Stories
Here you’ll find all of my stories categorized by region. Stories about major cities, including Rome, Milan and Naples, are grouped separately. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching here or contact me.
Metro dell’Arte: the most beautiful metro stations of Naples
The Metro dell'Arte project in Naples reveals that if attention is paid to aesthetics, metro stations can be vibrant, colorful, or almost like underground galleries of art. The project aims to revitalize several metro stations while introducing contemporary art to the people of Naples. With over 200 artworks, it's no wonder the metro network is often called the city's open-air museum.
Off to Sicily: taking the overnight ferry from Naples to Palermo
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, had always been a destination I dreamt of visiting. Finally, in 2017, I had the opportunity to set foot on the enchanting island for the first time. …
Le Vele di Scampia: brutalist architecture in Naples
Scampia came into existence as a suburban area during the 1960s. The initial seven triangular-shaped "Le Vele" buildings are undoubtedly the most recognizable structures from this period …
Neapolitan pizza: an experience that changed my perception of pizza
Think you’ve had pizza? Wait until you order one in Naples, the birthplace of pizza. It will be a whole new experience, believe me. The story goes that …