I visited the little town of Vietri Sul Mare (which is the first town along the Amalfi Coast) for the first time recently and fell in love with it instantly. It's known to be the ceramics capital of the Campania region and one of the prettiest towns I've laid my eyes upon. I'd never heard … Continue reading What took me so long to get here?
Unlike some, I wasn't afraid to turn 40.. in fact I tell people my age (even though women aren't supposed to). I always thought I would celebrate my 40th in New York having been there 7 times but over the last 4 years I found a new love - Italy. I've been to the Amalfi … Continue reading Turning 40… in Italy!
When I refer to Assisi as a magical town I don't mean the voodoo kind. After arriving in Italy on a long flight and spending 2 nights in the hustle and bustle of of a big city like Rome, Assisi was exactly what I needed. Its the birthplace of Saint Francis and is an enchanting … Continue reading The magic and enchantment of Assisi
It's that time of year.. Summer in Europe but more importantly my favourite place, Italy. Below are my top 5 recommendations of things to do if you happen to be traveling around the Amalfi Coast: 1. Do yourself a favour and book a boat trip with Pasqualino Coast which departs daily from Sorrento to Capri, Ischia … Continue reading 5 things to do on the Amalfi Coast!
In 2014 I went through a particularly stressful time at work when eventually I realised the rut I was in and the impacts this was having on me personally, physically and emotionally. It was only then that I knew I had to follow my heart and take a long, hard earned break. This prompted me to apply for 6 months … Continue reading What happened when I followed my heart…
Ischia is the biggest island in the Gulf of Naples. I did a day trip to Baia di Sorgeto (on the southwest coast) last year to visit the popular hot springs. I didn't know what to expect because I'd never been to hot springs before. It wasn't the easiest of places to find but was … Continue reading Hot Springs in Ischia
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