• Matera views from an ancient cave at sunset
    MATERA,  BASILICATA,  TRAVEL

    10+ Things To Do In Matera, Italy

    “Matera, the Cappadocia of Italy” Heard of those rock-walled towns and cities that seem to disappear into the background? Some of them are like ancient, hidden cities that were built millennia ago. They look so rugged and isolated its easy to think of them as some Robbers’ den high in the peaks yet so disguised its like part of the natural environment or something. Maybe not. Such towns are so few and far between just finding them on the map is an achievement. But you’ve heard of the 2016 film Ben Hur, right? Or, more popularly, the Passion of the Christ? Maybe James Bond’s No Time to Die (2021)? These…

  • Procida Island picture
    PROCIDA,  CAMPANIA,  TRAVEL

    10 Things To Do in Procida Island: Italy’s Hidden Gem

    “Culture Capital of Italy” Location: Campania Region How to get to Procida Island from Naples: Ferry at Calata Porta di Massa – Procida ➡️ 40 minutes Best Tip: Exploit the Public Transport system from Ferries to Marina Grande to Buses to E-bike rentals to Mini-taxies Map of Beaches and Things To See & Do on Procida Island Among the great Neapolitan marvels I could have visited, it was my trip to Procida Island that drew me to this region of the country. Procida Island is called the Cultural Capital of Italy and for good reasons. She has lemons, large and extra sweet. Movie producers for box office blockbusters like The…