The ancient Romans had as many gods as there were people and if you visit the Capua amphitheater, make sure
January 16 2013 / Places
The English Cemetery in Naples
Napoli, Campania
For centuries expats have enthusiastically lived in Italy. When they died, however, they often needed a place of final rest
December 7 2012 / Places
Venus Revealed: The English Garden
Caserta, Campania
Think Caserta, and you think High Baroque style, a desire to out-Versailles Versailles in terms of scale, magnificence and power-projection.
November 13 2012 / Places
The Postman’s Island
Procida, Campania
Adored for its simplicity, panoramic views and natural beauty, Isola di Procida — one of a group of islands that
October 25 2012 / Places
Feeding the Fountains of Kings
Valle di Maddaloni, Campania
The grandeur of the Royal Palace of Caserta was surpassed only by the lavish abode of Louis XIV at Versailles.
October 3 2012 / Events
Settembrata
Anacapri, Campania
Settembrata on Anacapri means Italian musicians singing in the street, pacchiane (local women dressed in Neapolitan garb) carrying baskets of grapes
September 17 2012 / Art & Archaeology
Lost Body Parts
Napoli, Campania
Neapolitans seem to have a thing for uninterred body parts. At the Duomo, for example, the bones of patron saint
August 1 2012 / Places
Botteghiamo?
Sorrento, Campania
Unfortunately we all know that the speed of modern life can make it difficult to appreciate and give proper due
July 12 2012 / Food & Wine
Scauratielli
The Sannio, Campania
Scauratielli or scauratieddi is a traditional dessert recipe that is a favorite among both children and adults in the Campanian
July 9 2012 / Places
The local’s Capri beach…
Marina Grande, Capri
May 24 2012 / Local Interest
Sea Naples and Revive
Naples, Campania
A few years ago I wrote about the pleasures of Sunday mornings by the sea in Naples. Traffic was banned
April 16 2012 / Events
The City of Miracles
Naples, Campania
Neapolitan locals will tell you it’s true. In Naples, you can witness two miracles and even ask for a personal
March 19 2012 / Art & Archaeology
Santa Caterina a Formello
Naples, Campania
Not far from the Porta Capuana, one of the ancient gates of Naples, stands a church with Renaissance roots. Originally
February 24 2012 / Art & Archaeology
Cuma, Messages from the Past
Cumae, Campania
Ancient sites jostle for attention across Campania but Cuma deserves a special place in the heart of any European, for
January 9 2012 / Local Interest
Old Friends and Lost Traditions: La Befana dei Vigili
Sant'Agata de' Goti, Campania
It is a well-known fact that Italians love children; they are unconditionally loved and coddled by brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles
December 22 2011 / Local Interest
Street-life Nativity
Napoli, Campania
In a bustling narrow alleyway in downtown Naples, Neapolitan life and Naples’ highest craft traditions merge. I can’t imagine Christmas
November 10 2011 / Places
A View with a City
Napoli, Campania
App or map, you have to orientate yourself in an unfamiliar city. In Naples the view from the Castel Sant’Elmo
July 22 2010 / Art & Archaeology
Duomo di San Matteo
Salerno, Campania
The duomo (literally “dome”, but meaning “cathedral”) at Salerno is rich in architectural delights. It is dedicated to Mary of
June 10 2010 / Local Interest
Bespoke spokes – Talarico Umbrellas
Napoli, Campania
In one of Naples’ dusky alleyways is a little umbrella factory that puts others in the shade. It was 150
December 4 2009 / Local Interest
The Capri Bus
Capri, Campania
Extreme bus riding. Not the first tourist activity that comes to mind when you think of a weekend getaway on
October 2 2009 / Local Interest
A View of the Vomero
Naples, Campania
The classic postcard of Naples has four elements – blue sea, bluer sky, the pleasing curve of the bay and
September 15 2009 / Art & Archaeology
Bodies of Pompeii
Pompeii, Campania
Like the lost city of Atlantis, the unfortunate city of Pompeii has achieved legendary status due to its unique downfall.
July 29 2009 / Places
The Entrance to Hades
Lago d'Averno, Campania
The Entrance to Hades exists, according to Carlo Santillo, a tour guide for the Grotta della Sibilla. Hidden along a
July 23 2009 / Places
Gardens of Augustus
Capri, Campania
Built upon ancient Roman ruins, the Gardens of Augustus were situated high atop a southerly facing cliff with a sheer