Saturday, October 1, 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022


09012022 1. Ischia, Italy - Nestled in the gulf of Naples about an hour away from the mainland, this charming volcanic island takes first place because of its charming villages, pristine beaches, and welcoming locals. It’s also well-known for its hot springs, which are easily accessible by either taxi or public transport. Ranked: The Top 25 Islands to Visit in 2022 | Visual Capitalist
09022022 In strict Catholic Italy, she was a child of shame: the illegitimate daughter of aspiring actress. "Whenever I walked down the streets of Pozzuoli, the boys would turn around and whistle after me.” “She’s impossible to photograph,” Sophia Loren heard the cameraman gripe. “’Her face is too short, her mouth is too big, and her nose is too long.’ Bellissima: Sophia Loren’s Love-Filled Life | Vanity Fair
09032022 "When I arrived in Naples I knew the collection and the museum, but I didn’t know anything about the the large park of 380 acres. I was surprised to discover that I was in charge of the largest cultural site in the country with 17 buildings that had no cultural occupation. I wrote a masterplan with four missions related to patrimony and heritage." Sylvain Bellenger | Alain Elkann Interviews
09042022 If you’re traveling from the north to the south, your next village is in the Campania region. Quaint and tucked below the feet of Mount Partenio, Summonte is a must-see town for any traveler exploring the country. 10 Underrated Italian Villages to Add to Your Travel Bucket List | Architectural Digest
09052022 The archaeological evidence suggests that the eruption took place later in AD 79. Carbonised pomegranates – a fruit that ripens in the autumn – have been found in both Pompeii and at Oplontis, just outside the city, and there is also evidence of grape pressing taking place, an activity that also occurred later in the year. Your essential guide to Pompeii | BBC History Revealed Magazine - October 2022
09062022 Ipogeo dei Cristallini was built by the Ancient Greeks between the late fourth and third centuries BC, back when Naples was a Greek city known as Neapolis. It's an ancient network of burial chambers located deep in the bowels of the city in the neighborhood of Sanità. Rare survivals that show how the early inhabitants of Naples lived (and died). Done Pompeii? Try Naples' newest ancient attraction when it opens this summer | Lonely Planet
09072022 At a press conference, Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo says the squad should not fear Liverpool and want to show they belong in the Champions League. “It’s been two years that we’ve been waiting to be involved in this competition again so I think it’s an important moment for the team and me and the fans." Di Lorenzo: 'Napoli should not fear Liverpool' | Football Italia
09082022 40 appointments including reviews, festivals, theatrical visits, meetings and tastings that will involve 12 places of Campania culture. Campania by Night 2022, sites and museums open at night | Italy 24 News
09092022 And it is precisely in territories such as Cilento, starting from integral ecological regeneration laboratories such as the Paideia Campus in Pollica, that the generative power of beauty can be experienced by measuring daily, and in every relationship. A constant experimentation that this year involved the poet and paesologist, Franco Arminio in a special performance at the Velia Archaeological Park. Mediterranean humanism. Territory, participation, and care. | Medium
09102022 “This guide encompasses many different styles of pizza, even if, obviously, the Neapolitan style, both classic and contemporary, is the most popular,” the guide’s curators said in a statement. “We are immensely satisfied because this journey around the world to capture the current pizza panorama was particularly rewarding.” Here Are the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, According to a New Ranking | Robb Report
09112022 Playbill Travel guests arrived in Sorrento, Italy for a wonderful day of site seeing, excursions, and entertainment aboard Silversea’s Silver Dawn. Guests had the option of enjoying tours in ancient Pompeii, the Isle of Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Back aboard, Broadway’s best and brightest stars delighted us. Inside Day 1 of Playbill’s Broadway on the Mediterranean | Playbill
09122022 Elettrify has chosen connected e-bike company Vaimoo as a partner for its debut in the bike-sharing market with the service initially being deployed in the touristic venues of the Amalfi Coast. Italian micromobility provider brings e-bikes to Amalfi | SmartCitiesWorld
09132022 Vespas reign supreme in the narrow streets of the city's old quarter. Ease into a Neapolitan day with coffee at one of the city's most-loved historic cafes. Morning views of the sprawling elegance of Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples' largest public square. [to be continued] Italian adventures: Top spots to see on a whistlestop trip to Naples | NZ Herald
09142022 Are you ready to dive nearby the Faraglioni? No matter where you are. Discover and taste the true Gin of Capri in your city. Milan is Caprisius. Rome is Caprisius. Naples is Caprisius. Al via la nuova campagna di Officina Mirabilis per Gin Caprisius | Horeca News
09152022 Brigitte Bardot arrives on the island of Capri to join the crew of Le Mépris directed by Jean-Luc Godard, with Michel Piccoli, Fritz Lang, Jack Palance and Giorgia Moll. Many paparazzi pursue her with telephoto lenses which continuously shoot photos, creating inevitable tensions… Paparazzi | Festival de Cannes
09162022 “When we coupled our love of the beach with Ron’s Italian family roots, the Amalfi Coast was the perfect choice. Our vision for the wedding week, and especially the wedding day, was to not overdo it and play off of the natural elements of the Amalfi Coast,” Gwendolyn says. A Multi-Day Autumnal Wedding on the Amalfi Coast | Brides
09172022 The greatest friends. I’ve known Alfonso and Livia forever. It’s always a joy to return to Don Alfonso. Incredible food, unbelievable hospitality. Maurizio chose a thrilling unknown white wine. Livia served us the most amazing white peaches from Punta Campanella for breakfast the next morning. How lucky are we? Faith Willinger | Don Alfonso 1890
09182022 Where Amalfi is known for lemons, the town of Vietri sul Mare produces the folksy ceramics you’ll see all along the coast. Among the artisans is Mirkò Guida, who uses the local red clay and traditional glazes to produce Picasso-like artworks painted on vases, lamps and tiles. Coast of miracles: uncovering the secrets of Amalfi | National Geographic
09192022 Maradona always maintained that Matthaus was the toughest player he had ever faced. Such was his respect for his German counterpart that he wanted the Napoli hierarchy to bring him to Italy. The day Matthaus ignored a bag full of cash & why he wouldn't sell his Maradona shirt for £7m | Goal
09202022 "I had been to Ischia the previous year, and that trip had solidified the notion of having it be the setting of my second novel, One Italian Summer. Long overshadowed by its busier, showier neighbour Capri, Ischia offers a low-key, emphatically Italian alternative off the coast of Naples." Attending Catherine Mangan best friend’s destination wedding in Ischia, and what happens when the unexpected happens. A book that had begun on Valentia Island was finished on the island of Ischia | The Irish Times
09212922 Wine is one of the great attractions of Ischia especially in September when the smell of must invades the streets and admire the beauty of vineyards. The excellent product, the history, the heroic terraced cultivation and the acute techniques of wine making have earned the wine of Ischia the recognition of DOC WINE ( Controlled Denomination of Origin) since 1966. Go for Wineries Ischia event 2022 | Romantica Resort & Spa
09222022 The soul of which Naples? “The Serpent Coiled in Naples” takes on some of the largest questions that come with searching for this stupendous city’s soul: Has paganism survived Christianity in subtle or not so subtle ways? Do people think differently about death when living in immediate reach of a large volcano? What does their music tell us? (Wasn’t melody invented in Naples?) A Search for the Soul of Naples | The New Yorker
09232022 Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro will manage a football club in Europe for the first time after he was named head coach of Serie B team Benevento. The Benevento Calcio, who were relegated from Serie A in the 2020-21 season and are 13th in the second tier, announced the 49-year-old's appointment via Twitter on Wednesday. Cannavaro named head coach of Italian second-tier club Benevento | Reuters
09242022 Maria Giovanna Paone created a garden, developing the same patterns of the collection on brightly colored pillows and ceramics from Vietri, not far from Kiton’s Neapolitan headquarters. Kiton’s luxury quota was not toned down as these pieces could easily help create the right atmosphere whether in Capri, Monte Carlo or the Hamptons. Kiton RTW Spring 2023 | WWD
09252022 According to CNN, Alison Roman will embark “on a journey to learn about some of her favorite ingredients – where they come from, how to cook them, and why we should and must love eating them as much as she does,” sharing recipes and journeying to New York and the Amalfi Coast. (Here’s hoping for a Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy x Alison Roman collab.) Alison Roman's '(More Than) A Cooking Show' Is Heading To CNN | NYLON
09262022 Cruise lines that sail the region all year include Viking, MSC Cruises, Costa, Celestyal and Norwegian Cruise Line. But while you might be able to cruise the Mediterranean in winter, your choice of ports is somewhat limited. Most of the winter offerings cruise the western ports of Italy, plus France, and westward to Barcelona. Spring and early summer bring more ships and more port choices. The best time to cruise the Mediterranean | The Points Guy
09272022 Giacomo Raspadori, who scored the winner against England on Friday, poked the ball home to give Italy the lead in the 27th minute. "We needed these matches to restore enthusiasm, even if the World Cup remains an open wound and we can not go back," said Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Italy defeats Hungary to clinch place in Nations League finals | theScore.com
09282022 The most representative Parthenopean dessert is better known all over the world as the Sfogliatella “Santa Rosa” and delights everybody with its crunchiness. Nowadays Conca dei Marini, the village near Amalfi where the convent was located, hosts a street food festival as a tribute to the queen of pastries. The Santa Rosa "sfogliatella": a history of popes and nun | Travel Amalfi Coast
09292022 "Ciao Italia - Great tp be in Naples." Thank you to sculptor Jago for inviting me to his incredible studio. Inspired by artists of the past, he uses technology to create masterpieces for generations to come. Tim Cook twitta da Napoli: «Bello essere qui» | macitynet.it
09302022 The Plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius around 4,000 years ago left a remarkably intact glimpse into a village life in the Campania region of Southern Italy. The village of Afragola - near present-day Naples - was excavated over an area of 5,000 square meters, making it among the most extensively investigated sites of the Early Bronze Age in Italy, with a large group of archaeologists who meticulously carried out the sampling. Detailing a disastrous autumn day in ancient Italy | Phys.org

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  1. Bhabna Banerjee, The Top-Ranked Islands to Visit in 2022
    https://www.visualcapitalist.com/top-islands-to-visit-2022/

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