Getting Sucked Into The Naples Experience

By Todd Gibson

The northern party of Italy is all refinement and money. The south is all about the life more of us live on a daily basis with all its warts. If you want to visit the real Italy, there is no more colorful place than mighty Napoli.

Napoli takes a beating in guidebooks on Italy. It is a real city. It has garbage, crime, traffic and so on. It also represents the real Italian life in many more ways than Rome or Milan. Spending time in Napoli is something you will always remember.

Some of the best food in the world can be found within Naples. Known as the birthplace of pizza, this town also boasts many fantastic chocolate shops, lots of great pastry shops, and some truly fantastic gelaterias. Aside from food, the souvenirs that can be found within the heart of the town are stunning.

What is a trip without a bit of jewelry shopping? Not a good trip at all. Napoli is famous for a particular type of jewelry. The works are cameos and there are shops everywhere. It is somewhat like Venice with the blown glass pieces. Yes, they are that plentiful in Naples.

In every manner Napoli is a city that is going through an amazing rebirth. Children play soccer in the middle of crowded squares as street sellers pedal their carts through whizzing traffic. While attempting to cross the street within this city takes nerve, once you understand the flow of this town it's a snap.

Pay attention to the older ladies that sit upon their front doorsteps; look up at the gorgeous flowers cascading from balconies; and take the time to sample every bit of food that you come across. A walk through the heart of Naples is a walk that you will never forget.

Once you are settled, get out and just walk the downtown area of Naples. You will find all kinds of authentic, fascinating people. You can watch talented artists turn a piece of wood into the most amazing toy. The experiences will leave you fulfilled.

Napoli is an odd piece of the breathtaking Italian puzzle, though it is a piece that is vital to the survival of the Italian people. If you tire of museums and tourist shops, visit the city that will never put on any airs for those that venture through it. Napoli is part of the Italian life worth experiencing.

About the Author:

Todd Gibson is with NomadJournals.com - makers of diaries with cases to record trips and vacations that can also make great unique private label gifts for your business.