Naples is safe and has an outdated reputation for crime held over from another era.

What I've learned is that the car question is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make for your trip — and most travel guides give you a useless non-answer. So here's the real version, by region.

Naples is messy, magnificent, and unforgettable, and this Naples Destination Deep Dive was born directly from my own time there, testing everything on the ground and watching what truly resonates with travelers. It is not a generic city guide but a curated collection of what has consistently created awe for my clients, my friends, and for me personally, with a lot of “big name” experiences deliberately left out because they did not prove worthy. Why I Created These Deep Dives

Travel by private yacht to visit Capri, Procida, Ischia, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast.

Italy is renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful places, from the iconic canals of Venice to the ancient ruins of Rome and the artistic...

Embarking on a journey to Italy can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. With iconic destinations like Florence, Venice, and Rome...

Once you’ve chosen your destinations in Italy and booked your hotels and tours, you will no doubt begin to stress about what to pack. A...

Food and wine are the best ways to fully immerse yourself in Italian culture without knowing the language. They connect us to both nature...

In addition to time spent in Cilento and Naples, I select a handful of places every year to visit for the first time or revisit. The list...

A trip to Altripalda and Melito Irpino where the soul of Italian cuisine can be discovered

Embracing La Dolce Vita – Why Choose Italy? Italy is a natural choice for a romantic vacation. There are fantastic resorts and spas in...

I keep hearing about people trying to use Chat GPT and other AI tools as a trip planner for Italy with little effort. I decided to try it...

Introduction to Italian Hidden Gems When one thinks of Italy, images of the Colosseum, Venice's gondolas, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa...

2024 is poised to break records for crowds, particularly in the most popular destinations: Florence, Venice, Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and...

The spirituality of Naples is a wild mix of pagan habits, superstitions, and Roman Catholic rituals. It’s what makes the culture of...

Use these four ingredients to put your self-planned itinerary on the right track.

The Amalfi Coast is packed — so much so that local authorities now have to limit access to the coastal road. Yet, tourists repeatedly...

If you’re passing through Rome from the airport or en route to Florence or Naples, I recommend these two hours of ecstasy in Rome. First,...

In 1997 I went to Rome with a group of classmates I barely knew. The girls in the group took charge of the Let’s Go guidebook and found a...

Scientists continue to study the unusual longevity and low rates of heart disease of people in Cilento. These are their five secrets.