Amalfi Coast

how to be a traveler in sorrento (5 things to do)

Sorrento is a small town along the Amalfi coast. There isn’t much to do there but we used it as a jumping point to explore other towns on the coast. Hotels and restaurants are significantly cheaper than hot spots like Amalfi, Positano, and Capri. But Sorrento is close enough to those towns to take a…

how to be a traveler in positano (6 things to do)

1. Take the ferry We took a boat over from Sorrento, where we were staying and it only took about half an hour. If boats aren’t your thing, you can always take the bus, which is what we took on the way back 2. Sunbathe at Spiaggia Grande Or just take some pictures of the…

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how to be a traveler in capri (5 things to do)

1. Admire the deep blue waters of the Blue Grotto We did this as a part of a tour we booked when we arrived in Capri. I will warn you that it is a bit tourist trappy because there are tours coming by this spot all day. But since I read the reviews ahead of…

how to be a traveler in naples (9 things to do)

1. Eat some Neapolitan pizza. After all, Naples is known as being the birthplace of this style of pizza. It has a thin crust, and is traditionally made with San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella di Bufala or fior di latte cheese. Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba opened in 1830 and is believed to be the world’s first…

27 foods to say olá to in portugal

Everything we ate during the week we spent in Lisbon and Porto. I liked the food better in Porto. My favorites were definitely the octopus and the squid, and it was a fraction of the price of what you would get in the States! 1. Pastel de Nata Portuguese egg tart. 2. Bacalhau Dried and…

12 things i learned in the 7 days i spent in portugal

1. Weather in December is pretty mild. The temperature was 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. We didn’t need a winter coat – just a light jacket. 2. Tipping in restaurants is not obligated but it is common to add 5-10%, or round up your check. 3. Public transportation in Lisbon is reliable. It comes on time and…

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