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56. Puglia - Olives, Olives, Olive Oil! Jul 12, 2022

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If you think you like olive oil, just wait until you try it in Puglia. The olive orchards are the Puglians pride and joy, their heritage and their claim to fame. They locals allege it's the best in the world, and I tend to agree with them. The older villages along the coast and those inland as well, are mostly white-washed, due to the very warm summer weather. You feel as though you could be in Greece, Spain or Portugal, yet in Puglia, you are dining on Italian cuisine, and most of the time you eat outdoors. So while you are enjoying the pasta al mare with Puglian bread, you smell the salt air while sipping the divine Puglian wine. What's not to love about this combo?

55. Puglia - The Breadbasket of Italy Jul 05, 2022

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Bread is Puglia's claim to fame, and rightfully so. Yet, when you also dip this bread into Puglian olive oil, while drinking a glass of Puglian red wine, you realize that life doesn't get much better than this! Puglia has the winning combination of endless sunshine and rich soil that produces vegetables bursting with flavor. And let's not forget the cheese! When you have your first bite burrata cheese, that's when you realize that moving to Puglia would be an excellent idea.

54. Napoli – The birthplace of pizza is only one draw to charismatic city! Jun 28, 2022

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The people of Napoli know that their city is chaotic, and they have no intention of changing it. This is what endures most adventurous people to this colorful, loud and bustling city on the sea. The locals also know that pizza is their claim to fame, and therefore the tourists will always come. They are proud of their cuisine, their somewhat gritty nature and their southern heritage. Napoli feels like it hasn't changed in hundreds of years, and that alone is why it's worth a visit. That, and the pizza of course!

53. Ischia and Procida Italian jewels in the Mediterranean Jun 21, 2022

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These two idyllic islands are just a short boat ride from Napoli, yet they seem worlds away from the mainland of the busy Amalfi Coast. Colorful fishing villages brighten your day, as does the abundant sunshine and crystal clear water. The joy of riding a scooter on these islands is hard to beat... you feel carefree and happy because you are soaking in the beauty, the tropical scents and the salty Mediterranean air. The seafood centric cuisine also seduces most visitors, especially when paired with local vino bianco. Everything about Ischia and Procida make for the ideal island-life vacation – a pure treat to your overworked soul!

52. Capri - Beautiful, Si! Crowded, Si! We share tips of how to enjoy it in all it's glory Jun 14, 2022

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Stunning, lovely, lavish, and dazzling are just a few adjectives to describe the island of Capri. Because of it's beauty and allure, it gets quite crowded, therefore we share where to go and what to do, so you can see for yourself why it's attracted people for hundreds of years. Cruising the coastline in a motor boat is the best way to soak in all it's beauty, but that also allows perhaps one of the most idyllic swims of your life. The island also has several walking paths that wind you through the remains of the Roman Emperor's villas from the year 25AD, with commanding views of the entire Amalfi Coast. And no visit is complete without enjoying at Caprese salad in it's birthplace, accompanied by an Aperol Spritz. Capri is La Dolce Vita!

51. Salerno - A seaside city with a bustling nightlife, and year-round stellar weather. Jun 07, 2022

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Right below the villages of the Amalfi Coast, lies the small but vibrant city of Salerno. Due to the abundance of sunshine and warm weather, the people of Salerno love to be outdoors and share their social lifestyle in what they call Movida – a late night stroll through the main piazzas that can last well into the morning on summer weekends. Salerno is also a major transportation hub that allows for easy access to most points north and south via high speed trains. It's history is as rich and old as the rest of Italy, yet it also embraces modern architecture by commissioning Zaha Hadid to design their new ferry terminal which was completed in 2017. This year-round seaside city feels less like a tourist destination than a lot of her neighboring villages, therefore it's definitely worth a visit, especially for the Movida!

50. Amalfi Coast Part 5, Ravello and places to lose the crowds! May 31, 2022

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In this episode we share the colorful details of three villages on the southern end of the Amalfi Coast. Ravello, perched high above the sea, has been called Italy's most romantic town. It's allure includes two famous villas that boast gardens unlike any you have ever seen. The teeny fishing village of Cetara takes credit for creating a pasta sauce from the anchovies they catch off their shores. Vietri sul Mare is the southern most village of the Amalfi Coast and it's one you will not forget due to it's vibrant ceramics which are everywhere in this multicolored village.

49. Amalfi Coast Part 4, Get off the beaten path with sweet villages in Amalfi May 24, 2022

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As we travel south from Positano, we take you to the smaller and sweet villages of Praiano and Conca dei Marini which are both a bit more tranquil, for those who want to be off the beaten path. We also tell you all about the village of Amalfi and why it makes me so happy! Loads of history, the spectacular duomo, the street food of Cuoppo Fritto, the limoncello and of course the “one of a kind” wine. It's a beautiful and lively place filled with color, a salty sea breeze and the scent of lemons everywhere.

48. Amalfi Coast Part 3... Positano the scent of lemons is everywhere! May 17, 2022

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Positano is a colorful village with the scent of lemons and flowers that fill every little side street you walk, and you walk a lot in Positano. Up and down, and then back up again. The view of the village as you arrive to it by the sea, takes your breath away. Walking up to the top of the village to look down at the Tyrrhenian Sea, also takes your breath away, because of both the beauty and the altitude you just climbed. The cuisine is light and lemony, and the wine is rich from the volcanic soil. All of this combines to make a sensory experience that is hard to beat.

47. The Amalfi Coast Part 2, lemon orchards, vineyards and idyllic villages May 10, 2022

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The quintessential and dramatic Mediterranean landscape of the Amalfi Coast is hard to surpass. We continue with our introduction of this remarkable coastline from our previous episode, describing the topography dotted with lemon orchards, vineyards and idyllic villages. Kimberly also shares her first trip to the Amalfi Coast many years ago for a fashion shoot she did with a cast of characters from all corners of the globe, and every single person was completely enamored by the beauty of this gorgeous place.

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