I won’t bury the lede here: I didn’t hate visiting Pompeii without a guide. How could you? It’s one of the best-preserved, vastest archaeological sites in the world. But also, I wouldn’t do it that way again. While I have to admit that Naples is probably my least favorite city in Italy, I’ll happily give…
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Italy has recently gotten slammed with overtourism… but the winter season is ideal for visiting Italian cities, particularly Southern cities like Naples which tend to be more popular summertime destinations. Not only do you get mild winters, but you also get to skip the crowds. Just be aware that Naples in winter is rather rainy……
While I have to reluctantly admit that Naples isn’t exactly one of my favorite cities in Italy, there is one distinction where I’ll happily give Naples its flowers. This city is, hands down, the best city to base yourself in Italy for the country’s most beautiful day trips. Yes, you have the photogenic Amalfi Coast…
Often overshadowed by Pompeii, its more famous ruined cousin, not everybody is aware that Herculaneum is a fascinating archaeological site in its own right, with findings dating back to the same period of the Mount Vesuvius explosion. Since it is smaller, easier to visit, and often less crowded than Pompeii — some of the most…
Naples is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy: a place where it is easy to experience the country at its most authentic and discover centuries of history as well as incredibly tasty gastronomy. Chaotic, noisy, and at times a bit overwhelming, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is a fascinating destination with very unique sights…
The funniest thing about my disastrous trip from Naples to Capri by fast boat is how easily it could be avoided. My friend Megan had specifically warned me about the rough boat journey between Naples and Capri, especially in the winter months when I visited Capri (specifically, early March). She’s emetophobic and, miraculously, still one…
