“Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” -Frank Herbert
They say “vedi Napoli e poi muori”. It literally means see Naples and then die, but the sentiment behind the saying is everyone needs to see Naples in their lifetime. I lived in Naples for over 3 years and couldn’t agree more, this city is a must see! The Naples area is one of the most vibrant, … Continue reading Naples & the Amalfi Coast
Much like in the States, where Georgia is known for peaches, Florida for oranges, and so on, each Italian province has its own native grape varietals and wines. Naples is located in the Italian province of Campania, which is home to a beautiful selection of wines. Here are my suggestions for some of the best local wines!
Like most Italian cities, it is pretty difficult to find anything other than Italian food in Naples. Now don’t get me wrong, Neapolitan cuisine is dee-lish! Pizza, mozzarella di bufala, fresh mussels, what’s not to love? But, after visiting the city for a few days the carb/fish heavy diet can start taking its toll. So, if you’re craving something ethnic, or maybe just a taste of home, here’s what I recommend.
I happened upon the Cattedrale di San Gennaro (or the Duomo di Napoli) by chance, or perhaps the will of God, while on an impromptu trip to downtown Naples. After hours of walking down dark, narrow streets I suddenly found myself in an open square, flooded with light. At the back of the square sat the immense cathedral. It was clean, white, and ornately decorated, vastly contrasting the buildings surrounding it.
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