Positano – Two Brits Abroad

Where we stayed – Naples, Capri & the Amalfi Coast, Italy

November 28, 2015 Sarah Comments 2 comments

Our recent trip to Italy wasn’t quite as ‘budget’ as some of our other travels. We paid somewhere between £70 (US$105) and £100 (US$150) a night for accommodation for the two of us, which for Western Europe ain’t bad for what we got! Here’s where we stayed: NaplesFollowing a recommendation by Anglo Italian, we chose Hotel Micalò for our stay in Naples. From the outside, the 17th century building that houses this boutique hotel looks tired and not particularly appealing. However,…

Top tips for visiting the Amalfi coast

November 11, 2015 Sarah Comments 9 comments

We spent 3 days in the beautiful town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast in the middle of October 2015. We had arrived from Capri and used Positano as a base to explore the surrounding area. If you’re heading that way, here’s some tips for getting the most out of your visit. 1) Try and go out of season if you can We first looked at going to the Amalfi Coast in August, but were seriously put off by travel…

Being vegetarian in Italy

October 29, 2015 Sarah Comments 0 Comment

When I wrote the ‘Being vegetarian in India‘ post, I said I had considered leaving the entry blank, as its so easy to be vegetarian in the sub-continent. Italy is similar. The Italians love good ingredients and good food and make delicious meals regardless of whether they include meat or not. And the staples of Italian food- pizza and pasta – have often been a good fall back option for me in countries that aren’t so understanding of vegetarianism (yes…