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In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy hikes the volcano responsible for the most destructive eruption in history. Naples is framed by the dramatic curve of the bay and the domed volcano that looms over the city. Vesuvius has played a large role in local history, most famously …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy explores an artisan city street dedicated to the Christmas holiday. The street Via San Gregorio Armeno is home to a cluster of artisans who make small terracotta and wooden figurines. The area is famous for its traditional Christmas nativity scenes, but …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns the traditional art of pizza making in this region. Pizza was born in Naples and it remains synonymous with the city. Enzo Coccia is a master pizzaiolo and teaches amateurs and professionals how to make true Neapolitan pizza. Coccia offers …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy learns the meaning of “Una Bella Figura” from a prestigious Neapolitan tailor. Naples has a long history of fine tailoring and Marianno Rubinacci is one of the city’s great tailors. His store/workshop is located at Via Chiaia, 149/E. If you would like …
In the Naples and the Amalfi Coast episode of the first season of Dream of Italy on PBS, Kathy tries a unique espresso drink in Naples. The coffee in Naples is the often considered the best in Italy. Some say it because of the water, some say it is the result of the energy of the city. One of the …
Updated 2018. Whenever I travel to Naples and the Amalfi Coast, I always have to take into account a bit of extra baggage on the return trip. I’m not, sadly, talking about the extra baggage you get to check, but the extra baggage that takes a bit longer to unpack and makes your jeans just that much tighter around the …
Updated 2018. Even *I* learn something from the pages of Dream of Italy! Though many of the story ideas and articles are conceived and written by me, I also hire the best travel experts to help uncover more Italian gems. I first read about master pizzaiolo Enzo Coccia and his Naples pizza school when guest editor Barrie Kerper handed in …
Eat Pray Love has inspired many women to travel to Italy to follow in Elizabeth Gilbert’s footsteps. Now with the release of the movie starring Julia Roberts, find out how Eat Pray Love can inspire your own Italy travels.
Guidebook listings might lead you to
believe that there’s nothing to do on a
Monday (lunedi)
in Italy. It’s true that many
museums–particularly the national museums
run by the state–close every Monday, but
privately run museums provide ample alternatives
for Italian art lovers.
The breathtaking Amalfi Coast is the setting for an inspiring week of discovery and music with Music and Markets Tours. In the magical atmosphere of “the divine coast,” enjoy mouthwatering cuisine and explorations of delightful seaside towns, the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the fabled isle of Capri. Complete each day with performances of the renowned Fine Arts Quartet and …
