The cry of a gull overhead pulls me back into the moment. But it wasn't the moment I left behind. Beyond me the quiet piazza stretches to the infinity of the sea. On a day like today the horizon is gone, playing a game of hide and seek – and winning. The church is quiet today, taking a well-earned ...
Archives for 2017
“L’Estate di San Martino” in Amalfi
During breakfast this morning, I heard the weatherman on the TV talking about the "Estate di San Martino," which means the Summer of San Martino. This is similar to what we call an Indian Summer in the USA. It's when the weather is particularly nice after a cold spell, but it refers specifically to ...
La Selva Handmade Soap from Positano
High in the mountains above Positano there is an enchanting place where you can experience the natural beauty, sights and scents of the Amalfi Coast in an untouched setting. That special place is called La Selva, and I've shared about it here before since it's setting for Sole Yoga Holiday's annual ...
Last of the October Beach Days
If you're lucky, summer comes back for a little visit in October. These lingering summer days are extra special at the beach on the Amalfi Coast, because they've already been abandoned by the crowds. We've had so many warm days this month that it seems strange to have already set the clocks back for ...
Francesco Clemente’s Standing with Truth for Ravello 2017
In Italy, you can't help but experience modernity within the context of the past. What is new is quite literally enveloped in what came before. But isn't that what it should always be like? During my Washington, DC days, I was struck by a quotation from Shakespeare's The Tempest that is carved at ...
Check Out My Favorite Capri Walks in Dream of Italy!
It's been a quiet summer around here on Ciao Amalfi, but it certainly hasn't been a quiet time. Summer is always a busy period, but this year seems especially hectic ... and hot! We've had a heat wave on the Amalfi Coast, making usually hot August even stickier than normal. But I've had a lot of fun ...
Dadini – Jewelry Inspired by the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is endlessly inspiring to me. Whether I'm writing or out taking photographs, there's always something that I'm trying to capture to share or remember. I love seeing how this beautiful landscape inspires so many different types of artists. When I spotted Dadini, a local jewelry ...
Ravello Festival 2017 Schedule and Tickets
Every year I eagerly await the announcement of the Ravello Festival program, which runs from July to September in the City of Music. The Ravello Festival 2017 schedule has finally been announced! This year's program kicks off on July 1st with Adam Fischer conducting the Hungarian Radio ...
New Bus Service from Naples Airport to the Amalfi Coast
Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast and flying into the Naples Airport? Then I have some good news for you! There's a new bus service that goes direct from the Naples Capodichino Airport to multiple destinations on the Amalfi Coast. And it only costs €15 per person! Reaching the Amalfi Coast by ...
Amalfi Coast Ferry Service to Minori, Maiori & Cetara
Get Around the Amalfi Coast with Ferry Service to Minori, Maiori & Cetara! For ease of bus and ferry transportation connections, I often recommend travelers stay in Amalfi while visiting the Amalfi Coast. However, thanks to the ferry service Travelmar started running last year connecting ...
Italy Roundtable: The Rush of the Strange and Unfamiliar
This month's Italy Roundtable topic "foreign" brought in a host of interesting topics from the group - all thoughtful, reflective and informative. Be sure to check them all out at the links below! While I am a foreigner living in Italy, there's another aspect of the word "foreign" that has been ...
Join Me for an Amalfi Coast Travel Twitter Chat
Mark Your Calendars for the First #AmalfiTravelChat on Twitter! Earlier this year I asked travelers to send me their Amalfi Coast questions, and it was a huge success. I received so many that I realized there are many people planning a holiday on the Amalfi Coast or surrounding area who are looking ...
