Greek Gyro Vs Doner Kebab: Both are Good But They’re Not the Same
From a distance, the Greek gyro looks like a doner kebab. But looks can be deceptive. There are some differences between a Greek gyro and a Turkish doRead More…
Kifissia: The Beverley Hills of Athens Is Quieter Than the City Centre
Today I decided to visit Kifissia. I hoped it would be a quieter part of Athens that would not be packed with tourists. I got my wish. Compared to theRead More…
Why Are There so Many Tiny Churches in Greece?
There are a lot of churches in Greece and some of them are tiny. I had no idea such small churches existed until went walking in Piraeus earlier todayRead More…
Naples to Athens with Easy Jet: Unusual Baggage Restrictions
This afternoon I flew from Naples to Athens with Easy Jet. It’s the first time I’ve flown with Easy Jet and the baggage restrictions were a little weiRead More…
Fish and Chips the Italian Way
You can buy fish and chips in Naples, but it’s not like British fish and chips. It’s not better, nor is it worse. It’s just different. I tried this ItRead More…
There Is a Surprising Number of Coffee Bars in Naples
In England they have tea rooms, but in Italy they have coffee bars where you can stand at the bar and drink a cup of coffee instead of a beer. BeforRead More…
Quechua NH100 Hiking Boots Review (Cheap, but They Can’t Go the Distance)
I’m writing this Quechua NH100 hiking boots review sooner than I would have liked to do. My previous hiking boots were made by Karrimor, and I reviewRead More…
The Boscaiola Pizza in Naples Is the Best!
I had my fist taste of Boscaiola Pizza about a week ago and decided to go back for more a few days later. I bought both slices from a small food takeaRead More…
Chinotto: A Citrus-Flavoured Italian Soft Drink That Packs a Powerful Tang
Before I came to Naples I’d never even heard of chinotto. My first encounter was in a supermarket. I was looking at the different options in the soft Read More…
Castel Sant’Elmo Has the Best Views of Naples
Someone told me Castel Sant’Elmo (Castle Saint Elmo) has the best views of Naples. That’s true. I visited the castle today and have to say the views fRead More…