I come down heavily in favor of Sicily.
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Is Sicily Worth Visiting?
On my last trip to Italy, this was a issue of practicality more than preference.
Continue ReadingA Day in Pompeii
I hope my advice will get you pumped for your trip to Pompeii.
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Whether your 3 days in Rome is the beginning of a lifelong love affair, or simply a teaser before a larger feast of the best of Italy, you can start planning it right here and now.
Continue ReadingThe Naked Truth About Napoli
That Naples was huge and rich and vibrant was evident to me before I even met Francesco inside Napoli Centrale—I never once thought about the idea that Naples was dangerous.
Continue ReadingThe Nude Beach of Cinque Terre
How a very brief trip to seedy Italian nude beach made me call almost everything into question.
Continue ReadingThe Paradox of Venice, Italy
Venice, you might say, is like an extremely attractive (but extremely annoying) man or woman.
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Worries about the Mafia were the furthest thing from my mind as I explored Naples, a city I would never, ever use the word “dangerous” to describe.
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