“Valentino: The Last Emperor”, is a feature-length movie that takes the viewer inside the singular world of one of Italy’s most famous designers, Valentino Garavani.
Amalfi & Ravello – Neighboring towns that are worlds apart.
by Vanessa Alfano Although in love with Positano, we did make it further down the coast to Amalfi and Ravello. The drive between Positano and Amalfi is only about 45 minutes, and incredibly scenic. As a driver you may at times be white knuckled (the roads are narrow and the drops down over the cliffs […]
When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do….
by Vanessa Alfano This is a phrase we have all heard, but one that I decided to try and take literally. Aside from being a typical tourist, I wanted to experience Rome as the Romans do. Fortunately, I had friend, Marco, who lives in Rome, and made sure I got to experience first hand how […]
Set your Sights on Rome!
by Vanessa Alfano A city of ancient ruins, architectural beauty, amazing history, and a wonderful Italian culture, Rome is a place that everyone must visit once in a lifetime. It is a city overflowing with sites, each one more impressive than the last. A place where past meets present and history greets modern day. Walking […]
Driving the Almafi Coast
by Vanessa Alfano The Amalfi coast is one of the most dramatic and beautiful coastlines I have ever encountered. Windy roads cut out of the edges of steep cliffs take you between wonderful seaside villages, and beautiful views of the turquoise Mediterranean lie below. Towns stack up against mountainsides, and the occasional house will stick […]