Italy · Europe
Eating in Naples: A Practical Guide
Naples invented the pizza most of the world eats badly. Here is where to eat it, what else to order, and how the city's timings work.
4 min read
Based in Naples, Italy
Sofia Marchetti
Mediterranean Editor
Sofia covers southern Europe from a base in Naples, with a particular interest in the working harbours and hill villages that sit an hour away from the famous viewpoints. She has an unreasonable enthusiasm for early ferries.
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Greece · Europe
Two Days in Athens Are Worth More Than You Think
Athens is treated as an airport with ruins attached. Give it 48 hours and it turns into one of the most interesting cities in the Mediterranean.
4 min read
Italy · Europe
The Amalfi Coast Without a Car
Driving the SS163 in August means 20km/h averages and €40-a-day parking. The ferries are faster, cheaper and considerably more scenic.
5 min read
Greece · Europe
Greek Island Hopping by Ferry, Explained
Ferries in Greece are a network, not a grid. Understanding which islands connect to which is the difference between an easy trip and three wasted days.
5 min read
Greece · Europe
Santorini in the Shoulder Season
In August the caldera path is a queue. In late April and October it is a coastal walk with wildflowers. The case for going when everyone else doesn't.
6 min read