markets are open in Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. This is a list ...

Chances are that you have never heard of Furore, a tiny village situated on the Amalfi Coast. While it's often overshadowed by its competitors like Positano and Amalfi, Furore is not to be underestimated. This tiny village is probably best known for its bridge and ...

If you plan to head to the Amalfi Coast this summer, you can't miss visiting Salerno and its magnificent historic center! This is a mini-guide on what to see in Salerno in the summer. You will find many ideas for your experience- the perfect mix of ...

The best way to learn about a new place is to experience it firsthand. And who better than someone who has lived there to convey those powerful emotions that only traveling can provide? When the place in question is Capri, well, there is a lot ...

Castellabate is located on the stretch of the Tyrrhenian coast known as Cilento. Lesser-known to tourists than the more publicized Amalfi Coast, this area runs from Capaccio-Paestum to Sapri and is every bit as beautiful. What to See in Castellabate Castellabate literally means the "abbot's castle" and ...

Sapri and Pisacane's Expedition The older generation of Italians will surely remember this beautiful poem by Luigi Mercantini, "The Gleaner of Sapri", which tells of the unfortunate expedition of Carlo Pisacane. On June 28, 1857, Pisacane and about 300 other men arrived in the Gulf of ...

Our journey begins in the Campania region, in between the mountains and the sea: the Cilento Coast. Get ready to be awestruck because this part of Italy is still somewhat of a well-kept secret, far from the masses.  Starting Point: The City of Salerno We'll begin our ...