Tag: Italy
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Gallipoli is coming to the Clipper Inspired Podcast
The Southern Italian city Gallipoli is an upcoming topic of our next Clipper Inspired Podcast.
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A Bit More Of ITB BERLIN
A bit more from ITB Berlin 2024.
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Naples Revisited
A recent article in The Guardian newspaper described Napes as “the city of imminent doom.” A place where cool books and tv shows are set. Agreed. After my visit to the city in August 2021, in my opinion the Southern Italian city has an eccentric vibe. A place where everything past and present meet on […]
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Pisa, Not A Cartoon Gag.
How many Saturday Morning cartoons did I watch with the Tower of Pisa as a center of joke? Always the same gag, the character’s actions either shift or straighten the famed structure. Never mind the animation jokes, the 14th century architectural work is worth the trip to Pisa. As one of the most recognized designed […]
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PISA is Real
I will tell you all about it.
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A Palace Is Still A Palace
The 18th century residence, The Royal Palace of Caserta is a a sight to behold. While traveling around Naples a stop at in Caserta was a must. The Southern Italian city is home to last great palace built in Europe. To say the least, it is spectacular. Cause of the Covid restrictions I could not […]
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An Ancient Allure
The ancient ruins of Paestum Italy. The former Greek colony was founded in 600BC.
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The GENE kicked in.
If you happen to be along the Almafi Coast in Italy head to Salerno for a bit of menswear shopping. Walking on the Via Mercanti in the old city I saw Ferlazzo Giuseppe store with a sign posted of 50% off. My “SALE GENE” kicked in. The two floor store carries some stylish Neapolitan pieces.
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Pompeii
Haunting. Tragic. Inspiring. What can anyone write about Pompeii that has not been written before? The Roman city fell victim to the Mount Vesuvius. Mother Nature claimed the city one evening burying the ancient metropolis under levels of deadly ash almost 2000 years ago. Visiting the site 2 times in August. I admit, Pompeii stirs […]
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Haunting Ruins of Pompeii
On a visit to South Italy, a visit to the once grand city of Pompeii is a must Stay tuned for the full story.