I built an entire Amalfi Coast day trip around one lunch once, and it changed how I think about travel planning. Instead of cramming four towns into ten hours, I picked a restaurant with a terrace, booked a table for 1:30, and let everything else fall into place around it. The meal became the anchor, not an afterthought. Emily’s Take Yes, you can absolutely build a day around one meal on the Amalfi Coast — and it might be the
Rome is amazing, but after a few days of city sights, it’s nice to find a quiet spot. While the city has lovely parks, sometimes a day trip offers a different kind of beauty. I found some incredible Renaissance gardens just a short drive away that are perfect for a change of pace. These aren’t always easy visits, so be prepared for some walking. Villa D’Este Tivoli Marvel My first recommendation is Villa D’Este in Tivoli. It’s only about a
If you’re looking for a truly authentic Italian island experience, away from the crowds of its more famous neighbors, then Procida is your answer. This small island in the Bay of Naples, bursting with color and steeped in history, offers a glimpse into traditional Italian island life. It’s the kind of place where getting lost in its narrow streets and soaking up the atmosphere is the main event. I recently made a day trip here from Naples and was captivated
My day trip to Como from Milan was an absolute breath of fresh air. If you’re looking for a perfect antidote to the energy of a big city, this is it. The train ride itself felt like the start of an adventure, setting the tone for a wonderfully serene day away from the usual city hustle. I was keen to see if Como truly lived up to its reputation as a beautiful lakeside town, and I’m delighted to report that
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The Sentiero dei Limoni connects Maiori and Minori with roughly 400–800 stone steps, climbing through terraces where the sfusato amalfitano lemon has been grown for centuries. – Amalfi Outdoor Experience I was standing in the main piazza of Minori, coffee in hand, staring up at the hillside behind the Basilica di Santa Trofimena. Terraced rows of green and yellow climbed the slope in tight lines, held up by dry-stone walls that looked older than the church itself. A few minutes earlier I had asked a local shopkeeper about the lemon groves visible from town. She pointed to a narrow
I first heard about Marina del Cantone from a friend who grew up going to the Sorrento coast long before the influencers arrived. She described it as the place her family went when they wanted to escape the crowds, a little fishing village with a pebbled beach and a pasta dish so good it has its own name. I’d been to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi, and loved them, but I also felt the strain of the crowds. So when I finally made it to Marina del Cantone, I understood exactly what she meant. Marina del Cantone is a refuge
I stood on the pebble beach at Marina del Cantone, squinting at the water. It was a shade of blue so deep and vivid that I thought my eyes were playing tricks. I pulled out my phone, lined up the shot, and watched the screen turn the color into something flat and ordinary. The water in Nerano simply does not photograph correctly. That’s not a complaint — it’s a challenge. Nerano is a tiny fishing village in the municipality of Massa Lubrense, about 70 km from Naples, tucked between the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula. Nerano is a
Cava de’ Tirreni has reinvented itself. It is no longer just a beach destination. It is a place where people come for the art, the history and the peace.” – Pasquale Schiattarella, local tour guide, via The New York Times I stepped out of the car in Cava de’ Tirreni and the first thing I noticed was the air. Cool, clean, carrying pine instead of salt. After days on the Amalfi Coast, where heat bounces off limestone and the sea breeze is a constant companion, the shift felt immediate. This town sits on the steep slopes of the Lattari
I stood on a terrace carved into rock so steep I had to brace myself with one hand. Below me, the Mediterranean glittered. Beside me, vines twisted out of soil that barely looked deep enough for a houseplant. In August 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization added Amalfi’s terraced farming system to its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems list — recognizing that these stone-walled plots let people grow food on terrain most would call impossible. – lavocedinewyork.com Emily’s Take Yes, the vineyard terraces of Furore are worth a detour — but only if you’re okay with steep roads, manual
I stood at the edge of the path in Bomerano, looking down at the terraced lemon groves and the sea stretching toward Capri, and I finally understood why they call it the Path of the Gods. The Sentiero degli Dei runs 7.8 km from Bomerano (in the municipality of Agerola) to Nocelle, a hamlet above Positano, and it’s the kind of walk that shifts something in you. Most people start from the other end, but the real magic happens when you go this way. The trail runs 7.8 km from Bomerano (Agerola) to Nocelle, mostly downhill, with views of
