AUGUST 2022

NAPLES IS INARGUABLY
AN EMOTIONAL WORLD OF ITS OWN 

08012022 The Neapolitan people have a gift for putting strangers at ease. I find myself along Borgo Marinari, Naples’s bayside, where there is no sense of time, only the enjoyment of what lies ahead, wishing the moment would never end. Kids laugh as they belly-flop and daringly cannonball into the bay, and words of Neapolitan are exchanged left and right as I’m introduced to the crowd: “l’americana!” Chasing the Indescribable Feeling of Naples | Italy Segreta 
08022022 I headed to Spazio Nea for a final drink recommended by my wonderful host. Spazio Nea is part art gallery, part bar with an outdoor courtyard. Alone, I had a crisp red wine under a Neapolitan night sky. It all felt cinematic: Italian words ringing in my ears from those nearby as a crisp breeze flowed within the ancient courtyard. Get Lost Along the Winding Streets of Naples, Italy | COVETEUR
08032022 Casa Angelina is a quiet retreat in the ancient fishing village of Praiano. Recently debuted their very own ‘Romantic Personal Assistant’ (RPA) which will curate a distinct package to suit every couple. From an Amalfi-style cooking class followed by a private dinner on the roof to a picnic at sea on the Casa Angelina boat. Hotels Across The Globe Offering Exclusive Romantic Packages | Upscale Living Magazine
08042022 This is not the "classic tourist's map" with generic information, its peculiarity is the way distances between red circles (reference points) are measured: "steps" "paces". And the indication of height above sea level (triangles), let you know what kind of slope (ascent/descent) you have to face. If you want to know how long each walk takes, divide the number of paces by 100 and you get the time in minutes. Procida - The Island of Steps | apassi.it
08052022 Lemon farming on the Amalfi Coast has always been linked to the Aceto family, who have been operating for five generations. Nowadays, they are specialized in the organic cultivation of a particular type of lemon, the Sfusato Amalfitano, unique in the world for the quality and organoleptic characteristics. The Amalfi Coast and Its Exquisite Lemons | La Cucina Italiana
08062022 “If you want to understand the culture, look at its bathrooms,” says the scholar Mary Beard. Historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill carried out an exhaustive investigation of the remains of feces that were preserved in Herculaneum. Researcher Barry Hobson is the author of two reference books on the subject: Toilets in the Roman world and Pompeii latrines. ‘Cacator cave malum’: what collective latrines teach us about ancient Rome | El Pais
08072022 "I caught my first glimpse of the property while on vacation with my sons in 2000 and was instantly captivated by its structure, cliffside location, and expansive views of the Amalfi Coast," owner Bianca Sharma told. "I knew it would make a fabulous hotel. From there, I embarked on a decade-long journey to renovate and bring a new lease of life to the property — while ensuring we honored its history — and finally opened Monastero Santa Rosa in 2012." This 17th-century Clifftop Monastery Was Transformed Into a Stunning Amalfi Coast Hotel — See Inside | Travel + Leisure
08082022 A trunk with its lid left open, a wooden dishware closet and a three-legged accent table topped by decorative bowls. Pompeii’s archaeological park director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said the excavation of rooms in a domus, had revealed precious details about the domestic environment of ordinary citizens of the city. In past decades, excavation largely concentrated on the sumptuous, elaborately frescoed villas of Pompeii’s upper-class residents. Discoveries in Pompeii reveal lives of lower and middle classes | The Guardian
08092022  In the Lattari Mountains, high above the Amalfi Coast, is an Alice in Wonderland landscape. Get nearer and you’ll see they’re vines – but not just any vines. Here in Tramonti, they’re more like trees, with trunks for stems and branches the thickness of arms, entwined in centuries-old embraces. How Italy's ancient coastal wines are seeing a resurgence | National Geographic Traveller
08102022 And there’s hardly a rubric for evaluating a luxe resort with an exclusive position on Positano’s coast yet goes out of its way to be as intimate, inviting and inherently relaxing as it was when it was built as a summer holiday house. There’s no hotel quite like Hotel Poseidon because there’s no family quite like Liliana’s. Live Like the Positanos at This Family-Owned Amalfi Coast Retreat | InsideHook
08112022 Archaeological Matters is now developing a new step of its research platform launching Pompeii Commitment. A new yearly programme, facilitating artistic and it curatorial research within Pompeii’s uniquely trans-temporal, and deeply entangled context. "Pompeii Commitment. Archaeological Matters" launches two new projects | Artdaily
08122022 The Grammy-winning singer got playful in the dreamy waters of Capri while wearing what appears to be a sparkly gown. Mariah Carey shared an Instagram post that featured her splashing around surrounded by picturesque rocks in the formal outfit. All the Celebs Who Love a Summer Vacation in Italy — Plus, Exactly Where They Go | PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com
08132022 Steve McCurry is always keen to visit Italy and loves the italian way of enjoying life and the diverse historical heritage of the country in the south of europe. Steve takes advantage of the endless photographic opportunities the city of Naples offers him, to create beautifully composed images with the Leica SL-System. Steve McCurry in Italy | Leica Camera
08142022 When it comes to the best resorts in Italy, according to T+L readers, coastal Campania is king: nearly half of the Top 10 properties sit between Sorrento and Amalfi, including two in Positano; the Hotel Caesar Augustus is on the isle of Capri, just a ferry ride across the Bay of Naples from the Amalfi Coast. The 10 Best Resorts in Italy | Travel + Leisure
08152022 David and Victoria Beckham were seen greeting former royal Fergie at the Lo Scoglio restaurant in the seaside village of Marina del Cantone. The Beckhams have been staying aboard their yacht. “There will be an area for the kids to snorkel, and the boat will be a brilliant base for the whole Beckham clan to have magical holidays abroad.” David and Victoria Beckham bump into Sarah Ferguson during holiday to Italy’s Amalfi Coast | The Sun
08162022 The cliffside village of Positano conjures up images of blue- and orange-striped beach umbrellas in neat rows beside the Mediterranean. Hike the five-mile Path of the Gods, an old mule route that runs through Amalfi hillside villages—from Bomerano in the west to Nocelle in the east—and offers memorable views. 10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture | AFAR
08172022 Andrea Bocelli, the famous Italian tenor, performed an unforgettable evening in Capri. Homebond Properties recently sponsored the extraordinary event, the ‘Big Art Festival’ at the Capri Palace Jumeirah Italy, the best and most exclusive five-star hotel on the most enchanting island in the Mediterranean. Homebond Properties Highlights Dubai Real Estate Opportunities at Big Art Festival in Capri Italy | Khaleej Times
08182022 In August, Alex Tieghi-Walker will return to Naples, his favorite city on earth. In Naples I usually rent a Vespa and spend my time whizzing up and down the steep streets. The Archaeological Museum is one of the world’s greatest museums, and most things in the collection come from the ground surrounding the building. Where 6 Cool People Are Going in Italy This Summer | Architecural Digest
08192022 The creators of Foglioli decided to make a drink inspired by limoncello using only the leaves of the local lemons. The results are more herbaceous than a limoncello, with less sugar, and a puckering bitterness on the palette. <<That breaking open a lemon leaf and smelling the “truly amazing” aroma is exactly how he got the idea for Foglioli.>> The Best Things To Eat and Do on Procida, One of Italy’s Most Charming Islands | Matador Network
08202022 Elisabeth Sommer was born in Austria, but moved to Positano, Italy to marry Peppe. Within just a few minutes of their accidental meeting while on vacation in the Amalfi Coast, Elisabeth knew that she had found her soulmate. Together they have quickly grown Bluestar Positano (a private boat tours company) and hope to open a vacation rental in Praiano very soon. Built With Love: Chat With Elisabeth Sommer of Bluestar Positano | Live in Italy Magazine
08212022 The home of Pasquale and Lucia Trisorio was a cultural mansion where you could admire works of art on the walls, meet face to face with the artists. Where Kounellis, Mediterranean nomad, would appeared covered with dust, where you could meet Twombly dressed in a creases shirt, or Joseph Beuys with his head covered, and then... Villa Orlandi A MEMORY | Capri Life
08222022 Franco Pepe, who runs a restaurant in the mountains outside Naples, will appear on the show alongside five other top pizza chefs. From Portland to Phoenix, Italy to Japan, go inside the kitchens of chefs whose creativity elevates this ordinary dish to an art form via their unique flavors, inspiring backgrounds, and passion for creating the perfect slice. Netflix Dishes Up Culinary Treats with ‘Chef’s Table: Pizza’ and ‘Snack vs Chef’ | Showbiz Junkies
08232022 Dotted along it are picturesque villages and towns, some almost as well-known as their many A-list visitors — including namesake Amalfi; whitewashed Positano; and Sorrento, with its tumbling muddle of pastel-coloured homes. Best hotels on the Amalfi coast | The Times
08242022 Beautiful day in Capri. Paris Hilton shared images at Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club, a well-known celebrity spot. While rocking a plunging dress with spaghetti straps and colorful butterflies printed all over it, the socialite, 41, oozed glamour with a pair of oversized white shades and her blonde tresses. Paris Hilton stuns in a white butterfly-print dress and oversized white shades at the Dior Beach Club in Capri | DailyMail.com
08252022 The spacious estate A' Cràpa Mangia, carefully restored and surrounded by fruit and olive trees, lies in the middle of the Cilento National Park. The hillside estate dates back to the 17th century and comprises the Casa Grande and four other natural stone buildings such as former stables, tool sheds, bakehouse and storerooms, housing nine vacation apartments. New green pearl in the south of Italy: A' Cràpa Mangia | TravelDailyNews  
08262022 According to Agostino Riitano: “We want to generate a ‘return tourism’. The relationship with Procida does not end with the journey, but stimulates long-term relationships." With a population of around 11,000, there’s a genuine sense of community here. Procida is a living, working place; it’s a beautiful island, no doubt, but the real charm lies in its authenticity. How this Italian island hopes to become a blueprint for sustainable tourism | The Independent
08272022 This centuries-old complex has a charm of its own, which you access through two narrow alleyways. These were constructed as a defense system to thwart possible attacks from invaders. Once on the Casale Vascello, you won’t help but treat your eyes to the epic scenes created by the colorful houses. Their balconies, staircases, and arches give it a unique charm comparable to what you are welcomed with at the Procida’s Marina Grande. Unbelievably, people still live inside these buildings. Italy the Way You Want It – On the Island of Procida | Via Travelers
08282022 When the actor visited a romantic little village on the Sorrento Peninsula, for the first episode of his hit CNN eating series “Searching for Italy,” he raised a regional zucchini dish to A-list culinary prominence and lured a steady stream of Americans to a local establishment called Lo Scoglio da Tommaso. The dish exemplifies Italian cooking traditions here and elsewhere: take the simple riches of what grows nearby and make it tasty. The Secrets of Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Spaghetti | The New Yorker
08292022 The last week of August, in Anacapri, the Settembrata, the famous festival of grapes and ancient peasant practices, kicks off.This event was born in 1923 thanks to a group of artists who wanted to pay homage to the Anacapri population for the hospitality received. Settembrata Anacaprese | Guide Of Capri
08302022 The theme chosen for this year's Byzantine New Year celebrations is that of the Historic Rural Landscape. The inauguration is scheduled for August 31th in 'Arsenal of the Republic'; for September 1th space the marvelous Historical Parade, which will move from Amalfi up to the door of the Atrani churchyard. Byzantine New Year in Amalfi: information and history of the event | Napolike
08312022 "Sorrento Classica" enriches the prestigious artistic and cultural program of the city and inserts it fully into the circuits of major international festivals. The high artistic quality of the performers and programs have ensured the success of the initiative for years, blending the architectural harmonies of the Cloister of San Francesco. XV Sorrento Classica Festival | Società Concerti Sorrento