There's something captivating about an old watchtower, isn't there? Even if it's crumbling or half ruined, its very nature tells us that there are stories - something to be protected, something to be taken, conquests, danger, mystery. Sitting in the mountains above Amalfi is a watchtower that ...
A Rose-tinted Morning
Sometimes the curiosities of the night and weird places my dreams carry me linger on after waking. I suppose that happens to everyone now and again. This morning I woke up even earlier than usual and couldn't settle down again to rest. We all carry things from long ago inside us, even ...
Amalfi Reflections
I love it when the Amalfi Coast takes me by surprise. Sometimes the surprise is just how often that still happens, even after being here for nearly 10 years now. While the typical colors that evoke the Amalfi Coast are the pastel hues of Positano's houses or the brilliant yellow of the ...
In a Landscape Surrounded by Lemons
If there's one symbol of the Amalfi Coast that brings together the historical, cultural and gastronomic identity of the Amalfi Coast, it would have to be the lemon. Not just any lemon, a unique variety called the sfusato amalfitano that is only grown on the Amalfi Coast. This special citrus fruit ...
Book Review | Only in Naples by Katherine Wilson
Given my passion for reading and great love of the Amalfi Coast, as soon as I saw the title of Katherine Wilson's book Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from my Italian Mother-in-Law I knew it would be a book I would enjoy. And I certainly did! With Katherine's engaging writing style and ...
An Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat in Paradise
Love the Amalfi Coast? Love yoga? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then I've got something you're really going to love. I've always known that the Amalfi Coast was a paradise, but I didn't know just how beautiful it could be when my passion for yoga and for the Amalfi Coast came ...
The Cure for Everything
"The cure for anything is salt water — sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Have you ever needed to go to the beach? I mean really needed to go to the beach? By the time September arrived last week, that was the point I had reached. Being on the other side of August—this August this year—felt ...
Sunrise on September
This morning I opened the windows to a majestic sight. The days, indeed, are getting shorter. For so many months now I've opened the windows to find the sun shining bright. Today I caught the magic moment just before the sun appeared over the mountains, when the sky is aglow and everything is tinted ...
How to Enjoy Summer on the Amalfi Coast
August has arrived and with it the peak summer season on the Amalfi Coast. The beaches are crowded and colorful, the water is refreshing and the days perfect for heading to the beach. Whether you're packing your bag for a summer holiday on the Amalfi Coast or simply dreaming of your next getaway, ...
The Best View of Ravello … is From Scala!
Of all the towns on the Amalfi Coast, perhaps the one most noted for incredible views is Ravello. Situated on a promontory about 1,200 feet above the sea, there are indeed amazing views in every direction. Yet, one of my little secrets is that the best view of Ravello is from the town of Scala. ...
