APRIL 2021

CRAZY RICH ANCIENT ROMANS

04012021 A glimpse into the lives of the era’s rich and famous. When you get off the Circumvesuviana train, at the city of Torre Annunziata, the map says you’re in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here in Oplontis, you’re rewarded with one of the most divine feelings travel can deliver—the flutter of discovering a hidden treasure. Buried by Vesuvius, this ancient villa is an overlooked alternative to Pompeii | National Geographic

04022021 A show on gladiators featuring the most famous collection of gladiatorial weapons and accoutrements in the world opened virtually at Naples' National Archaeological Museum (MANN). Of the over 160 pieces on show, more than 50 are the arms held by MANN, which have been accompanied by precious loans. Museum director Paolo Giulierini said "the show aims to tell not only the myth but also the human dimension of the gladiator. Gladiator show opens in Naples | ANSA
04032021 The three original Aglianico bottlings remain the core of the estate: Taurasi Vigna Macchia Dei Goti (barrel aged for 18 months and released after three years) and a pair of Irpinia appellation reds, barrel aged four and eight months, respectively. “The beauty of Aglianico is that, after a few years, it is good,” Caggiano says. “But then the more it ages, the better it gets.” Taurasi’s Renaissance Man | Wine Spectator
04042021 Metamorfosi Remixes Vol. 1 , sees seven artists revisiting tracks. The first of four volumes and a compilation of remixes, where legendary fellow Neapolitan Gaetano Parisio turns in an electro-flecked remix of ‘Anything Is Possible’, bringing a dose of vocoders and crisp, punchy drums. Joseph Capriati presents ‘Metamorfosi Remixes Vol. 1’ on Redimension | The Groove Cartel
04052021 Hailing from Naples by way of Russia, Anfisa Letyago is quickly becoming one of techno’s most talked about new talents. “It’s a city of art with an infinite and immense musical culture that has produced so many artists who’ve had such impact on the underground scene worldwide,” Anfisa says. “Moving to Naples, I was able to find and experience acts like Marco Carola and Gaetano Parisio, along with other visiting DJs from the US. Introducing: Anfisa Letyago | Beatportal
04062021 Kappa and S.S.C. Napoli‘s collaborative jersey that paid tribute to the late Diego Maradona is finally set to launch in the U.S.. Switching their traditional block color to light blue striping as a nod to the kit worn by Maradona and his Argentinian team in the 1986 World Cup, each jersey is crafted using stretch fabric with Hydro-Way Protection technology. Kappa and Napoli's Diego Maradona Tribute Jersey Set for U.S. Launch | HYPEBEAST
04072021 Vincenzo Notaro founded Officina Mirabilis an ethical and communication advertising agency that operates in the Vesuvian area, and for which he works as creative director. Together with Valeria Nazzaro, content curator for Officina Mirabilis, Vincenzo follows the beautiful things from the territory by offering a series of services ranging from the creation of the logo to advertising strategies, consultancy and press office for events. The Good From 'Sud' | Napulitanamente
04082021 Naples, Italy native Cristiana Dell’Anna has landed the lead role of U.S. Catholic nun Frances Xavier Cabrini in Alejandro Monteverde’s true story feature retelling Cabrini. Production starts June 28 in Buffalo, NY and NYC. HBO Max ‘Gomorrah’ Star Cristiana Dell’Anna To Play U.S. Catholic Saint Mother Cabrini In New Indie Feature | Deadline Hollywood
04092021 At Hotel Le Agavi, you can find the “sea and the sky in a close embrace.” But the natural surroundings aren’t all that’s available within the property. Check out the dinner options at La Serra or the Remmesse Beach House, which offers the chance to enjoy your own private beach in the heart of Positano. The Seven Most Luxurious Hotels in Positano | Forbes
04102021 This pond is in the tropical greenhouse of an extensive set of landscaped gardens called Giardini La Mortella, located on the island of Ischia. The gardens were established in 1950 by the British composer William Walton and his wife Susana. The design was by landscape architect Russell Page. The water feature ('Bocca') is by the British sculptor Simon Verity. Water lily pond and sculpture | Science Photo Library
04112021 We travel with a group of distinguished musicians who play in a series of private concerts exclusively for our guests in the music room at La Mortella. Today La Mortella (one of the world’s most famous gardens) is a foundation, expertly managed by Alessandra Vinciguerra and her devoted team who ensure that the Walton’s legacy thrives today. The Kirker Ischia Music Festival | Kirker Holidays
04122021 My perfect route begins in Sorrento for some sightseeing and views from Mount Vesuvius. From there, we’ll drive through Positano, taking in the stacked hills and chic cafés, before heading to Amalfi to admire the Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea. The ultimate travel bucket list for Europe | Conde Nast Traveller
04132021 "Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri," Diego della Valle says, without waiting for an answer. Captain Italia | Town & Country Magazine
04142021 The German-born archaeologist tells us about his fascination with the ancient world and the need to involve Pompeii visitors in the discovery process. Zuchtriegel has spent the past five years running the archaeological park of Paestum, his leadership has brought digital communications and a rebranding, as well as new excavations and the exponential growth of partnerships and visitor numbers. Pompeii's new director Gabriel Zuchtriegel: how archaeology moves beyond the 'elitist male gaze' of history | The Art Newspaper
04152021 With its five floors, the Royal Palace of Caserta in southern Italy is the world's largest palace if measured by volume with over 71 million cubic feet. Completed in 1845, the Royal Palace contains 1,200 rooms and a 450-seat theater. The biggest royal palaces, ranked | Insider
04162021 About forty kilometers north of Naples, inland, the Palace of Charles of Bourbon is a majestic wonder, recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Due to the size and elegance of the building, and especially due to the fantastic park with fountains, ponds, meadows and woods, you cannot miss it. Discover Caserta and its Royal Palace near Naples | Alitalia
04172021 Naples, “Napoli” in Italian, is among one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban regions. If you have only one day (or part of one) to tour Naples, an excellent choice would be a stroll along the famous seafront Lungomare Caracciolo promenade, a favorite among locals and heralded as one of the most beautiful walks in the world. Get a virtual taste of the history and cuisine of Naples, Italy | Usa Today
04182021 The Days of Abandonment, about a wife who abandons her own dreams to raise a family and is shocked when her husband suddenly leaves her, was published in 2002 and preceded Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet novels, which became international bestsellers. Natalie Portman to star in HBO adaptation of an Elena Ferrante novel | Jerusalem Post
04192021 Located inside the Castel Sant’Elmo, the Napoli NinetyNine Foundation uses art to promote the city of Naples. Tourism posters from 24 of the world’s most notable graphic designers. It is especially interesting to see how artists from across the world view Naples at the intersection of ancient history and modernity, by employing Neapolitan folkloric tropes. Five Virtual Tours of Naples on Google Arts & Culture | Sauced & Found
04202021 Before Amalfi became a ritzy tourist destination, it was the first maritime republic of what is now Italy. Trade was vital, and about a thousand or so years ago lemons were imported. They thrived on this mountainous terrain, and became a key ingredient in the culinary landscape – used in dishes, and even painted onto them. A sweet life: Growing lemons on the Amalfi Coast | CBS News
04212021 I proposed to my wife at Le Sirenuse, the impossibly beautiful hotel cut into the cliffs of Positano, so I’m a bit partial to the place. I popped the question on our balcony, at sunset, overlooking the Amalfi Coast, and after we telephoned family back in the States with the news, we floated downstairs to the bar and proceeded to celebrate. Positano, Please! | Air Mail
04222021 The book opens with Lucie Churchill arriving on the island of Capri with her cousin Charlotte. But this isn’t your average wedding – not even by Capri standards. This is a lavish affair set in the island’s most captivating and historic spots, all beautifully described in luscious detail by Kwan (author of Crazy Rich Asians). Things get a little, well, steamy like a summer night on Capri can be. Book Review | Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan | Ciao Amalfi
04232021 Launching in 2021, Holly & Gianluca -  from ristorante Michel'angelo - will continue to share their love of the island, its mouth-watering local produce and traditions through cooking classes, tasting sessions, aperitivo evenings, olive harvests, private events, art and cultural workshops, relaxation activities and much more on their farm adjacent to the Grotta Azzurra. Episode #042: Come away to Capri! | Untold Italy
04242021 Where the Condé Nast Traveller editors are going on holiday this summer. Our editors reveal the summer hot spots they're holidaying in this year – from sleepy seaside towns in Cornwall to watching the world go by in Naples. Sarah James, assistant digital editor: "heading for Italy’s Amalfi Coast, one of my bucket-list road-trip destinations." Summer holiday ideas 2021 from the editors of Condé Nast Traveller | CN Traveller
04252021 “If you imagine Naples as a body, coffee is the blood flowing through it,” said Marino Niola, an anthropologist. The city put forward an application for recognition of the Neapolitan coffee culture. In Naples, what was at play with the Unesco candidacy touched on some deeply rooted identity issues. Coffee Clash: Honors for Espresso Divide Italians | The Wall Street Journal
04262021 Capri's wilder, more remote side can be explored through its network of footpaths, but to get a sense of the place, you need to get down to the sea. A gentle chug around the island reveals secret coves and sea caves, tiny scraps of beach you can't get to by land, villas hidden among folds of the cliffs, and towering rock formations looming over inky-blue depths. An insider guide to Capri, Italy's big-hitting island - Conde Nast Traveller
04272021 With an Italian father, Roberto Pagliarulo paints the coastline of Amalfi as a means of exploring his cultural heritage. An exceptional colourist, he pictures Italy as a romantic dream-place, populated by classical statues, mythical messengers and pink trees. 6 contemporary landscape artists pushing past tradition | Rise Art
04282021 Happily, the ad goes about it in humorous fashion, showing a dad navigating devastating destruction in ancient Italy as he tries to find out facts for his daughter’s project on Pompeii using the Alexa. New Amazon Alexa ad takes viewers back to Pompeii | Creative Review
04292021 The program plans to arrive by Saturday 1st May to the administration of the first dose of vaccine against Covid-19 to the entire population of Procida (more or less ten thousand inhabitants) aged 18 and over. A good news for a beautiful reality in our country that will soon have the honor and pleasure of being the Italian Capital of Culture. Travel to Procida, the splendid Covid-free island of Italy | Italy24 News English
04302021 Residents of the small Italian island of Ischia are eagerly awaiting a boatload of vaccines, promised by a decree signed late last week, that will create herd-immunity among the island’s 70,000 inhabitants. Once everyone has had the shot, they can declare the island a Covid-free zone. “It shouldn’t be a battle of who wins out and who doesn’t,” said Luca D'Ambra, chairman of the Ischia and Procida hoteliers association. A Small Italian Island Is Set to Win Big From Europe’s Tourism Revival | Bloomberg

MARCH 2021

A DREAM FOR HIKERS AND FOODIES

03012021 Nestled among the Lattari Mountains, which form the backbone of the Sorrentine Peninsula, Agerola sits at about 1,970 feet (600 meters) above the sea. Situated in this scenic mountain setting, the town is divided into hamlets dotted with church bell towers. Agerola: exploring the Land of the Gods | Authentic Amalfi Coast
03022021 A poignant reminder of death stands in Naples, where the old Roman road meets the main college street. The spire of San Domenico — a stone obelisk topped with a statue of the saint — is one of Europe’s “plague columns.” Such monuments were erected after devastating epidemics to memorialize the religious figures believed to have interceded to stop the spread of disease. Naples memorialized its 17th century plague with a festival for healing | The Conversation UK
03032021 The romantic Amalfi Coast is known for its picturesque cliffside towns and the giant lemons that riddle the land. Pastry chef Sal De Riso reimagined the tart fruit into one of the country's most sought-after desserts: the lemon delight. The treat features a cake that is filled and topped with a variety of creams. Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy: Guide to Best Dishes | PEOPLE.com
03042021 When you enter a Caffè Mexico – there are three in Naples – an extraordinary smell envelops you. The main source of this smell is coffee (the Passalacqua brand, named after the café’s founder), both from the grinder, operated by a dedicated member of staff, and also the retail counter, where coffee beans are constantly being scooped and weighed and packaged, releasing their aroma throughout the room. Caffè Mexico: a Coffee Dynasty in Napoli | Culinary Backstreets
03052021 Tapping into this rich artisan heritage, Romeo Hotel, situated within walking distance of the upscale shopping districts of Via Chiaia and Via Toledo, has started offering guests personalised tours of some of the tailoring greats, including the ateliers of Attolini, Rubinacci, Kiton, Marinella and Isaia. In this age of online shopping, these tours offer a fascinating chance to connect with how and where our clothing is made. A Sartorial Guide  to Naples | Italia! magazine
03062021 Here in the laid-back, agricultural interior of Campania, is where Luigi Moio has worked his craft for the past 16 years, producing silky-smooth, single-variety Aglianico reds. Quintodecimo’s two single-vineyard riservas from the Taurasi DOCG, along with an Aglianico from the larger Irpinia DOC, have consistently scored 90 points or higher in WineSpectator blind tastings. Southern Italy’s Wine Professor | Wine Spectator
03072021 A spirited debate over which variety of onion is best for Genovese. The sweet "cipolla ramata di Montoro," grown in an area south of Naples between Avellino and Salerno, is generally considered to be the allium of choice for this sauce. Pasta alla Genovese (Pasta With Neapolitan Beef and Onion Ragù) recipe | Serious Eats
03082021 This small island of Ischia is every natural spa lover’s dream. Located in the Bay of Naples, the place boasts over 100 hot springs in the middle of a lovely garden. The Negombo spa has over twelve different types of hydrotherapy that people love to enjoy. With gorgeous views accompanying the relaxing experience. Relaxation And Rejuvenation In Natural Spas of The World | CEOWORLD magazine
03092021 Whether the dish is perfectly cooked pasta topped with a delicious sauce, a pizza bursting with the flavors, or a creamy soup, the tomatoes make all of the difference in quality and taste. Tomato farmers growing, harvesting, and selling San Marzano DOP tomatoes follow multiple, specific guidelines, including only using seeds dating back to San Marzano DOP tomato’s original strain with no genetic modification. Any Italian Tomato is Not a San Marzano DOP Tomato | Food & Beverage Magazine
03102021 Veronica Etro: "A favourite is Hotel Excelsior, on the tip of coast beside the port of Santa Lucia – the ocean views are magical. It’s one of the city’s original grand hotels, with belle époque ballrooms and marble everything. For relaxation, the best hotel is Mezzatorre on the nearby island of Ischia. It has more of that riviera charm, with striped parasols and swimming pools built into the rock." Postcard from Naples | Condé Nast Traveller
03112021 The eight-strong range taken on by Jascots Wine Merchants includes Radici Taurasi 2016 and Radici Taurasi Riserva 2014 as well as a selection of the estates’ white wines from Fiano di Avellino, Falanghina del Sannio and Greco di Tufo. “Mastroberardino’s wines are without doubt the finest wines I’ve tasted from the region,”  said the head of purchasing. Jascots adds Campania producer Mastroberardino | Harpers Wine & Spirits
03122021 On the lower slopes of Monte Avvocata, is a terraced natural amphitheatre, planted with pergola-trained vines, olives and lemon trees that seem to float above the blue-green sea. Raffaele Palma makes four wines here, among them a lovely floral white called Puntacroce, a blend of native varieties Falanghina, Biancolella and Ginestra. Le Sirenuse Guide: Amalfi Coast Wines | Le Sirenuse Journal
03132021 Its best known villages are the beautiful Santa Maria di Castellabate, Acciaroli, Velia, Palinuro, Marina di Camerota, Scario, Policastro Bussentino. Equally fascinating are the cities and the small inland villages such Vallo della Lucania, Roscigno, Morigerati, Laurino that offer travel experiences to rediscover nature and traditional country. Cilento National Park: a destination not to be missed | Unesconet
03142021 “Diversity is what makes Italy beautiful, we need Milan as much as we need Bisaccia, my village,” he points out, underlining how important both communities are to Italian life. Franco Arminio, poet and ‘paesologist’: “Small villages are a great opportunity for Italy” | The Adecco Group
03152021 The most iconic of the Italian islands is the honor of a new book by Jean-Pascal Hesse, with a preface by Brigitte Bardot. A small and welcome escape to Italy, before the arrival of the summer holidays. Capri, l'éternelle: The new book that makes us dream of Italy | Vogue
03162021 Go to a bar in Naples three days in a row and the barista knows what you want without asking. Even if you’re reserved, it’s natural to chat with the person also buying wine or artichokes. Ask the waiter where she’s from. Ask to meet the chef. Visit the mozzarella maker, the focaccia baker. Take a few language lessons even if you’re in town only a few days. Join a cooking class with a local. Get a haircut. Travel - Frances Mayes on the enduring allure of Italy | BBC
03172021 Naples-born photographer, musician and lawyer Augusto De Luca (born 1955) photographs in black and white, with an attention to composition and the minimal elements required to tell a story, be the subject a person or a city. Sometimes realist, sometimes metaphysical, from De Luca we can learn how to approach an Italian city through a personal lens. Augusto De Luca: Photographing Italian Cities | ArtTrav
03182021 Da Paolino, we take pictures of the intimate dinner in a romantic American wedding. Under a wonderful lemon-scented, in the restaurant’s most popular and famous in Capri, a dinner shines among peonies and fresh flowers. Candles in Capri | Women In Wedding
03192021 Rome, Venice or Florence, trips to the beautiful Tuscan countryside or exploring its many gastronomic highlights via pizza in Naples or limoncello on the Amalfi coast — all of which are wonderful, but when it’s time to return, there’s a myriad of experiences you may not have considered — and our panel have lots of ideas to help you rediscover Italy. Travel Geeks online: cities, culture and cuisine of Italy — 27 April 2021 | National Geographic
03202021 High and low cultures stands at the center of the Neapolitan creative impulse. Music’s hold over Naples, Italy, has remained omnipresent throughout its history. It is, in a sense, a city founded on song. How Naples became Europe's great musical machine | The Wilson Quarterly
03212021 Staged at the Teatro Mercadante of Naples a concert of the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini conducted by Riccardo Muti who will inaugurate the 14th edition of the Campania Teatro Festival, directed by Ruggero Cappuccio. The concert will be also available in free streaming. Muti and Cherubini to open Campania Teatro Festival Friday | ANSA
03222021 One of the first things you may notice on your visit to the Amalfi Coast is the scent of lemons in the air. The original version of the fruit was said to have been pretty much inedible, but farmers crossbred them with bitter oranges. The hybrid became the great-great-grandparents of the Amalfi lemons we know and love today. Everything you need to know about the Amalfi lemon | ItaliaRail.com
03232021 Today, where in many countries "tomatoes" just means "tomatoes," go to Italy and you'll be assailed by a choice of myriad varieties. Some are best in salads, and some best used in cooking. That's where the San Marzano variety comes in -- that long, easy-peeling plum tomato, hailing from the sunny Naples and Salerno area of Campania, that top pizzerias shout from the rooftops. How this fruit became the star of Italian cooking | CNN
03242021 According to this  Tik Tok video, Styles was apparently spotted driving a vintage Alfa Romeo car in Maiori. He drives right pass the Casa Vacanze, so on your trip, take the same route. Go for a scenic drive along the same Amalfi Drive road in some matching white driving gloves. 5 Harry Styles’ “Golden” Music Video Filming Locations That'll Make You Swoon | Elite Daily
03252021 Naples became the city of coffee starting from the early 1800s when the Cuccumella, known as the “Neapolitan” coffee maker (because invented in Naples by the French Morize in 1819), it is fundamental for the birth of the “modern coffee” since the filter contained inside the coffee maker no longer releases the coffee powder inside the cup. For our coffee we need the Neapolitan blend (Arabica and Robusta), darker roasting and coarse grinding. Turkish Coffee Versus Neapolitan Coffee | Michele Sergio
03262021 Evo V8 was designed like a Russian matryoshka doll, hiding many surprises inside. With a design penned by Valerio Rivellini, Evo V8 springs from the desire to find the point of intersection between suggestions from the two worlds of sailing and motor yachts, with the aim of taking the best of both and revolutionising the cruising experience. Evo Yachts Unveils the First Renderings of Its Flagship Evo V8 | Yacht Harbour
03272021 The regenerating thermal water, the nature trails, and trekking paths, the underwater wonders, and the historical riches make the island truly unique. The island of Ischia enjoys a warm and temperate climate, typical of the southern Tyrrhenian Sea. Ischia All you can Stay | Romantica Resort & Spa Ischia
03282021 Since when the Greeks arrived on Ischia, the Island has been highly prized for her volcanic waters. The Romans created thermal baths in grottos. Today, the island’s famous thermal baths feature fresh and saltwater pools as well as water and mud treatments of every type imaginable. Top Five Thermal Spas of Ischia | Sauced and Found
03292021 One particularly striking colour combination is a copper green (verde ramino) with a lemon yellow, suggestive of the lemon groves found on the surrounding hillside. Some of the most famous ceramic producers in Vietri sul Mare now have signature designs which are recognised across the world. The Signature Ceramic Tiles of the Amalfi Coast | La Brutta Figura
03302021 If you’re in search of such a beach where you’ll find incredible scenery, head to the town of Furore, located in the Campania region of Italy, where a gigantic fjord opens up to create its very own hidden beach. This Hidden Beach Tucked Behind a Fjord Is Italy’s Best-kept Secret | Travel + Leisure Co.
03312021 Toast your marriage in the Champagne bar then dine at the fabulous restaurant, lit each night by hundreds of candles. Throw in a trip on the hotel's private boat, an oyster bar and celebrity clientele and you have the makings of an unforgettable weddingmoon. Weddings abroad: The best destinations for tying the knot | Cosmopolitan

FEBRUARY 2021

PROCIDA'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL CHARM

02012021 The tiny island – renowned for its ancient maritime traditions – is the quintessential Mediterranean paradise, an absolute vision of seaside homes and picturesque piazzas. Lose yourself in colourful Terra Murata, a walled medieval village that’s perched staunchly on a hill. There you’ll find the15th-century Palazzo D’Avalos. Discover Procida, Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022 | Il Globo

02022021 A photograph of Le Sirenuse posted recently on Instagram made us sit up and take notice. “Here we’re using a waterproof camera housing with a glass dome at the front that allows you to take pictures or shoot video half in and half out of the water”. Jeremy Austin and Angie Villa: how to make that photo pop | Sirenuse Journal
02032021 Italians favor its rugged landscape, millennia-old thermal baths, enchanting beaches, and literary pedigree. Some of the best spots to eat and drink are accessible only by cliff paths. That proclivity for all things natural inspired hotels such as Mezzatorre to band together. Where to Go in 2021 | Bloomberg
02042021 The classic Capri Palace looks dreamily across the Gulf of Naples. Prestigious contemporary art works adorn its dazzling white walls, while its two restaurants have notched up three Michelin stars. To its litany of facilities (including a world-class medical spa), Jumeirah has added a Dior pop-up store. The hottest hotels in Italy that you should know about, from Lake Como to Capri | The Telegraph
02052021 In one of the most ‘dolce vita’ islands of the Mediterranean, surrounded by a garden that could only be found in fairytale, chef Nino di Costanzo seduces his guests with his innovative vision about the very best ingredients and suggestions of the Campania region elevated to the finest culinary art. Art is everywhere at Dani Mason, from the one-off plates to the modern paintings on walls, from the circus dessert display to the object trove in the garden. The 10 Coolest Restaurants For 2021 | Forbes
02062021 Procida is famous for its lemons, which are larger and sweeter than other varieties. The Procidani prepare them in dozens of sweet and savory recipes, and a signature dolce is the Lingue di Procida, or tongues of Procida, lemon-flavored, cream-filled pastries. What to Eat on the Island of Procida | La Cucina Italiana
02072021 Just around the corner from the Piazza del Plebiscito is one of Italy’s most celebrated, historic coffee spots. The Gran Caffè Gambrinus retains the air of a literary salon and art gallery (works still adorn the walls), with marbled floors and high, art nouveau-style ceilings that, like sirens. The Best Local Cafes in Naples, Italy | Culture Trip
02082021 Professor Paologiovanni Maione, scholar, and musicologist of international renown who teaches History of Music at the Conservatory in Naples, opened the inaugural concert. “Nothing has been able to stop the Conservatory. In 2020, we have continued to produce art and culture in an extraordinary way, and also using new technology didactically”. Music Live Streaming from the Conservatory San Pietro a Majella in Naples | The Theatre Times
02092021 Rome, the great city with a standing similar to Alexandria or Carthage, and the mythical Pompeii will star for the first time in a show focusing on the intense relationship between the two most famous cities for archaeology. "Pompei 79 d.C. Una storia romana" will open on Monday until May 9 at the Colosseum. Rome and Pompeii star together in Colosseum show | ANSAmed
02102021 Born in Naples, a city known for its saturated, exhilarating colour palette, Lucia grew up among rugged black volcanic landscapes, sun bleached multicoloured houses, painterly frescos and the deep ceruleans of the Mediterranean. Appointed Global Creative Make-up and Colour Designer of Chanel, Lucia designs products that challenge and inspire modern make-up wearers. lucia pica: “what even is an imperfection?" | i-D Magazine - VICE
02112021 What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? The dish not only took off around the world, but has put Naples on the map for countless visitors wanting to eat a "real" pizza. "Neapolitan pizza doesn't have inventors, fathers, or owners - it springs from the ingenuity of the Neapolitan people" says Paolo Gramaglia, Michelin-starred chef in Pompeii. The 2,000-year history of Italy's favorite dish | CNN
02122021 Until the early ‘900 pizza and pizzerias remained a Neapolitan peculiarity only and only afterwards, gradually began to spread throughout the world. One of the inventors of Google, Sergey Brin, before he started creating the world’s most famous search engine, tried to set up the first home pizza service ordered by fax. World Pizza Day - The most famous and loved Italian food in the world | Concreta
02132021The Palace of Caserta is intended to leave its visitors gobsmacked.This is the Baroque as wielded by Italians: everything is massive, the famed gardens are less contained, the halls are grander, the fountains are more exuberant. Where Versailles is balanced, restrained, and stately, Caserta is unabashedly lush. World Heritage Site to Visit: Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy | Orange Coast
02142021 Perched on the splendid bay of Marina Piccola, not far from the Scoglio delle Sirene, overlooking the Faraglioni rocks. Historic seaside resort, restaurant and important meeting place in Capri, La Canzone del Mare has always been one of the most romantic venues on the island. Today it has become one of the most exclusive and sought after wedding locations on the island. La Canzone del Mare | Mr and Mrs Wedding in Italy
02152021 I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few days with them along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. As you know I’m fond of intimate weddings. So when this lovely Australian couple from London asked me to photograph this very special moment of their lives I was 100% bought in. Lexy & Cheyne Intimate Amalfi Coast Wedding. Amalfi & Praiano, Italy | Jean-Laurent Gaudy
02162021 The Garden of the Dukes Guevara di Bovino (Villa Porfidia), a few steps from the Royal Palace of Caserta, has its origins in the 1700s and represents the fusion of different styles: the geometric one, typical of the Italian garden, and the informal so-called "English" one. Photos awarded at the IGPOTY 14th edition | Vincenzo Di Nuzzo
02172021 “The Valley” created by Russell Page, it’s characterized by a subtropical climate being moist and protected from the wind, and “The Hill” or Superior Garden, it’s rich in vegetation coming from Mediterranean areas. The background of everything is the charming landscape of the Bay of Forio! La Mortella Gardens | The Golden Scope 
02182021 Every episode is stuffed with regional specialties. Il Focolare: Tucked away on the island of Ischia, a ferry's ride away from Naples, this restaurant draws crowds thanks to its coniglio all'ischitana, made with local wild rabbit. 'Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy': What's on the menu | CNN
02192021 “Cosa vorresti mangiare?” our server sputtered as he arrived at our table. My stomach gurgled. A creamy green zucchini spaghetti passed by our table, leaving a trail of parmesan snow, an edible Monet. It was Conca del Sogno’s signature dish - Spaghetti alla Nerano. We all started salivating. Six Course Meal: Amalfi Coast | Peter Greenberg
02202021 At the end of the hike, you have two options to reach Positano: take the bus from Nocelle or walk down a long set of steps. Once we made it down the stairs, we wanted to pick up some sandwiches and take them down to the beach. Our friend recommended getting lunch at Vini and Panini – The Wine Shop and getting this sandwich. Path of the Gods: Amalfi Coast | Chow Bella
02212021 Naples is the birthplace—and, as any Neapolitan will tell you, the spiritual homeland—of pizza. There are 15,000 pizzaioli in Naples, and the virtuosos are like pop stars, admired, even revered, with fervent followers who seldom stop arguing about their favorite’s place in the pizzaioli pantheon. Inside Naples' World-Famous Pizza Culture | Travel | Smithsonian Magazine
02222021 Drawing on last September's annual Campania Stories event, Aldo Fiordelli examines the region’s development across vintages and varieties, sharing 30 wines from Campania that showcase its diversity. Campania: regional profile plus 30 great wines to try | Decanter
02232021 I mostly look for smaller producers with sustainable farming and winemaking methods. They seem to have a closer connection to their region. The first bottle we popped was Coda di Pecora, a very rare grape native to Campania. Italy – Organic Wine and Rare Grapes In Campania | Savor the Harvest
02242021 Among Procida’s most scenic beaches are Pozzo Vecchio, whose black sands were made famous in Il Postino; spiaggia Chiaia, to the east, which overlooks Ischia and features clear, shallow waters and a backdrop of rocky cliffs (plus the excellent seafood restaurant La Concjigliab); and Ciraccio, the longest and most secluded. This Tiny Island Was Named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022 | Condé Nast Traveler
02252021 Technically, Hotel La Palma is not a new hotel. It is a rebirth of Capri’s first hotel built in 1822, formerly called Locanda Pagano, which Oetker Collection is transforming into a 50-room and-suite property that is to be the brand's first 'Masterpiece Hotel' in Italy. "We are truly committed to creating a sense of timeless hospitality, deeply rooted in family spirit and genuine kindness.” Hotel La Palma by Oetker Collection to Open in Capri, Italy in 2022 | Tatler Asia Group
02262021 At the end of the path, we saw a tile attached to a rock, displaying a poem originally penned by D.H. Lawrence. “The great loop of the Amalfi coastline that looks towards the West, towards the Island of Capri, that precipitous coast, steamy hot, with the crystalline mountains where the gods of today are foresaken and you find a lost self again, Mediterranean, before you.” Positano - Path of fhe Gods | Liliana Battle
02272021 The main section of the fresco depicts a lion pursuing a bull, a leopard pouncing on sheep and a wild boar charging towards some deer. Experts believe the owner of the town house, or 'domus', had a connection or fascination with Egypt and potentially also the cult of Isis. Pompeii: Scientists use lasers to remove stains on 2,000-year-old fresco in the House of the Ceii | Daily Mail
02282021 An extraordinary find beyond the walls to the north of the ancient city of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin decorations. The scenes on the medallions which embellish the rear of the chariot refer to Eros (Satyrs and nymphs), while the numerous studs feature erotes. Four-Wheeled Processional Chariot Found In Pompeii | The Archaeology News Network

JANUARY 2021

ON THE SIDE OF THE HILL FACING CAPRI 

01012021 A renowned chef and his family bring the sunny flavors and warm hospitality of Campania to the world. The restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 is nestled beside the church in the village of Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi, which straddles a hill along the Amalfi Coast. Heart of Italy | Tasting Kitchen - TK1

01022021 The guide certainly does a good job of selling the town, saying it "stands near the centre of a most beautiful bay, on an angle between two hills, blowing over a vast expense of sea, render the air mild". According to the book the bay itself is comparable with that of Naples in Italy. Bathing, billiards, and a bay like Naples: An 1820s travel guide to Swansea | WalesOnline
01032021 For example the great gallery of Lucio Amelio showed many well-known contemporary artists. Also the Museo Madre. There are great museums and sights – from Herculaneum, to Capodimonte, to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli – that should be much better known, but also remind us of the history of art, which in this contemporary world is important. Thomas Dane | Alain Elkann Interviews
01042021 Calling Positano the “quintessential Mediterranean village,” Carla Sersale tells us about her glamorous life on the coast, her work as a designer, and her vision for the hotel’s future. My husband Antonio is the decision maker at the Sirenuse hotel and I am in charge of the stores, and now, the fashion brand which I have created. Industry Interview: Carla Sersale | Local Foreigner
01052021 The vast bay is called Golfo di Policastro, with its imposing hills sloping towards the sea, peaceful mountain villages and crystal waters that consistently win Blue Flag eco-awards. Just outside Sapri there are interesting sites: less wall-diving and more on pinnacles and rocky outcrops, with the water bluer and the vis even better than on the Scario side. Antonio discovered a cavern there that he named Grotta Chiacchio after himself. On the Cilento Coast | Divernet
01062021 The gozzo sorrentino is the typical wooden fishing boat of the Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine peninsula.Today only a handful of artisanal boatbuilders keep the tradition alive, among them Bottega del Gozzo, which still operates out of the old Sorrento fishing port of Marina Grande. Bottega del Gozzo: Sorrento's traditional boatbuilders | Sirenuse Journal
01072021 One of Italy’s largest, oldest, and most colourful cities, and like any Italian city, it’s full to bursting of centuries-old art. Naples is ancient, and also modern. It’s classical, but also edgy. And the street art and graffiti, daubed as it is on top of the historic buildings, perfectly sums up that contrast and contradiction. Frescoes, Graffiti and Street Art in Naples, Italy | Passport & Pixels
01082021 The director of the Naples archeological museum, Paolo Giulierini, said "with the start of the restoration of the Alexander the Great mosaic, we will write together an important page in the history of MANN's history, and of the conservation of the whole of Italy's cultural heritage. Pompeii's Alexander the Great mosaic set to be restored | ANSA
01092021 Vico Equense is quite short on beaches, actually. Gourmands can choose from the two Michelin-starred Torre del Saracino (which has a small stretch of pebbles in front of it), or a humble pizza a metro, where slices are sold by the metre. Also home to an annual three-day pizza festival. Quiet European beach destinations to visit in 2021 | The Independent
01102021 A common sight in Cilento Salella trees - with dark green leaves and smooth trunk - make this particular area of Campania a unique and fascinating panorama to drive through while exploring. A Longlife Elixir | Why in Italy
01112021 In Naples, the city of tomorrow is first and foremost the city of yesterday,  a geological-tectonic continuum that urban history has stratified, even as a continuously excavated material where the city constantly reconstructs itself starting from itself, matter has the same root as mother, mater. Naples, the city of ultra-modern archaism | Domus
01122021 La Reggia di Caserta with 1,200 rooms and an area of more than 500,000 square feet, it’s the largest royal residence in the world and imposing on the grandest scale. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the costume drama The Great, we see its endless façade, the sweeping marble staircase and theatre inside, and the considerable gardens, including its five monumental fountains. Where was 'The Great' filmed? | CN Traveller
01132021 The Sorrento lemon is a product unique in its kind, it differs from other types for its medium-large caliber, its exceptional aroma and flavor and its long shelf-life. The cultivation, which takes place on the Sorrento peninsula, is carried out under pergolas, harvesting is made by hand and the leaves are not removed. The Sorrento PGI lemon season is in its early stages | FreshPlaza
01142021 The island's delegation, led by mayor Dino Ambrosino and the candidature's director Agostino Riitano, will present the program called 'Culture does not isolate' created with the active involvement of Procida residents. It includes 44 cultural projects, 330 days of events, 240 artists, 40 original oeuvres and eight renovated cultural spaces.  Procida auditions on Friday for Capital of Culture 2022 | ANSA
01152021 The MANN, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, will inaugurate a beautiful one on March 8, 2021 exhibition on Gladiators. The great exhibition will be hosted in the beautiful Hall of the Sundial of the Museum and will contain approx 160 extraordinary finds including the MANN's exceptional collection of 50 weapons. At the MANN in Naples the digital preview of the exhibition on Gladiators | Napolike
01162021 Rising techno star Anfisa Letyago explores the beautiful city she calls home, Naples, Italy. At ‘Via Tribunali’ you can find a place called TATTOO, which is an institution in the city. Not only can you find vinyl here, but also spent time reading books and other activities. City Guide: Naples With Anfisa Letyago | Magnetic Magazine
01172021 We use only lemon leaves of Procida. A plant unique in the world thanks to the properties of the land and the particular microclimate of the island. Fresh freshly harvested leaves to fully capture all the essential oils of the leaf. Fogliolì | Beverage Trade Network
01182021 The cul­ti­var name is derived from the town of Sessa Aurunca, the largest munic­i­pal­ity in the area. As a result of the mild cli­mate, vol­canic soil and the spe­cific char­ac­ter­is­tics of the Sessana cul­ti­var: it is renowned for its polyphenol content and its bit­ter and piquant taste. New Consortium to Promote Terre Aurunche PDO | Olive Oil Times
01192021 The tour begin by visiting the Pompeii excavations and showing the entire world how Naples was saved from the eruption of 79AC. Then continues into the entrance of the Anticaglia house, from a trap door which descends into the stalls of the Roman theater, the remains of the Teatro di Nero, and finally under the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Naples Underground Featured on the History Channel | Opera News
01202021 Whereas ‘Posi’ is shaped like an irregular Roman theatre, Praiano is a wedge, draping itself on either side of the hill that plunges into the sea at Capo Sottile. There’s very little tourism here and few hotels, and the whole place is dotted with kitchen gardens and orchards. Le Sirenuse Guide: Praiano | Le Sirenuse Journal
01212021 The Royal Palace of Caserta is open to the public every day, with guided tours of highlights including the royal apartments, the Grand Staircase, galleries and the impressive theatre. Meanwhile, the landscaped gardens offer up beautiful floral arrangements, picture-perfect lawns and impressive fountains, not to mention there's even an English Garden. Best royal palaces in Europe you can visit post-pandemic to see how royals live | Daily Mirror
01222021 “The joy of Italy often consists of doing ordinary things in extraordinary settings.” Erica Jong. From Positano to Vietri, 36 kilometres of paradise! Let's discover the Amalfi Coast. Amalfi Coast | Italia.it
01232021 Walk into Trattoria La Tavernetta and you quickly realize family is as foremost as food. Five sisters, their parents, and their grandmother, assembling that lasagna, carefully layering one sheet of noodles, one ladle of ragu, one handful of tiny meatballs at a time. Lasagna classica Napoletana al forno. And, of course, polpette al sugo. Naples is known for its pizza. We went for the meatballs. | The Week
01242021 Kiton has long been recognised as one of the sartorial greats – an ultra-luxe brand upholding the artisanal skills of the local Campania region. The pinnacle of this ethos has to be their K50 suit, delicately created from start to finish by a single master tailor. These suits require 50 hours of intricate hand stitching. Kiton’s bespoke suits are haute couture for men | South China Morning Post
01252021 The Antiquarium Museum has reopened after 36 years. Its new exhibition includes a vivid audio-visual recreation of the moment the ancient city was destroyed. Featuring a permanent exhibition called ‘Sacra Pompei’ana’, dedicated to the places of worship in pre-Roman Pompeii, the exhibition continues in the Villa Imperiale, a luxurious building dating back to the first century AD never open to the public before. Pompeii museum reopens after 36 years | Euronews
01262021 The architecture of Villa Rufolo alternates an Arab-Nornan style with romantic details deriving from the restoration carried out by Sir Francis Neville Reid. What really attracts many visitors are its immense and well-kept gardens: several varieties of exotic plants, native species, and a large number of roses. What to see in Ravello: Villa Rufolo | Amalfi Luxury Tour
01272021 Most of the finest vineyards of Campania can be found on volcanic slopes usually with marl and limestone subsoils. An ancient variety, Fiano was almost forgotten in the 1970s. Now it produces inspiring wines, the best of which come from the volcanic soils of Avellino. As well as the excellent wine I recommend here, I also enjoyed the Terredora. Rediscover these southern Italian wines dripping with history | The Irish Times
01282021 Following a tour of the cellars, where large concrete tanks are the main vessels used, he took us to see these remarkable old aglianico vines. Some, considered to be more than 200 years old, had been trained at 8-10 feet (2.4-3.0m).  Ash from Mt Vesuvius (aka Vesevo) has endowed the soils of Avellino with properties favouring the vines grown there. Vesevo and Taurasi | Vintage Wine Tours
01292021 In consideration of some evidence, we can also speculate that the bone and shell matter found in the dolium in the newly unearthed popina in Regio V was destined for broth. To accompany the main dish, I chose to include mensae, a flatbread that was once thought to be used as both a plate and a utensil.  Reconstructing the Menu of a Pub in Ancient Pompeii | Atlas Obscura
01302021 If you like farm-to-table experiences, here’s an splendid situation waiting for you. At the end of the Path of the Gods trek a table was set for a most satisfying lunch in Mamma Luisa's dining room in the sleepy ancient hamlet of Nocelle resting above Positano. Mamma Luisa, Nocelle, Italy for lunch… | Splendid Market
01312021 Set within the Gulf of Naples, it’s surrounded by the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, with its main city divided between the charming Ischia Ponte, with its towering Aragonese Castle, and the modern centre of Ischia Porto, where you’ll find an array of sophisticated bars, restaurants and elegant boutiques. The best Italian islands to visit for a luxury getaway | LLM - Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

DECEMBER 2020

SURROUNDED BY TERRACED VINEYARDS

12012020 Marisa Cuomo and her husband Andrea Ferraioli own one of the Campania region’s most interesting companies. Overlooking the sea, Cantine Marisa Cuomo dominates a section of the Amalfi Coast. Here the wines age in a wine cellar dug by hand into the dolomitic-limestone rock: a fascinating, cool and damp cavern. Italy’s Amalfi Coast in the Aftermath of Covid-19: Still Paradise, Waiting for You! | La Voce di New York

12022020 While you can buy ceramics in many of the towns in the Amalfi Coast, I’d recommend taking a ferry to Salerno and catching the bus to Vietri sul Mare or taking a taxi over to experience all the cute shops where the shopkeepers are often seen hand-painting their ceramics as you try not to buy one of everything! A Complete Expat's Guide to the Amalfi Coast, Italy | We Are Travel Girls
12032020 Naples is the third largest city in Italy with roughly one million residents. The metropolis is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in Europe, with Bronze Age settlements established here in the second millennium BC. Daily Overview | Revue
12042020 The European label and a strict specification defining the characteristics of a unique product whose cultivation is favored by the combined action of the soil and the Mediterranean climate. The Sele Valley is the most important production pole in Italy for rocket, but in general for all baby leaves. The 'Rucola della Piana del Sele' currently covers an area of about 3,100 hectares, distributed over 8 municipalities. The Italian 'Rucola della Piana del Sele'| Hortidaily.com
12052020 For the presence of vineyards and rock-cut units, as well as for the production of wine amphorae during all phases of island life, Ischia represents a perfect area for the study of the ancient production cycle, from the cultivation phase of the vine, to the production of the containers and trade, from the Greek colonization until the Late Antique period. Ischia and Gulf of Naples | Immensa Aequora
12062020 Dawn Mattera shows us that “we have the power to create a happy and meaningful life no matter what the circumstances are.” Several trips to Italy over the course of 22 years taught her about resilience. We can see the spirit of compassion with the Neapolitan tradition of caffe’ sospeso. “Life goes on…” "The Italian Art of Living": An Inspiring Author Interview | Italy Magazine
12072020 Since 1948, Carthusia has been capturing the scents of the Amalfi in bottled form. Their dreamy fragrances draw inspiration from the region’s most memorable spots like Via Camerelle, named after the famous boutique-lined boulevard of Capri, and Teatro di San Carlo, an ode to the oldest opera house in the world in Naples. 18 Best Shops on the Amalfi Coast | The Slow Road Luxury Travel Blog
12082020  The animated family finds itself in front of its own casts, immortalised in the explosion of volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius. The episode has been rescheduled in these days following the recent discovery of two bodies at the famed archaeological site, which made headlines around the world. The Simpsons pay tribute to Italy with visit to Pompeii | Wanted in Rome
12092020  A network of local tourism businesses launched a project focused on sustainable mobility; a way to promote electric vehicles to safeguard the world we live in. DriWe, together with EV2GO designed a plan to bring twenty new charging stations in the fourteen municipalities of the Amalfi Coast Tourist District. Five reasons why the electric car is the perfect fit for the Amalfi Coast | Authentic Amalfi  Coast
12102020 The surroundings of our 5 star hotel in Sorrento are every bit as magical, from the elegant gardens with their tall palms and age-old trees, flowers and plants, to the sea and the private beach. Hotel Parco dei Principi | Italian Event Planners
12112020  The names of Alessandro Scarlatti, of Paisiello, Traetta, Piccinni, Sacchini, Pergolesi, Jommelli, Porpora, are not household words nowadays. But in the world of opera they are the Neapolitan School, and their works were known everywhere. The Conservatorio di Musica San Pietro a Majella is full of their scores, and countless others. Music, Italian Style | Harward Magazine
12122020 “It’s a study project but also more of a permanent engine to understand our terroir," says Antonio Capaldo. Vineyards here are small parcels, tucked away between woods, olive groves and aromatic herbs. Irpinia holds the treasure of centuries-old pre-phylloxera vines, survivors thanks to spots of volcanic, sandy soil. Italy’s Irpinia Wine Region: ‘A Huge Genetic Database’ | Forbes
12132020 The Nativity scene (presepe in italian) depicts “a miniature utopia, a city that is at peace with itself,” said Marino Niola, an anthropologist at Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples. “It is at the core of the Neapolitan idea of Christmas.” For One Prized Italian Tradition, Covid-19 Deals Heartbreaking Blow | The Wall Street Journal
12142020 “Following the sky and the stars.” To push towards the hypothesis of an Etruscan foundation, explains Osanna, are hundreds of amphorae, vases and ampoules including over 70 cups with inscriptions found in the excavation of the sanctuary built along the road that connected the city al mare. Pompeii, the latest excavations reveal the mystery: “It was founded by the Etruscans” | web24.news
12152020 Modern chefs like Isabella de Cham are elevating pizza fritta from its rustic roots by using ingredients like octopus. She opened her eponymous, all-women-run restaurant two years ago in Naples’ Rione Sanità neighbourhood after working at Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo at and La Masardona, both hot spots hailed for their pizza fritta. Travel - Italy's beloved 'fried pizza' | BBC
12162020 Take a look at the Fondazione FOQUS Quartieri Spagnoli, which is seen from afar before a green lawn, which is now at the heart of redeveloped areas with schools, social enterprises and active cooperation across the territory. The Hidden Secrets and Beauty of Naples, a City of Contrasts | Elle Decor
12172020 Pizza masters and chefs are travelling far and wide, opening schools to train local pizza makers. After the United States, Asia is the main target, especially Japan, where the consortium – the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, has dozens of affiliate pizzerias. Naples-style pizzerias have recently appeared in Taiwan, South Korea and the Philippines. How Asia fell in love with real Neapolitan pizza, and the disciples who learn from Naples about true pizza making | The South China Morning Post
12182020 The first sensation arriving in Scala is one of peacefulness. With such a scenic setting, hiking is the best way to experience Scala’s natural landscape close up. Rino Mansi has been exploring these mountains since he was a young boy, he now leads excursions along the Amalfi Coast with his company ScalaandTrekking. The intensity of Scala | Authentic Amalfi Coast
12192020 When my partner and I got engaged we started planning an autumn ceremony on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. We plan to exchange vows next fall during golden hour with the Tyrrhenian Sea as the backdrop while 30 of our closest family and friends look on, before sitting down to a feast of grilled lobster and slices of Chantilly-cream-lined sponge cake chased with limoncello. The Best Destinations in the World: The 2021 Gold List | Condè Nast Traveler
12202020 Le Vigne di Raito produces two organic certified wines. The Aglianico grapes are cultivated using the Guyot method on a series of terraces carved into the mountain side. The Piedirosso grapes instead are cultivated on a traditional pergola. Both methods are typical of wines from the Amalfi Coast. Wine Tasting at Le Vigne di Raito | Vinthropology
12212020 Procida is small enough to explore on foot and could be easily be done in a day (there are frequent ferries to Ischia and Naples). However, if you wish to stay longer, there are a few small pensions, hotels and B&Bs available. Try the rustic, coral-bright Hotel La Vigna, set on a vineyard of local Falanghina grapes. These 5 Islands Are Italy’s Best-Kept Secret | Forbes
12222020 Tel Aviv-based architects has created a minimal interior for a boutique on the Italian island of Ischia, filled with references to local architecture and volcanic geology. Located off the coast of Naples, Ischia sits over an ancient volcanic crater, which gives it an abundant landscape of verdant greenery, thermal spas and natural springs. Paritzki & Liani Architects mixes architecture and geology in Grifo210 boutique | Dezeen
12232020 On her Instagram, the italian chef shared a beautiful video of herself preparing a Neapolitan dessert called Struffoli, and it looks splendid. Giada explain to us the magic of the “fried little dough balls tossed in honey, and made into a tower so it can be your centerpiece and your dessert.” Giada De Laurentiis Shares a Neapolitan Dessert Recipe From Her Childhood | Yahoo Lifestyle
12242020 For Christmas, a Neapolitan wants to eat three things: fish, seafood and more fish. So important are the creatures of the sea for the holy evening that Christmas is also referred to as the festa dei sette pesci. And while all fish are welcome at the table, one is especially dear to every Neapolitan’s stomach: dried, aged Atlantic cod. Somma Vesuviana, Campania's Baccalà Capital | Culinary Backstreets
12252020 For the first time, the Teatro San Carlo in Naples is offering shows to the public virtually. The platform will host concerts, documentaries, educational projects and conversations with leaders in the performing arts: to reach all those who usually do not approach the opera house for geographical or economic reasons. At the world's oldest opera house, the show must go on | CNN
12262020 Two ducks hanging by their feet, a rooster, a dog on a leash, all of them looking likethey were painted in 3D. The almost intact premises of a Thermopolium, a street food shop, with dishes of all kinds, from snails to a sort of "paella", return to light in Pompeii. Pompeii, a 'street food shop' emerges from the site | Ansa
12272020 In short, if Procida were to win the award as Capital of Culture 2022 this will contribute to having positive effects not only on its territory, but also on the territories connected to it, thus contributing to the development and enhancement of the entire regional territory. Procida Capital of Culture 2022: the Campania Region supports the candidacy | Napolike
12282020 Massimo Setaro of Casa Vinicola Setaro and his prize-winning Caprettone Spumante Metodo Clasico from Vesuvio. This unique and elegant sparkling wine, produced from the indigenous Caprettone grape. A Celebration of Wine & Culture in Naples | Wine With Wanda
12292020 In Naples, the tiny shop near the sea, with its wood-framed windows, chandelier, and counter where the red, blue, polka dot or diamond-patterned ties are displayed. Each Marinella tie takes about 45 minutes to make, with ten steps in all, from cutting the silk to doing the stitching, and adding the loop and label. 'A little corner of England in Naples': The secrets of a famed Italian tie shop | The Local Italy
12302020 Saetta is the stack attached to the mainland and the highest at 109 meters. Stella is the middle stack, with a central cavity 60 meters long. Scopolo is the outermost faraglione and has on its peak a famous blue lizard whose scientific name is “Podarcis sicula coerulea” and blends in perfectly with the sky and the sea thanks to its extraordinary blue color. Capri Faraglioni | Laqua  Charme & Boutique
12312020 The idea of ​​the Iskiah Boom Boom comes from the creative duo Pep Minichino (Campanica) and Vincenzo Notaro (Officina Mirabilis): a long drink made with Amarischia and Gassosa Arnone, two stories from the South united in the Plus. "Two tastes rooted in Campania culture - the fascinating botanicals of Ischia and the water with lemon and bicarbonate of Neapolitan street vendors". Iskiah Boom Boom - the new long drink by Il SudPlus | Horeca News

NOVEMBER 2020

THE WHITE HOUSE AND CHAPEL

 

11012020 Three islands (with a small 4th and an extra rock) make up the grouping off the coast of Positano, Italy known as Li Galli. The Roman tower on the middle of the island dates from 12th century, while the other two main houses and chapel date from the early 20th century. The islands have strong ties with Russian ballet. Nureyev’s Italy: Then and Now | Cote de Texas
11022020 As they say in Naples: ‘people wait for pasta, not the other way round.’ Overcooked pasta is a cook’s worst nightmare, while pasta eaten cold when it should be hot is not much better. Spaghetti with creamy lemon sauce by Skye McAlpine | Cookbook Review
11042020 With “The Life Ahead,” the material touched Loren on an emotional level. True to the novel, this latest adaptation is told from young Momo’s point of view, calling for a kind of subtlety that appealed to the passionate performer, with her extroverted Neapolitan personality — which is to say, “The Life Ahead” reveals a side of Loren most audiences haven’t seen. Sophia Loren on Her Triumphant Return to Movies With Netflix’s ‘The Life Ahead | Variety
11052020 Descending about 5m deep, we swam over a wall that once made up part of a villa. We were both equipped with tablets. Statues began to appear out of the misty blue water. This was the Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius, a place where the 1st Century AD ruler would have strolled and admired statues. Travel - Baiae: A Roman settlement at the bottom of the sea | BBC
11062020 It differs from other apple varieties, since it ‘s harvested when still unripe and then placed on the so-called melai, wide straw beds covered by shading cloths to protect apples from the harsh sunlight. Here apples are turned by hand, so they ripen properly. Annurca Apple Crumble | La Dani Gourmet
11072020 The view from the terrace surveys an expanse of vivid turquoise sea on one side and the stacked slopes of Positano on the other. From this vantage point the town looks particularly beautiful. A lift plunges down to reception, beyond which is a wide, hibiscus-strewn terrace. Visiting Positano - Condé Nast Traveller Guide | The Capsule
11082020 Sorrentine Peninsula juts into the Tyrrhenian Sea like a knobbly, pointing finger, its rugged shores sprinkled with some of Europe's most spectacular beaches, its bucolic interior moulded by the limestone Monti Lattari. Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli have all sung about Sorrento. Sorrento and The Sorrentine Peninsula | CN Traveller
11092020 A special collection of the hazelnut cocoa spread comes with a side of virtual travel experiences. The areas highlighted include Italy’s diverse range of settings, from villages and mountains to islands and cities. Nutella Celebrates the Beauty of Italy With 30 Limited-edition Labels | Travel + Leisure
11102020 After all, the velvety, spicy red made by the Salerno area’s leading estate, Montevetrano, is one of my favorite southern wines. Launched in the early 1990s, Montevetrano is about half Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Campania’s potent native Aglianico, as well as Merlot Mythmaking in Southern Italy: A Tour of Campania, Part 1 | Wine Spectator
11112020 FRS For Restless Sleepers Mezzatorre shirt portrays the quintessential pajama style, cut in hammered silk it’s a unique must-have! Mezzatorre Pajama Shirt | Issimo
11122020 Enjoy the scenery while you eat —the quaint seaside village, colorful wooden boats drifting in the sea, and Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. Try the ‘gnocchi alla Sorrentina’, follow up with the frittura di pesce ‘Paranza’, (mixed fried local fish and seafood— straight from the bay). Mixed Fry Fish & Seafood| Our Edible Italy
11132020 All you have to do, really, is close your eyes, and you’re there. Might be the vertiginous cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, where pastel-hued villages cascade down to pebble beaches and secret coves. Italy Is Travel + Leisure's Destination of the Year — Here’s Why | Travel + Leisure
11142020 The legendary brand  Antonino De Simone has been passing on the love for coral manufacturing for 190 years, giving everlasting fame to the city of Torre del Greco. The work is mainly handmade, coral is not their only product: the list includes turquoise, pearls, lapis lazuli and agates. Antonino De Simone | Tips on Naples
11152020 Welcome to the world of a Campanian artist, sculptor and poet who has lived and worked in Praiano since 1993, in a circular tower that seems to merge organically with the rock it’s built on. This charmed spot above the waves, rich in symbolic energy and folk-tale associations, is an indissoluble part of the pieces he creates here. Paolo Sandulli and the Ladies of the Tower | Le Sirenuse Journal
11162020 Made entirely with organically farmed Aglianico, this juicy vibrant rosato doles out wild red berry, citrus and white-peach flavors. It's crisp, with bright acidity while a hint of wet stone accents the tangy finish. San Salvatore 1988 2017 Vetere Aglianico Rosato (Paestum) | Wine Enthusiast
11172020 The bottle was still half full, prompting the study. Research conducted by a multidisciplinary team, allowed to verify for the first time the authenticity and molecular identity of a sample of olive oil preserved inside the glass bottle which was buried by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. At Mann in Naples experts find oldest olive oil in the world | ANSAmed
11182020 “Can I create a T-shirt, starting from the image that represents the Antica Pizzeria?” Such an exciting proposal has not been slow to become a reality. Junya Watanabe By Comme Des Garçons Celebrates Neapolitan Pizza With The Most Incredible T-Shirt In Fashion History. | HH Italy
11192020 Il San Pietro in Positano is certainly one of my go-to locations for a weekend getaway. What I like about it’s the southern hospitality, which I believe is intrinsic to Mediterranean tradition. 11 Hotels to Visit in Your Dreams | The New York Times
11202020 The most romantic home is arguably Villa Donn’Anna, an early, half-finished 15-century beachside palazzo on rocks that jut into the sea and with views of Mount Vesuvius. Once a hotel, the haunting building is now subdivided into apartments. Posillipo, Naples, Is Classy, Historical, Affluent—And Not on the Main Tourist Trail | Mansion Global
11212020 The visiting place of crowned heads from all over Europe together with artists of every nationality for whom a stop in Sorrento was an obligatory part of their tour of Italy, if for no other reason than to pay romantic homage to the birthplace of their spiritual father Torquato Tasso, born in the old Mastrogiudice Palace which was later incorporated into the present Tramontano Hotel. Sorrento: A city... | Surrentum
11222020 Luxury could also be simple, and that it was just as attainable as that incredible mozzarella that Khalid lived on. "I am importing the finest mozzarella from Caserta, near Naples and through KD luxury, we are looking to have a few sections of the finest ingredients out of Italy to really put the producers in particular on the map.” Heart Of Gold: Khalid Dahbi On Luxury, Charity, And Mozzarella | Italics Magazine
11232020 The Hotel Caesar Augustus was once the villa of a Russian prince. Today, it’s a family-run five-star hotel with some of Capri’s most memorable views. “The owner greeted us upon check-in and wanted us to feel at home at his hotel,” wrote one reader of the family’s hospitality. The Top 10 Italy Resort Hotels | Travel + Leisure
11242020 Set in the hills just below the ridge that divides Sorrento from the sheer southern coastline lies the village of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, named for its domination of the gulfs of both Naples and Salerno. These days it's a busy agricultural community famous as the home of Don Alfonso 1890, one of southern Italy's great foodie institutions. Sorrento and The Sorrentine Peninsula | CN Traveller
11252020 The Alfonso Artiaco gallery takes up a wing of the second floor of Palazzo De Sangro di Vietri, in the heart of Naples’ historic center. A peculiarity of this palace is that it is one of the few to have two piani nobili. The real Naples in the environs of Palazzo De Sangro⁠ | ITALICS Art and Landscape
11262020 Considered the most beautiful trail in Italy, this hike is suitable for many people. Me and my guides will be happy to show you the best spots and talk about local legends. Hike with me to Paradise through the Amalfi Coast | Zia Lucy
11272020 Capri has a lot to offer to its superyacht charter visitors: Michelin-starred restaurants, romantic strolls along its Via Camerelle, the luxury high-end shopping street, and local night clubs. Experience a yacht charter in Capri | Yachting and Co
11282020 If you could have one feast right now? 'I would arrive on my friend Pippo’s wooden gozzo boat to the floating pier at Lo Scoglio on the Amalfi Coast, having spent the morning swimming around the islands of Li Galli.' The best places in Italy according to Bellini Travel Founder Emily Fitzroy | CN Traveller
11292020 This pasta dish is an homage to Campania’s most unspoiled coastline -  the Cilento’s Tyrrhenian Coast - where olives and capers grow beside a sea teeming with anchovies. The tube-like paccheri “scoop” up all the savory sauce, than fry the bread crumbs in a pan. Paccheri alla Cilentana, A Pasta Dish Inspired by Coastal Campania | Katie Parla
11302020 Karen Lohrmann & Stefano De Martino have restored and converted the 17th-century building using natural materials, turning it into a home. Connecting it to its surroundings, set on the Sorrentine Peninsula. A converted olive oil factory with raw interiors is for sale in Italy | The Space
11032020 From Naples to you. Since the 1920’s, Ariston has delivered true Italian flair with its bright, crisp colors and unique patterns. Ariston Napoli fabrics collection includes pied de poule, plaids, squares, camouflage and diagonal lines that make any garment stand out from the rest. Ariston | Rex Fabrics

OCTOBER 2020

 

A FEW MINUTES WALK FROM AMALFI

10012020 It’s been a dream of mine to go to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Sarah and I went for 4 days and to be honest, it was the perfect amount of time for me. We stayed at the famous Hotel Santa Caterina and it was as heavenly as it looks in photos! I was in Italy! | Eimear Varian Barry 
10032020 I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to work for the past two months from my home back in Italy, which is dotted along the countryside of the Amalfi coast. The windows open onto the valley where you can see the sea, and the loud sound of crickets accompanies the whole scenery. Today’s Office: Olga de Giovanni on her ‘rustic’ home office in the Amalfi Coast | thedrum.com
10042020 70 exhibitors, including designers, companies and international artisans. A section for young designers and emerging brands. Then there is the EDIT Cult appendix set up in the most beautiful spaces of the city such as the San Carlo Theater, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and the Filangieri Museum. 8 cool things to do in October with your friends around Italy. Ready? | Web24 News
10052020 The preservation efforts have been a success so far. Nearly 40 structures are now open to the public, including the Schola Armaturarum, in addition to those that have never been closed, such as the forum and surrounding buildings, theaters, and amphitheater. Pompeii's most recent finds reveal new clues to city's destruction | National Geographic
10062020 Every room and every terrace looks onto this famous Caprian landmark, the Faraglioni. Ceramic tiles outside Villa Thun, Capri | CONTESSANALLY
10072020 A neuron, along with its axons, is visible in vitrified segments of brain tissue. "The results of our study show that the vitrification process occurred at Herculaneum" said Pier Paolo Petrone, a forensic anthropologist, in a statement. Glassified brain cells found in victim of Vesuvius eruption | Live Science
10082020 Relax in the natural pools of Cavascura, as the Romans did, or, for something a little fancier, gently stew as you dangle over the Med at the Aphrodite Apollon thermal park. There are dinky villages (like Sant’Angelo, a hamlet with almost more beach than pavement). Three alternative Italian weekend escapes | National Geographic
10092020 Virgiliano Park, in the Posillipo neighborhood. Besides it’s reputation as a clandestine spot, the sea view from the main terrace is breathtaking: It offers a gorgeous panorama of the island of Nisida and all the Phlegraean Islands. A Guide to Picnicking in Naples, Italy | Culinary Backstreets
10102020 Italy’s Amalfi Coast is home to everything under the sun—beaches, hotels, seaside cuisine, and now an entire scooter-rental system. Elettrify is the first electric scooter-sharing company to officially lay ground in one of the most popular tourist destinations. Startup scene: Bringing e-scooter rentals to Italy’s Amalfi Coast | Joyride
10112020 The Botanical Garden of Naples is a research facility of the University of Naples Federico II (Department of Natural Science). The premises take up about 15 hectares and are on via Foria, adjacent to the gigantic old Albergo dei Poveri. Unesco: Botanical Garden of Naples | Italy Magazine
10122020 Salted anchovies from Cetara on the Amalfi Coast in Italy served on a warm bruschetta bread with Normandy butter, paired with a refreshing sparkling wine. A wonderful appetizer, that matches perfectly with Champagne, or a more local choice like an Asprinio d’Aversa Brut. Unfiltered: Alessandro Giani, Angler | The Drinks Business
10132020 All the vineyards are small, fragmented, and hidden,” Brunella says. “Will always use the grapes that are born here, in Irpinia.” Federico says the small plots provide more diversity and the ability to experiment with micro-vinification and single-vineyard bottlings. Irpinia Is Campania’s Beating Heart | Forbes
10142020 Cristiano Di Martino’s works are strongly influenced by his Italian heritage. Born at the foot of Vesuvius in 1989, he witnessed a dark Christian obsession with death that has long been an everyday companion for many Neapolitans. He uses the iconographic symbols that surrounded him as a signifier of sentiment. Cristiano Di Martino | James Freeman Gallery
10152020 The Farm D'Apolito is located in Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, one of the municipalities in which it produces the Carmasciano. The area offers a wide variety of typical wild herbs. But the singularity is given by Mefite, a lake of sulfur origin and its fumes – through the rain and the winds – influence all land surrounding. Pecorino Carmasciano | All'assaggio!
10162020 You can enjoy quiet and semi-seclusion along with the extraordinary setting. Holing up in one of the tiny village boutiques here (in Furore, that would be La Locanda del Fiordo) will make you feel as if you’ve discovered a secret place, though you’ll be within one of the world’s most popular destinations and only a short ride from Positano and Amalfi. Italy's Amalfi Coast | Business Jet Traveler
10172020 My favorite white wine comes from a small town called Furore on the Amalfi Coast. It’s a blend of four grapes made by Marisa Cuomo, one of the top winemakers of Italy. I had a chance to visit their winery to do an unbelievable wine pairing lunch, on a mountaintop restaurant that faces the Tyrrhenian Sea and the cliffs. 10 Questions for Destination Wedding Photographer Kenny Kim | Rangefinder
10182020 Winemakers from the north rediscovered the coveted volcanic soil and temperate climate of the Campania region. They began to experiment in applying modern techniques and technology to the production of wines from ancient grapes. A Virtual Trek Thru Italy: Campania’s Unknown Grapes | The Examiner News
10192020 Villa La Pagoda lies on the seaside, in one of the most exclusive areas of Naples. This historic house was a hunting lodge for migratory birds. Its unique shape is wrapped all around by some spectacular terraces, like in a hug towards the sea. Posillipo, Naples, Is Classy, Historical, Affluent—And Not on the Main Tourist Trail | Mansion Global
10202020 Deep below a royal plaza, hundreds of vintage cars and motorcycles line an underground passageway built in the 1800s. In the center of Naples, Italy, that scene comes to life with abandoned 1940s vehicles and motorcycles lining a tunnel more than 30 yards below your feet. There's a 160-Year-Old Tunnel Full of Rusting WWII Cars Under the Streets of Naples | The Drive
10212020 The Vico is the most recognizable symbol of the city. To see the real Napoli just walk down these narrow streets and you will see the hiatus of daily life in the city. For a tourist, it's amazing to walk along these historic streets were rainbows of laundry wave in the wind. How Would You Describe Naples? | Al Bawaba News
10222020 This is undoubtedly an excellent year for the Cilento white fig tree, given the favorable weather conditions. In October, the figs will be available to the consumer with well-appreciated products such as dried figs stuffed with pistachio nuts. The fresh Cilento Dop white fig is distributed to retailers in Italy. The Cilento white fig reaches European markets | FreshPlaza
10232020 The Colatura di Alici di Cetara is the liquid from the maturing of anchovies in salt. The DOP regulations: how the anchovies are obtained and processed, from the catch to the pouring of the liquid in line with local traditions in the Amalfi coast area. Cetara anchovies sauce to get EU protected origin status | ANSAmed
10242020 The French fashion house founded by Sophie Mechaly has teamed up with Ceramica Assunta Positano to offer an inviting range of homewares. Of course pieces don an Italian colorway and are decorated with good luck cultural symbols to spread the positivity. Catwalk Brand PAUL & JOE Launches A Range Of Tableware Inspired By The Amalfi Coast | Forbes
10252020 Le Sirenuse offers spectacular views while you sip on a cocktail or enjoy lunch. Overlook the famous cathedral of Positano, Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta. 48 Hour Guide: Positano and Praiano | The Taste Edit
10262020 This was a local Campania regional derby, but also the first battle of brothers between Lorenzo and his younger sibling Roberto. Everyone was waiting for Lorenzo Insigne, but it was his little brother who broke the deadlock at the Stadio Vigorito. Benevento 1-2 Napoli: Lorenzo wins Insigne battle | All Football
10272020 Head east of Amalfi to the weathered little fishing port of Cetara, famous for its production of salted anchovies and their by-product colatura fish sauce, similar to the Roman garum. Like many of the villages in these parts, Cetara’s pastel-hued buildings cling to a deep natural gorge, its sloping main street leading down to a small sandy beach and working harbour. The prettiest small towns in Italy | Condé Nast Traveller
10282020 “Good day, I am convinced that these pebbles that I brought from Italy bring me bad luck. For this reason, I am sending them home so that I can be free. Thanks and have a good day.” Curious tales of why tourists have been returning “cursed” items to Pompeii | Lonely Planet
10292020 The goals of the project are to reconstruct a virtual environment that anyone can visit and collect data on human interaction with space, in this case Pompeiians in their homes and markets: Where do people go and look first? Where do they spend the most time? How do gender and ethnicity affect a person's movement? Online Virtual Pompeii Testing From The Tesseract Center | University of Arkansas
10302020 Francesco Martucci, considered one of the best pizza chefs in Italy, creates his masterpieces in Caserta, the home of Buffalo Mozzarella. Is famous for his pizza “a canotto,” with a thick bordering crust, or outer edge. A connoisseur of pizza fillings, he uses his light and nutty crust to showcase elaborate toppings. I Masanielli Pizzeria Da Francesco Martucci | Xtreme Foodies
10312020 Ciro Scognamiglio, also known as Ciro Poppella, poses with his signature fiocco di neve in front of Pasticceria Poppella. He started working in the family shop in Sanità at a young age and entered the spotlight when he came up with the fiocco di neve recipe. A culinary guide to Sanità, the atmospheric Naples neighbourhood on the up | National Geographic

10022020 Falanghina wine is perfectly adapted to current wine taste preferences for bright, fresh and and aromatically complex white wines. The Benevento Region produces over 1/2 of Campania’s wines and Falanghina is by far the most important white. Falanghina del Sannio DOC, Campania | Wine Beat

SEPTEMBER 2020

 

BEACHES,
HOME COOKING AND SWIMMING

09012020 The Sorrentine Peninsula juts into the Tyrrhenian Sea like a knobbly, pointing finger, its rugged shores sprinkled with some of Europe's most spectacular beaches, its bucolic interior moulded by the limestone Monti Lattari. Sorrento, Italy - The Sorrentine Peninsula | CN Traveller
09022020 Naples’ Funicolare Centrale has been running since 1928 and is one of the most heavily trafficked cable railway lines in the world. A total of four funiculars are currently in use across the city – namely the Centrale, Chiaia, Montesanto and Mergellina – serving some 13 million people every year. In pictures: the world’s most beautiful funicular railways | Railway Technology
09032020 The new Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition Capri, dedicated to the beauty of Italy’s famed Blue Grotto. Reflects the colour found in the cave’s waters, the timepiece is only available in the Hublot boutique on the island. Hublot honours famous Italian beauty spot with new chronograph | WatchPro
09042020 Gin, many don’t realise, is as Italian as aperitivo. Its origins can be traced to a monastery on Italy’s Salerno Coast in 1050 AD, Monks blended locally foraged juniper with spirit in the monastery kitchens for medicinal purposes. Noble spirit: how gin became the essential aperitivo cocktail ingredient | The Guardian
09052020 Italian businessman Giancarlo Giammetti, the co-founder of the Valentino fashion house, enjoyed some quiet time on his yacht on the coast of Italy. He shared a picture of himself behind the helm at dusk, gazing into the waves off the volcanic island of Ischia. Socialites make the most of the summer by picking quiet destinations for their lavish holidays | Daily Mail
09062020 The exhibition 'Napoli Napoli, di Lava, Porcellana e Musica' has been extended until September 20, which contains pieces from the museum and the Teatro di San Carlo. ''In the future, Capodimonte will regain its stature as royal residence everywhere,'' the Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte director said. Naples Capodimonte museum reopens with 'slow visits | ANSAmed
09072020 Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi, an address of pure luxury, century-old and family-run. Guests flock to the hotel, especially at dinner time, when the transalpine cuisine, largely based on produce from the garden, is fabulous. The most beautiful hotels in Italy as captured by Slim Aarons | Vogue
09082020 If you're happy to splash out, Sorrento in Italy is an increasingly popular wedding destination. Expect warm weather, great food and plenty of historic, romantic wedding venues - from cliff side resorts to luxury hotels. The best places to get married in Europe in 2020 – our top 10 revealed | The Sun News
09092020 “Capri, in the imagination, is still linked to the ‘dolce vita,’” said Michela Giovinetti, 46, a location manager who has lived on the island for 20 years. Nearly all of her projects involve working with people from abroad. So far this year, she has had only one request for her scouting services. Capri, a Getaway for the Rich and Famous, Misses Its Americans | The New York Times
09102020 Directed by Sonia Ezgulien and Alessandra Pierini, this book focuses on quality seasonal products and recipes accessible to all. During a trip to the rich Italian regions, from Gragnano to Naples, a whole art of living is dissected. 5 great Italian recipe books to invest in this summer | Vogue
09112020 Caseificio De Gennaro, an artisanal cheese manufacturer in the hills above Vico Equense, is a great place to kick off your journey on the Sorrentine Peninsula with a taste of the region’s renowned Provolone del Monaco (a PDO, protected designation of origin product). An Epicurean Travel Guide To The Sorrento Coast | Forbes
09122020 Ischia was nicknamed the ‘Land of Wine’ by the Romans. The grapes used to produce the wine are native to the island. The best place to sample the indigenous wines is a wine house called Casa D’Ambra in the south of the town of Forio. Ischia Bucket List: Top 15 Best Things To Do In Ischia, Italy | Out of Town Blog
09132020 We're were in Sorrento at Restaurant O' Parrucchiano (restaurant of the parish priest), which was established in 1868 by Enzo's great uncle, a seminarist, who was also the creator of cannelloni. We sat in the vast garden amidst lemon, pomelo and orange trees strung with fairy lights. Italy: Savouring the flavour of the off season in Amalfi | Stuff
09142020  A redevelopment of the port can deliver exactly that – economic, social and environmental progress. This hybrid port plan outlines a holistic approach to a multi-dimensional port area, combining urban and commercial development, easing traffic and developing more accessible green space in the inner-city. Naples’ chance for a green recovery | Revolve Media
09152020 Seen here in Amalfi on Italy’s western coast, the highly secretive Quantum Blue can reach a top speed of 20 knots. Superyacht Quantum Blue in Amalfi | SuperYacht Times
09162020 Folklore and tradition in the mural by Jorit. An impressive portrait of San Gennaro, with marked features, an olive skin and a very earthly look: it is a mere mortal Gennaro, a worker taken from the streets of a district of Naples, Forcella, one of the most ancient and animated. The face of Naples | nssmag.com
09172020 Elle is playing Catherine the Great, a Russian empress who plotted to have her husband assassinated so she could rule without him. 'The Great' will follow Catherine's plot to overthrow her husband. Elle Fanning rides a donkey as she makes her filming debut as Catherine II of Russia for new series The Great | Daily Mail
09182020 In addition to keeping Luigi Vanvitelli occupied until the end of his life with finishing out the royal palace at Caserta, Ferdinand and Maria Carolina enlisted him to design a Royal Park worthy of such a palace. Postcard from Caserta, Italy | Gayle Spencer
09192020 An intimate hotel with the most glorious vistas. Dining on the balcony of the on-site restaurant La Sponda, lit at night by hundreds of candles, with the many pastel facades of Positano below. The Most Instagrammable Hotels In The World, According To The Fashion Crowd | Vogue
09202020 Victor Osimhen is in line to make his Serie A debut having been included in the Napoli squad for their 2020-21 campaign. The 21-year-old’s goalscoring start to life at the club has caught the attention of the Archbishop of Naples, Crescenzio Sepe, and he hopes to see the Nigerian score more goals. Osimhen named in Napoli squad to face Parma | Goal.com
09212020 Among the most beautiful and evocative aperitifs in Naples, the Bar del Mare di Posillipo. For its location, one of the most evocative locations in the city, Riva Fiorita, one of the places from which to enjoy the majesty of Vesuvius in all its glory. Aperitifs in Naples | Be Boheme
09222020 Marina d’Arechi organizes the IV edition of the Salerno Boat Show from 10th to 18th October 2020. The Exhibitors can make business activities, B2C and B2B meetings and boat test. The new edition includes two exhibition areas berth slot or stand. The Boat Show | Salerno Boat Show
09232020 Pastel houses tumble down to the pretty ports of fishing villages, and the serenity of the Ischia island inspired WH Auden to pen a poem singing its praises. Dozens of natural hot springs and thermal pools offer welcoming wallowing spots. The 15 prettiest islands in Italy | CN Traveller - Condé Nast Traveller
09242020 The places of Caravaggio’s exile had all become significant flash points in the immigration crisis. He’d gone to them because they were ports. Naples bookended Caravaggio’s years of exile, plied with offers and welcomed into the highest Neapolitan artistic circles. In Dark Times, I Sought Out the Turmoil of Caravaggio's Paintings | The New York Times
09252020 Basso Fedele e Figli are based in Campania and have been making oil since 1904. That same dramatically terraced landscape that cascades down the hillsides to the sea and produces superb grapes and lemons, also produces perfect olives. The variety for this oil is Minucciola. Some beatiful olive oils | Quentin Sadler's Wine Page
09262020 It was in Gragnano that some of the first drying rooms were invented. Specifically regarding the drying process - but the rules weren’t strict enough - the Consortium Gragnano Citta della Pasta states that the pasta much be dried from 6 to 40 hours, at from 40 to 80 degrees Celsius. Making Pasta in Gragnano | Elizabeth Minchilli
09272020 The Ischia Questionnaire is a glocal tourism marketing operation, which integrates a vast Content Editorial Plan, designed to present Ischia to foreign tourists, with a concrete international Media Advertising Plan. Together we can truly change the future of Ischia... sorry, Iskiah! ISKIAN™ | iskiah.com
09282020 An impressive mass of tufa gives rise to La Pietra di Tommasone, a company of Lacco Ameno, who for five generations honors the Ischian viticulture. In Ischia, the vineyards are impervious, but Lucia Monti is not scared, she is a veteran of heroic viticulture. Explaining territory. The art of Lucia Monti | Ischia.it
09292020 The movie will deal with Sorrentino’s youth periods in Naples in the 80s. However, if we consider that Maradona played in Naples in those years and was one of the symbols of the city, it is really a question of how this movie would be without Maradona. Maradona, Netflix's Nes Project | Regard News
09302020 A fresh tailoring perspective heading into winter. Gaiola continues its personal evolution in designing wearable and relaxed clothing typical of the Neapolitan roots of its namesake island. Gaiola: Rich tones from the relics of Naples | The Rake