Forget the postcard-perfect piazzas of other Italian cities. Naples simmers with a different kind of charm, a vibrant energy that’s more like a bubbling pot of ragù than a still life. Imagine it: a soffritto of carrots, celery, and onions, sizzling whole cuts of meat plump San Marzano tomatoes – all simmering for hours, the flavours intensifying…
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Naples: A Culinary Adventure
No exploration of Naples is complete without indulging in some delicious food. These dishes are typical of Naples and a must-try while in the city: Here’s my recommendations: For Breakfast Italian Style: Gambrinus For Pizza: Pizzeria Attanasio For Sfogliatelle: Sfogliate & Sfogliatelle For Gelato: Mennella For a restaurant on the Lungomare: Antonio & Antonio For the…
Naples: Discovering the City
Naples is a city that’s best experienced with a combination of local knowledge and self-discovery. To get the most out of my trip, I enlisted the help of Vincenzo & Giulia, who provided invaluable insights into the city’s hidden gems. Together we visited: The Galleria Borbonica – we descended into the underbelly of Naples and explored the historic…
Naples: A Walk Through Time
In the 8th century BC, on the windswept cliffs overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean, a siren song drifted on the salty breeze. Legend whispers it belonged to Parthenope, a mythical creature who lured sailors to their doom. But the truth was far less fantastical. Here, on the Pizzofalcone hill, Greek colonists from nearby Cumae built a…
Skye High: Adventures in Scotland’s Isle of Skye
The landscape on the Isle of Skye is simply breathtaking. With each stop, I was more and more amazed by the natural beauty of this place and the magical aura it radiates. I know I say this about every place I visit but the Isle of Skye is a must visit when touring Scotland…let me…
A Weekend Wander Through Edinburgh’s Cobbled Charms
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city steeped in history and legend. From the towering Edinburgh Castle to the cobbled streets of the Old Town, it’s a place that captures the imagination. So for my birthday this year I decided to take a tour around its cobbled streets and soak up its charm. There…