10 Things to do in Naples, Italy Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Naples, Italy in this travel guide covering 10 of the top things to do in the city including eating pizza! With two full days in Naples we tried to explore as much as this chaotic city as possible and ended up loving the experience.
10 Things to do in Naples City Tour | Italy Travel Guide: (Napoli)
Intro - 00:01
1) Piazza del Plebiscito - 00:59
2) Palazzo Reale Napoli / Royal Palace of Naples - 01:30
3) Castel Nuovo / New Castle - 02:37
4) Caffe Gambrinus - 03:33
5) Galleria Umberto I - 06:39
6) Eat Naples pizza (Neapolitan pizza: margherita & marinara) - 07:09
7) Fish Market in Naples - 08:54
8) Naples National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli) - 09:35
9) Quartieri Spagnoli / Spanish Quarter - 10:10
10) Sunset on the Seafront Promenade the Bay of Naples - 10:40
Outro - 11:04
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Our visit Naples travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Neapolitan cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting cathedrals, pizzerias, the old town, quirky neighborhoods and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Naples tourism brochure, Naples itinerary or Naples, Italy city tour also known as Napoli Italia.
10 Things to do in Naples, Italy Travel Guide Video Transcript: (NAPOLI)
Tell anyone you’re travelling to Naples and you’ll likely get a few raised eyebrows with some side comments about the mafia, or grid-lock traffic, or garbage on the streets. Somewhere along the way, Naples seems to have earned a bad reputation, but we thought it all sounded a bit too harsh. We wanted to experience the city for ourselves, plus we’d also heard there was good pizza!
We ended up having a grand ol’ time, so join on us as we show you what you can get up to with a couple of days in Naples, plus somewhere along the way, we’ll also reveal where we ate our favourite pizza.
Piazza del Plebiscito seemed like a good place to start our tour. This is a large public square in Central Naples, that earned its name from the 1860 vote that brought Naples into the unified Kingdom of Italy.
The plaza is surrounded by numerous attractions, including the Royal Palace of Naples on one side, and the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola.
We then visited the Royal Palace of Naples. This was one of the four residences in Naples used by the Bourbon Kings during their rule of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
The admission fee was 4 Euros and this gave us access to the Royal Apartments where we got to admire porcelains, tapestries, sculptures and painted ceilings found within the palace walls.
We visited was Castel Nuovo, an imposing medieval castle that dates back to 1282. This castle was built when Charles I of Naples took the throne and moved his capital from Palermo to Naples.
Admission to the castle was 6 Euros per person.
We stopped by Caffe Gambrinus, a historic coffeehouse in the heart Naples for a bite and drink.
We visited Galleria Umberto I, which is a gallery which vaulted iron and glass ceilings, where you can shop & people watch.
This gallery dates back to the late 1880s and meant to be reminiscent of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan.
While in Naples, we took it upon ourselves to find the best pizza in the city. This involved eating a total of 10 pizzas over two days.
In the end we decided Da Michele was our personal favourite.
Because we always enjoy visiting outdoor markets wherever we go, we stopped by the Fish Market.
Moving on to museums we visited Naples National Archaeological Museum. This museum holds the Farnese Marbles, which is an impressive collection of Roman copies of classical Greek sculptures and ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Another place we visited in Naples was the Quartieri Spagnoli, or Spanish Quarter. The streets in this quarter were laid down during the 16th century for the Spanish military barracks outside the city walls. The streets here are narrow and the buildings tall.
And that’s a wrap for our quick 2-day tour of Naples. We hope this video gave you a few ideas of things you can do in the city and all the pizza you can eat in between.
This is part of our Travel in Italy video series showcasing Italian food, Italian culture and Italian cuisine.
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10 Things to do in Kotor, Montenegro Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Kotor, Montenegro in this travel guide covering the top things to do in Kotor in terms of attractions, food and experiences. Having arrived from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina the pattern of heavy rains in the late fall continued and kept us a bit grounded for the first couple of days. After the weather improved we jumped at the chance to wander the Old Town and Gates while hiking up to the Fortresses. For meals we ate a lot of seafood and other forms of local Montenegrin cuisine.
10 Things to do in Kotor City Tour | Montenegro Travel Guide: (Котор)
1) Church of Our Lady of Remedy (Crkva Gospe od Zdravlja / Crkva Marije Koleđate)
2) St John Fortress
3) Kotor Fortress (Cattaro) / Castle of St Giovanni
4) Lunch in the Old Town of Kotor
5) South Gate
6) Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (Katedrala Svetog Tripuna /Катедрала Светог Трипуна)
7) North Gate
8) Walk along the Old City Walls of Kotor
9) Sea Gate
10) Seafood at Cesarica eating Montenegrin Food
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Our visit Kotor travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (Montenegrin), top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting churches, parks, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, museums and a hockey game. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Kotor tourism brochure, Kotor itinerary or Kotor city tour.
10 Things to do in Kotor, Montenegro Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Котор)
Good morning friends. We have made it to Montenegro. We're in Kotor (Котор) right by the water we're staying in the Old Town. We've been here a few days and it has been raining non-stop just like it was in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Like the first half of the week it just poured but now it is nice. We can't wait to explore this city so join us as we make a little travel guide.
If there’s one thing that had caught our attention upon arriving in Kotor (Cattaro), it was the fortifications that not only encircle the old town but also run all the way up into the mountain, so a hike up to Kotor Fortress was the first stop on our itinerary.
As a tip, we would say the best time to hike up to Kotor Fortress is in the morning because the path is shaded. This isn’t a huge consideration if you’re visiting in winter like we did, but definitely something to keep in mind if you visit in the summer.
The Cathedral of St Tryphon was built in honor of the patron saint and protector of the city, on the very same spot where an older church had already stood long ago. We paid our admission and went in to visit the cathedral’s very own museum.
After walking along part of the city walls, we stopped by the Sea Gate, which is the third entrance into the Old Town. As soon as you walk through here you’re met with a clock tower and a big square that’s encircled by restaurants and lots of little lanes that break away - basically it’s a great place to wander.
And now we want to show you one more restaurant that we enjoyed in Kotor (Cattaro). This one was called Cesarica and they specialized in seafood.
Lastly, if you want to enjoy a little evening stroll, the Port of Kotor is a beautiful place. Not only can you enjoy the city all lit up at night, but if you happen to be there on a day when the cruise ship pulls into town, it’s worth sticking around to watch it manoeuvre its way.
And that concludes our visit to Kotor (Котор). We hope you guys enjoyed following along and we’ll see you in the next video where we visit the neighbouring coastal town of Budva.
This is part of our Travel in Montenegro video series showcasing Montenegrin food, Montenegrin culture and Montenegrin cuisine.
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Jersey Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia (4K)
100 miles from the coast of Britain and just 14 off the coast of France is Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. Jersey is compact, making it easy to explore. Country lanes and walking trails lace the island, ensuring Jersey’s attractions are never far away.
After exploring the picture-perfect capital, St. Helier, head off to explore the island. Each of Jersey’s four coastlines has its own distinctive personality. Head eastward to La Hougue Bie, one of the world’s oldest buildings, and the port of Gorey, with its iconic medieval castle.
Be sure to take in a few sections of the North Coast Path, which offers some of the island’s most dramatic views. Then head south along the west coast to St. Ouen’s Bay, where surfers will find some of the island’s best waves and history buffs can explore the Channel Islands Military Museum. On the southern coast, don’t miss the sheltered sands of St. Brelade, the WW2 German command bunker at Noirmont Point, the tiny islet of Janvrin’s Tomb, and St. Aubin’s Fort.
While the coastline serves up Jersey’s finest views, the island’s interior offers plenty for visitors too, such as the Jersey War Tunnels, the Hamptonne Country Life Museum, the Pallot Steam and Motor Museum and the Jersey Zoo.
If you’re looking for history, adventure, incredible food, and total relaxation, Jersey weaves it all together into something truly magical. It’s not quite British and it’s not quite French, but Jersey is 100% unique.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Olbia ~ 29 Giugno 2017 | Viaggiare in Sardegna
Il Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Olbia è ospitato all'interno di un moderno edificio sull'isolotto di Peddone, a due passi dal molo Brin dove è disponibile il parcheggio gratuito.
Parzialmente in fase di allestimento, anche a causa dell'aria condizionata non funzionante, l'accesso è completamente gratuito.
Il punto forte del museo sono gli affascinanti resti di due navi romane ( tra cui l'unico timone e albero maestro di epoca romana integro! ) rinvenute durante i lavori di costruzione del tunnel nelle vicinanze del porto.
Sono state create due sezioni di nave per far comprendere ai visitatori come venissero trasportate le merci a quei tempi.
E' disponibile inoltre un totem multimediale con audio-guide.
I reperti, ospitati nell'anello superiore, sono di epoca fenicia, greca, punica e romana ( solo un paio di epoca nuragica ).
Ad attenderci troveremo delle grandi anfore per il trasporto di granaglie e liquidi, vasellame, lampade, statuette votive e incantevoli monili femminili.
Colpisce in particolare una moneta d'oro, perfettamente conservata, un diadema femminile e dei bracciali a forma di serpente.
Sono presenti anche alcuni reperti di epoca nuragica, come il modellino di nuraghe di pietra nell'atrio ( e il recente modello ligneo ), una navicella bronzea, alcuni utensili di bronzo ( tra cui punte di lancia ) e alcune ancore neolitiche.
'E un museo dalle ottime potenzialità ma decisamente da migliorare per una migliore fruizione.
Il personale è gentile e disponibile; i visitatori pagherebbero volentieri un biglietto per avere delle guide preparate, dei cartelli più esaustivi riguardo tutti i reperti presenti e ovviamente l'aria condizionata!
Fino a ottobre c'e' un'interessante mostra sulla civiltà nuragica ( costa 10 euro ) con modellini 3D di alcuni nuraghi, modellini di guerrieri, guide e animazioni con visori 3D.
L'abbiamo saltata a causa dell'aria condizionata non funzionante che permetteva di sostare nelle stanze solo per pochi minuti.
Sicuramente da visitare se passate di li, ma evitate se la giornata è particolarmente afosa, almeno fino a quando non attiveranno l'aria condizionata.
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Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide for Food Lovers (Bologna, Forlimpopoli, Faenza, Modena, Parma) in Italy
Join us for a food tour all over Emilia Romagna, Italy as we eat and travel our way around the region including stops in Bologna, Forlimpopoli, Faenza, Modena, Parma. Aside from the incredible Italian food we devoured some of the highlights of the trip included ascending Torre Prendiparte tower for some amazing views of Bologna at night, visiting the Enzo Ferrari museum, taking an Italian cooking class to learn how to make pasta and visiting a dairy farm where we learned all about Parmigiano Reggiano. You'll notice our friend Brendan in this video who also has a YouTube channel focused on travel & photography (
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Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide for Food Lovers (Bologna, Forlimpopoli, Faenza, Modena, Parma) in Italy Travel Food Video Transcript:
So good morning from Italia!
We are back in Italy. This time we're exploring the region of Emilia-Romagna and we're going to be spending three days here eating, drinking, exploring. Yeah. So exciting. This is a food heavy tour and I can't wait to just like devour as much Italian food as possible and we're also going to be doing quite a bit of travel too. Yeah, so we're starting things off in Bologna and we're also going to be exploring a few destinations so tag along.
So this afternoon in Bologna we are climbing Torre Prendiparte. This tower was built in the late eleventh century, early twelfth and we're supposed to get some amazing views of the city from the top.
You can actually stay inside the tower and it has some pretty cool accommodations
So we made it to the top. We had to climb twelve stories on rickety wooden stairs to get here but the views are spectacular even in the rain.
So this morning we are going to be cooking. We're currently in Forlimpopoli. This is the hometown of Pellegrino Artusi and he basically created the first Italian cookbook in Italian. We're going to be preparing some of the recipes in that cookbook.
So we watched the demonstration. Now it is time to create our own pasta. It is one hundred grams of flower to one egg.
So I've got my pasta now it is time to I guess make it into different shapes.
So this is Mio Laboro. My hard work with pasta to feed an army.
Lunchtime. We get to eat the pasta we made.
So we just finished a wonderful lunch but the day is not over yet. Next up we're doing a vineyard and wine tour so we're just going to take a little look around and see what we can find. Yeah, so this place is called La Palazza to drink wine.
So last night we spent the night at an agriturismo and that is kind of like a home stay but in a rural farm setting in a vineyard.
So this morning we are visiting Acetaia di Giorgio and we're learning about the Balsamic Vinegar making tradition.
Alright, so Brendan and Audrey we are doing a taste test of Balsamic Vinegar.
So what did you think of that original traditional balsamic vinegar?
So for today's lunch we are getting a little bit fancy. We're currently at Antica Corte Pallavivina Relais. It is basically like this old fortress slash castle in Parma.
I'm walking through a tunnel of ham. You have prosciutto, salami and some different meats and cheeses.
So I'm trying Frizzante Rosso and it is a traditional type of wine and if you look down here you can see it is in a very traditional cup not a typical wine glass.
So this morning we're at a dairy farm learning all about the Parmigiano-Reggiano. It has been cool just seeing how like the production and how it is stored.
Welcome to world of Parmigiano Reggiano. Look at all of this cheese
So we're vising the Enzo Ferrari Museum and in terms of all of the things we've done on this trip this is going to be one of my favorites I think. And if you look up here it the museum is actually shaped like the engine of a Ferrari so the design of the actual museum is really cool.
And because this is an Italian museum everyone is having coffee. I'm having gelato. This flavor is called paradiso. I think it is mango.
Well, our time in Italy has come to an end. We're currently at the airport in Bologna enjoying one final lunch eating pizza.
This is part of our Travel in Emilia-Romagna, Italy video series showcasing Italian food, Italian culture and Italian cuisine.
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Cape Town Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia (4K)
Cape Town sits on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, where the waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge.
Begin your adventure at The Castle of Good Hope, the centerpoint from which the city grew. Nearby you’ll find Company’s Garden, the Parliament Building, and the South African Museum.
Don’t miss the District Six Museum, which gives voice to the 60,000 non-white residents who saw their vibrant multi-racial neighborhood flattened during the darkest days of the Apartheid era.
One neighborhood that was spared from apartheid’s wrecking ball is Bo-Kaap, where traditional Cape Malay culture continues amid the row houses of this colorful hillside suburb.
Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and explore attractions such as Two Oceans Aquarium. The waterfront is also the gateway to one of the world’s most infamous prisons, Robben Island.
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most beloved landmark. From the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, take a walking trail up the mountain, or take the Cableway for the spectacular ride to the viewing area.
Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities. From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s futuristic stadium, follow the coast and discover one incredible beach after another.
Cape Town’s riches don’t end with its beaches, it’s also blessed with some of the best wine country in the world. After touring the acclaimed wineries of Paarl and Stellenbosch, head up Franschhoek Pass and wander hillsides filled with Proteas.
In local tradition, the Protea represents transformation, courage and hope. Cape Town is a city which shares the same soil, so it’s not surprising that it embodies those same qualities too.
Gallerie d'Italia: la visita virtuale in 3 minuti (e spicci)
Su IlGiornaledelLusso, il reportage dall'anteprima al nuovo polo museale di Piazza Scala.
15 Things to do in Santorini, Greece Travel Guide
Come join us as we visit Santorini, Greece in this travel guide covering all of the top attractions, things to do and local foods worth sampling on this beautiful Greek Island. For many Santorini Island is what travelers dream of when they think of the Greek Islands. With an opportunity to spend over a week traveling around Santorini I can honestly say it is not overrated and offers more adventure activities such as hiking and boating than we initially expected.
15 Things to do in Santorini Island Tour | Greece Travel Guide:
1) Hike to Oia from Fira (Thira)
2) Oia (Οία)
3) Boat Trip to Volcano (Nea Kameni Volcanic Park)
4) Swim to the hot springs
5) Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri (Ακρωτήρι)
6) Red Beach in Santorini
7) Pyrgos (Πύργος)
8) Prophet Elias Monastery
9) Ancient Thira (Αρχαία Θήρα) on a rainy day
10) Greek Breakfast in Santorini
11) Museum of Prehistoric Thera (Μουσείο Προϊστορικής Θήρας)
12) Archaeological Museum of Thera
13) Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (Καθεδρικός ναός του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστή)
14) Sunset in Thira (Fira)
15) Greek Food in Santorini
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Our visit Santorini travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Greek food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and by night including visiting Oia, Thira (Fira) and Ancient Thera while hiking all over the island, visiting volcanoes and enjoying scenic views and great local Santorini food. We cover activities you won't find in a typical Santorini tourism brochure, Santorini itinerary or Santorini, Greece city tour also known as Σαντορίνη / Θήρα.
15 Things to do on Santorini, Greece Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Σαντορίνη / Θήρα Ελλάδα):
We got our first glimpse of Santorini aboard the ferry and it was immediately apparent why this place has been linked to the Lost City of Atlantis.
What was once a single island, was destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption, and all that remains today is the caldera rising out of the Aegean Sea.
The first thing that caught our attention were the soaring red cliffs, and atop these, a collection of villages, all painted white.
We imagined we’d spend our week in Santorini just lounging around, but the island lured us out to hike its trails, get lost in its towns, and look back at its history. So with that in mind, in this travel guide we’re going to share with you a few things to do in Santorini on your visit!
The hike from Fira to Oia turned out to be our favourite activity on the island, but we’ll warn you, it took us closer to 5 hours, so go prepared with lots of sunscreen, plenty of water, and a few snacks to sustain you along the way.
Of course, no trip to Santorini would be complete without spending a bit of time in Oia.
Situated on the northern tip of the island and built on the slope of the caldera, this is probably the most picturesque town on the island, and a very popular spot right around sunset.
We had a leisurely ride out to the island and once we docked, we paid an additional 2 Euros and 50 cents per person for admission to Nea Kameni Volcanic Park.
From there we hiked along a gravel path until we reached the top of the crater, where we did a full circuit around the rim.
There were a few spots where we could even see active sulphur vents.
And that’s a wrap for our time in Santorini! We came here thinking we’d do a whole lot of relaxing and not much else, but as it turns out, this is a great island for an active holiday.
Our week in Santorini was spent village hopping, hiking the trails, learning about the island’s history, and feasting on Greek food.
It was the perfect way to end our travels in Greece, and also wrap up our Eurotrip.
Wishing you happy travels, and we’ll see you in the next video!
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MOOREA – French Polynesia
Video and photos in Full HD I have made during my honeymoon trip to the tropical paradise Island of Moorea (Mo’orea) in the French Polynesia (Society Islands) in 2017, including video footages and photos taken with my drone Dji Mavic Pro. The video includes the following highlights: Morea volcanic Island (Aimeho) and its lagoon, aerial views of the Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort, overwater bungalow, Pao Pao Bay, pineapple plantation, view from thr Belvedere Lookout, Council Platform (Marae Fare Toa), underwater videos and coral reef, and the traditional Polynesian dance.
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The Battle of the Oranges of Ivrea (Italy)
Great Britain (London, Windsor Castle, Oxford and Brighton)
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MOOREA (source Wikipedia):
Moorea (Mo'orea) is a high island in French Polynesia, one of the Windward Islands, part of the Society Islands, 17 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of Tahiti. The true spelling of Moorea is Mo'ore'a, meaning yellow lizard in Tahitian: Mo'o = lizard ; Re'a (from re'are'a) = yellow. An older name for the island is 'Aimeho, sometimes spelled 'Aimeo or 'Eimeo (among other spellings given by early visitors before Tahitian spelling was standardized). Early Western colonists and voyagers also referred to Mo'orea as York Island.
Several ferries go to the Vai'are wharf in Mo'orea daily from Pape'ete, the Tahitian capital. The Vai'are wharf is in the Vai'are bay. There are 3 ferries. One of them is the 'Aremiti 5. The largest one is the 'Aremiti Ferry and the other one is the Terevau ferry. The ferries have to pass through Mo'orea's coral pass, then toward Pape'ete across the ocean and into the Tahiti Lagoon. The Vai'are bay is in the east part of Mo'orea. Mo'orea's Tema'e Airport (IATA: MOZ) has connections to the international airport in Pape'ete and onward to other Society Islands such as Bora Bora.
The island was formed as a volcano 1.5 to 2.5 million years ago, the result of a geologic hotspot in the mantle under the oceanic plate that formed the whole of the Society Archipelago. It is theorized that the current bays were formerly river basins that filled during the Holocene searise.
Mo'orea is about 10 miles in width from the west to the east. There are two small, nearly symmetrical bays on the north shore. The one to the west is called 'Ōpūnohu Bay, which is not very populated but many travelers have come into the bay. The main surrounding communes of the bay are Piha'ena in the east and Papetō'ai to the west. The one to the east is Cook's Bay, also called Pao Pao Bay since the largest commune of Mo'orea is at the bottom of the bay. The other communes are Piha'ena to the west and busy Maharepa to the east. The highest point is Mount Tohi'e'a, near the center of Mo'orea. It dominates the vista from the two bays and can be seen from Tahiti. There are also hiking trails in the mountains. The Vai'are Bay is another small inlet, smaller than the two main bays, on the east shore. This bay has been settled a lot and has a lot of business. The main village is located just south of the bay.
Because of its stunning scenery and accessibility to Pape'ete, Mo'orea is visited by many western tourists who travel to French Polynesia. Especially popular as a honeymoon destination, Mo'orea can often be seen in advertisements in American wedding magazines. Arthur Frommer declared in Frommer's travel guide that he considered it the most beautiful island in the world.