Narrations, anecdotes, talks about food, and short stories of a lesser known Italy by SeveDB
I am looking for a new camera and the first one to know is Facebook. đ I need to replace my old Canon, one because it is not working properly anymore, and two–and probably because of–Iâm not using it as often as it weights too much on my shoulder, hence I often opt to take […]
Cinque terre are all beautiful, but Portofino is magic! A name known all over the world, synonymous with elegance and âdolce vitaâ Around the famous little âpiazzettaâ flows the desire for a holiday. It is one of the symbolic places of Liguria and tourism in the Mediterranean. Famous in the world and everything to see: […]
It is not Lucianaâs Octopus. Instead the dish owes its name to the village of S. Lucia, one of the most ancient and characteristic neighborhoods of Naples, famous in the past for being a fishermen’s area called the Luciani, today the neighborhood is one of the most famous districts of Naples. The Luciana octopus recipe […]
To find simplicity. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to allocate time for ourselves, whether it be for exercise, meditation, prayer, relaxation, or anything else. A way to switch off, or maybe to recharge yourself with positive energy, a specific prayer, a moment of sharing with other people, to […]
Venice is a hot destination, but if you live near-by the one thing you want to do is to avoid Venice in summer, especially after schools close. What to do then? Well the islands on the laguna are the alternative. Burano is also relatively busy, and if you visit for the first time you may […]
There is nothing like summer to entice you to prepare healthy and tasty drinks. So fresh and refreshing that are good for your health just looking at them. Always with natural and tasty fresh fruits, but also vegetables, and herbs. Always different according to what is available at the moment. Today it was âAlmond Apricotâ […]
I’m talking about summer! Summer is for savoring and experiencing. But summer is also for the eyes. It means long days, more light, more outdoors. In summer I love to take pictures of all the bounty that is given to us by this generous season. The blooms, the fruits, and vegetables. I do feel healthier […]
THE YEAR OF GREAT WHITE It used to be that when talking about wines, in Italy for Reds two region were claiming the title of THE BEST: Piedmont and Tuscany; while for the whites were claimed by the Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trentino. They still produce remarkable reds and whites, but lately the South of […]
On June 2nd we celebrate the Republic Day, the anniversary of the historic referendum held in 1946 with which Italian citizens chose to abolish the monarchy in favor of the Republic. It was then that the women also voted. Therefore that was the first time in Italian history in which there was universal voting. The […]
Food is everywhere in Naples, fresh and inviting in a great display on the numerous âPasticcerieâ, pizzerie, chiosco and everything in between. Naples is street food par excellence! And this is an indisputable fact. Every corner of the city hides a nice and characteristic place where you can taste a culinary specialty. The choice is […]
DAY THREE Time to visit the real Napoli, the Napoli of Elena Ferrante, the crowded and busy Naples. The Naples of motorcycles EVERYWHERE! VISITING VIA DEI TRIBUNALI An easy starting point is from the train stationâor Metro station, but first making a stop for a âsfogliatellaâ at Attanasio. It is the best in Naples, they […]
DAY TWOâLETS TAKE THE FUNICOLARE! Il Vomero is the hilly area of Naples best known for the great concentration of shops and clubs. The Funicolare (Gondola?), in Chiaia and Montesanto serve quite well the Vomero district, unless you want to walk uphill the about 2 and some miles to get to Vomero. Piazza Vanvitelli is […]
