Let me tell you something that took me far too long to figure out about the Amalfi Coast. Positano is absolutely gorgeous. I am not going to argue with that. The pastel houses tumbling down the cliff, the glittering sea, the lemon-scented air—it is all as magical as everyone says. But here is the thing … Read more
If Positano is the glamorous movie star of the Amalfi Coast—stunning, photogenic, and utterly crowded—then Atrani is the quiet, soulful neighbor who doesn’t need the spotlight. And honestly? That is precisely what makes it so special. Atrani is the smallest town in all of Italy — barely 0.05 square miles and home to just over 800 people. … Read more
Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck once wrote, “Positano is a dream. When you are there, it is not real. When you leave, it stays vivid.” Few places on earth live up to such poetic billing, but Positano, the crown jewel of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, delivers on every word. This former fishing village, now a UNESCO … Read more
You have probably seen pictures and/videos of Positano, but unless you have been there in person, I can tell you that the pictures don’t do it any justice. Pastel houses tumble down the cliffside like a child’s building blocks scattered by a giant hand, all the way to the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea below. It is … Read more
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places I have been to, not only in Italy but in the entire world. For many, it is a dream travel destination. However, visiting this coastal strip can cost an arm and a leg. But here’s the thing about travel dreams—they don’t have to come with … Read more
After a few intense days exploring the Colosseum and tossing coins into the Trevi Fountain, my wife and I were ready for a different kind of Italian magic—the kind that comes with lemon trees, cliffside villages, and the sound of waves lapping against pastel houses. The Amalfi Coast is that dream. But getting there from … Read more
There are 2 ways to explore the Amalfi Coast. You can stay in one of the towns, or you can opt for towns/cities outside the coast and make it your base for exploring the different towns, one at a time. Today I will focus on travellers who want to stay outside the coast. If that … Read more
The Amalfi Coast looks like a dream in photos. Pastel villages cling to cliffs. Turquoise water sparkles below. But getting between those villages? That can feel like a nightmare. First-time visitors often assume they should stay right on the coast in Positano or Amalfi town. But those places come with narrow roads, sky-high prices, and … Read more
The Amalfi Coast. Surely among the top 10 most beautiful places in the world. But here is the truth no postcard will tell you. This same stretch of coastline is also one of the most logistically fragile destinations in Europe. Small mistakes that would be mere annoyances elsewhere can derail an entire day here, or … Read more