Italophilia

Arrivederci Montalbano- thoughts on Riccardino

This is not a book review but just my personal thoughts of Riccardino -the last novel of the Inspector Montalbano series. The crime stories,…

by Ishita February 27, 2024

Basilica di Superga with the moon- una meraviglia

When I read about photographer Valerio Minato winning the Astronomy Picture of the Day by NASA, I was taken back to my Turin trips.…

by Ishita January 13, 2024

The view from Vomero Hill, Naples

Naples is a bustling city and its historic centre especially, is crowded with tourists and locals alike. Sometimes it gets mandatory to step away…

by Ishita November 15, 2023

Circumvesuviana train- easy way to explore Gulf Of Naples

The Circumvesuniana is a great option to see the area around Gulf of Naples and explore hidden gems of Campania. There is a lot…

by Ishita October 8, 2023

Experience of Staying in Piazza Garibaldi, Naples

The city of Naples has been notoriously known and advertised to be unsafe. While there are “unsafe” streets and corners in every city of…

by Ishita October 1, 2023

The bustling Piazza Dante in Naples

Named after the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, Piazza Dante is a bustling square in the historic centre of Naples. An imposing statue of Dante,…

by Ishita September 24, 2023

Castellammare di Stabia- between Naples and Sorrento

My Italian friend was pleasantly surprised when I told her I’m staying in Castellammare di Stabia. Her curiosity got the better of me but…

by Ishita May 12, 2023

Sfogliatelle calde Attanasio- a Neapolitan institution

Naples has very unique desserts and pastries. While walking around Piazza Garibaldi, I happened to find myself in front of dessert heaven called “Attanasio”.…

by Ishita April 2, 2023

Ischia and The Story of a New Name

Remember the benevolent Maestra Oliviero from My Brilliant Friend?? She graciously suggested Elena to stay for a few weeks in her cousin’s apartment in…

by Ishita August 4, 2022

Day trip to Procida from Naples

A day trip to Procida from Naples is one of the best decisions I made on a hot summer day. Procida is a tiny…

by Ishita July 12, 2022