I know what you're probably thinking. Worst idea ever, right? The Amalfi Coast Road might be one of the world's most beautiful drives, but it is certainly not one of its easiest - from the driver's seat. Full of twists and turns, barely wide enough for two cars to pass let alone big buses, blind ...
The Wildest Ride in Italy
Living on the Amalfi Coast means learning to live with the Amalfi Coast Road. This twisty road—the only one along the stretch of the coastline—offers an intoxicating blend of captivating views, tight spaces and treacherous turns. For many travelers it is a lasting memory, sometimes amazing, ...
Easter Weekend Errands
This morning we set out early to do some shopping for Easter lunch before the shops got too crowded. As Easter is really the kick off to the tourist season on the Amalfi Coast, we also hopped to beat some of the traffic. We got through the shopping at the fruit and vegetable shop (line not too bad), ...
A View to Vesuvius
From the Amalfi Coast there are a few ways to reach Naples, but from Amalfi the quickest and easiest is via the Valico di Chiunzi, a pass across the Lattari mountains connecting the Amalfi Coast to Naples and the surrounding area. From Ravello, the road climbs higher and deeper into the mountains ...
Seeing the Bear at Capo d’Orso
Just between Maiori and the little village of Erchie the Amalfi coastline juts out into the sea and comes to a cape called Capo d'Orso. The means Cape of the Bear. I've been told that there haven't ever really been bears around this part of Italy. Instead, the name seems to have come from a unique ...
A Sunday Drive to Salerno
The first sunny weekend on the Amalfi Coast and everyone ... and I mean everyone ... hits the road for a drive. When there's only one road, that can be problematic. But with the Amalfi Coast road, it's always best to pack a little extra patience ... and your camera! Fortunately, there are the views ...
