“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.”– William Murtagh, first Keeper of the National Register for Historic Places The Duomo of Amalfi is sporting a drastically new look these days. Over the last ...
Discover the Art of Capri in Italia! Magazine
While Amalfi will always have my heart, the island of Capri has a very special place there as well. Recently, I had the chance to share some of my favorite things about Capri in the February 2020 issue of Italia! magazine. With an artistic bent, this article offers a small glimpse into some of the ...
Santiago Calatrava in Naples
Sitting above Naples and commanding a particularly regal view over the city and the Gulf of Naples beyond, the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte was once one of the several residences of the Bourbon kings of Naples. Originally conceived in the 18th century to display the royal family's prestigious ...
Amalfi Coast 2020 Travel Inspiration
Now that the holiday season has wrapped up, it's that time when we start looking ahead at the year to come. If you're planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast in 2020, I've gathered together some special experiences to help with your planning or perhaps even inspire you to book a trip to the Amalfi Coast ...
The Duomo of Amalfi Project
Only a handful of people reading this will know that I've been obsessed with the facade of the Duomo of Amalfi for some time. Just about 12 years now to be precise. Even fewer people will know I wrote my master's thesis on the facade of Amalfi's cathedral. The reason for this is simple: I've written ...
Dalla Carta alla Cartolina – A Unique Paper Experience in Amalfi
There's one thing I remember loving for as long as I can remember. Surely you have something like that, right? For me it's paper. There was magic held in the pages of my favorite picture books I read as a little girl. Hours spend folding colorful pieces of paper into impossible origami shapes (with ...
Visit an Ancient Roman Villa in Minori
With its beautiful beaches lined with colorful umbrellas, sweet laid back atmosphere, and those famous views, it's easy to think of the Amalfi Coast as a holiday spot just for soaking up the sun. Don't get me wrong, there's no other place I'd rather relax on the beach. Yet what many travelers don't ...
Moon Amalfi Coast: With Capri, Naples & Pompeii
I'm pleased to announce that my guidebook to the Amalfi Coast with Moon Travel Guides will be published on August 13, 2019! This guidebook has truly been a labor of love. Moon Amalfi Coast: With Capri, Naples & Pompeii is not only an in depth guide to the Amalfi Coast, but also includes Salerno, ...
Special Announcement: I’m Writing an Amalfi Coast Guidebook!
It's been a little quiet around Ciao Amalfi since earlier this year. For those of you who are regular readers, you may have already spotted the reason why on Instagram or my other social media accounts. I have been wanting to write an update for months, but have been (and still am!) so busy that ...
February on the Amalfi Coast: Local Tips for What to See & Do
February is a quiet month on the Amalfi Coast, with the exception of the very loud celebrations for carnevale. Yes, it's carnival time again. Around the Amalfi Coast it's a festive celebration that includes parades with large floats, kids with entirely too much confetti, and, my favorite part, ...