Emily Taels

If there is one hike on the Amalfi Coast you have probably already heard about, it is the Sentiero degli Dei, or Path of the Gods. And yes, this is one of those rare famous places where I am going to tell you: believe the hype. High above the coastline, the trail takes you through the Monti Lattari, past old vineyards, Mediterranean vegetation, rocky cliffs and views that almost don't look real. Far below you lies Praiano and the deep blue sea, while Positano, the Sorrentine Peninsula and...

After living in Praiano for more than three years and spending every summer here from when I was young, I can honestly say I still get emotional every single time I return. And no, I’m not just being dramatic. I’m being vulnerable here, hehe. Praiano was my first true love. Well.. besides the first Praianese guy that came with it, lol. But why Praiano? It’s the energy. Yes, really. It’s not just the views, the people or its understated luxurious vibe. There’s a calmness here that is hard to...

Some places become famous because they are beautiful. Other places become famous because they tell exactly the story that travelers want to believe. The Italian coast south of Naples does both. The appeal lies not only in the pastel-colored houses, the lemon trees, or the sea view. Those images certainly help. But the real reason why this coastline is so beloved lies deeper. It is a combination of dramatic landscape, centuries-old villages, scarcity, myth-making, and an almost cinematic idea...