Category Archives: Naples

Naples: Traditional Neapolitan Dishes To Eat & Other Fun Stuff Besides Eating

In our Skype conversation, Bonnie Alberts of napoliunplugged enthused on and on about typical “must eat” Neapolitan dishes. When I visited the recipe section on her site, I found a nice surprise—all of the dishes she’d mentioned and more—with chatty commentary about cooking it with Giuseppe, the recipe and step by step directions with photos.  [...]

How To Eat In Naples Where Locals Go

On Skype I had the pleasure of interviewing Bonnie Albert, owner/blogger at  napoliunplugged.com. This joyful freelance writer, foodie and photographer with a degree in historic preservation, has loved living in Naples for seven years.  Naples is authentic Italy, she says. Neapolitans are very generous and warm. She’s gotten lost and someone has gone far out [...]

Top 8 Tips For Getting Around Easily In Big Italian Cities

Planning on visiting Turin, Rome or Palermo? In big Italian cities, plan on using public buses, subways or taxis or walk. They say the best way to see a country is on foot and that’s certainly true in the historic centre of many Italian cities.  Avoid driving a car. Driving a car in big cities [...]

How To Celebrate Christmas & New Year In Italy: Tips From Top Italy Bloggers

The last time I celebrated Christmas in Italy was the late 1970s when I lived there, so I’ve consulted my favourite Italy blogs for practical information and inspiring ideas for you. Jessica at italylogue.com gives practical tips like how to travel smoothly in this busy season, and useful information on traditions like the Befana (the [...]