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From Erik

Stories from the streets of Naples.

Neighborhood guides, food and coffee culture, getting around, nightlife, and everything else I've learned living here — updated as I go.

August 29, 2023 · 8 min read

Neighborhoods of Naples

Naples doesn't do anything halfway. A no-nonsense guide to the neighborhoods, from Centro Storico to Posillipo.

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October 15, 2026 · 7 min read

The Neapolitan Life-Style

How a typical day and week work in Naples: breakfast, lunch, the afternoon riposo, aperitivo, late dinners, rush hour, weekends and holidays.

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August 29, 2023 · 7 min read

Transportation - Getting Around

The Naples Metro is considered one of the most beautiful subway systems in Europe, with stations doubling as art…

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October 15, 2026 · 6 min read

Mangia! Where to Eat in Naples

What to eat in Naples, how to read an Italian menu, the difference between a trattoria and an osteria, and the pizzerias to start with.

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February 2, 2024 · 6 min read

Aperitivo, Bars, and Nightlife

Aperitivo is the closest thing Italy has to happy hour: a drink and some food before dinner, usually right after…

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February 6, 2024 · 6 min read

Coffee - A Neapolitan love affair

Coffee is deeply ingrained in the fabric of this vibrant city. Naples holds a special place in the archives of coffee history, and its…

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October 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Language & Hand Signals

A short guide to Italian and Neapolitan phrases, plus the hand gestures Neapolitans use every day and what they mean.

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October 15, 2026 · 8 min read

Things to Do in Naples

Castles, walking tours, museums, free museum Sunday, the Fontanelle cemetery, catacombs, major churches and the best panoramic spots.

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