49. Isle of Capri & Anacapri – Campania Region, Italy

Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is believed to have once been part of the mainland and is now only reachable by ferry.  There are only 2 towns on the island – Capri (being the main town where the ferry port of Marina Grande is located) and Anacapri. Capri is definitely the most touristy and contains plenty of high end shops and cafes. Anacapri is located in the highest part […]

47. Positano & Amalfi – Amalfi Coast, Italy

These are the places postcards and puzzles are made of.  Positano is an absolutely breathtaking and colorful village perched precariously along the most gorgeous stretch of Italian coastline. Literally almost cascading into the sea, it’s a dramatic vertical panorama of colors and an architectural wonder. We were part of a tour group so did not have nearly enough time to spend here……a great reason to go back.  We did, however, spend an afternoon in the […]

45. Sorrento/Amalfi Coast – Compania, Italy

Hands down Sorrento was my favorite city on our tour of the Amalfi Coast. I just couldn’t get enough of the main cobbled shopping area (Piazza Tasso) with the colorful laundry hanging overhead, the men sitting outside their shops talking the day away, the world famous Gelateria Davide, and of course, the Limoncello (which they claim to have produced first).  One of the few places I would actually move to if I only could. Everyone […]