In this Guide to Sorrento, you’ll learn the best things to do, where to eat, where to stay, the best places to go for side-trips, and the best (and safest) way to get to Sorrento. For an Italophile like me, it is difficult to choose a favorite Italian location–in fact, over the years my favorite …
We sat down to the long narrow table as our guide began to fill small ceramic bowls with different flavors of olive oil. As she filled bowl after bowl, we sat amazed at how many different flavors she offered us to taste; after all, we were a group of only 3 people. After filling over …
Paestum is THE place to find farms that specialize in water buffalo, and the mozzarella that comes from them. Paestum is to mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) what Naples is to Pizza. This is where you find mozzarella in its most authentic and most delicious form. Sorrento is a great home-base to travel around the Amalfi …
Florence, Italy is the birthplace of The Renaissance. Evidence of this is found throughout the city in its architecture and museums. The city is a dream for art lovers, and for everyone who wants to experience the culture of Italy. But, it’s not just for adults. There is a lot to see and do in …
One of my first and favorite memories of Rome is walking purposely to one site, and on the way, passing by ruins of ancient Roman remains. There was no sign to describe what it was, and it was not in the guidebooks. The Romans had unearthed just another roman empire-era site. This is common throughout Rome. There is so much …
When we are in Italy, we make it a point to do two things every day: eat gelato and drink cappuccino. Cappuccino is good in most European countries, but it is extraordinary in Italy. Italians have perfected the espresso, which is the essential start to a great cappuccino. What is cappuccino? Cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and …