Tag: Positano

Glitzy Positano: Not Just a Pretty Facade

For most, Positano is simply the most romantic and chic stop on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. South of Naples, the famous coast is blessed with beaches, sunshine, and picturesque towns spilling down steep hillsides. Many who visit Positano want only to shop and lay on the beach. But the tour guide in me simply must put…


Book Review: ‘One Italian Summer’: Magical Realism Dealing With Loss and Life

I wanted to like this book from the beginning. I was hooked on the fact that it takes place in Italy during the summer. What’s not to love. I learned it was about a strong mother-daughter relationship. I also learned it was about loss. I had a mother; I have a daughter. The main protagonist,…