"Life is short, and art is long." Go see the volcanoes.

More Italian travels with H.W. Longfellow in 1828. Bonus: 19th-century tips on how not to be a tourist.

Sep 28 • 

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August 2025

Rome in Midsummer with Longfellow

"Mighty is the spirit of the past, amid the ruins of the Eternal City!"

Aug 31 • 

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May 2025

Head South with Moon Southern Italy

The second edition of "Moon Southern Italy with Sicily, Puglia, Naples & the Amalfi Coast" is here – just in time for summer travel!

May 31 • 

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April 2025

My Trip to England in Seven Bookshops

Let's make every day Independent Bookstore Day – all over the world!

Apr 26 • 

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March 2025

Moments of Daffodil Perfection

Sending you a bright burst of spring with Georgianna Lane's new book all about my favorite flower.

Mar 30 • 

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February 2025

Out of Season in Amalfi

Leaning into the joys of off-season travel.

Feb 25 • 

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November 2024

Sunday Morning Catch Up

An overdue catch up full of books, art and, not surprisingly, more books. Plus, a very sweet gift idea for the holidays from Amalfi!

Nov 17, 2024 • 

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August 2024

COMING SOON: Moon Amalfi Coast 3rd Edition

The next edition of my guidebook comes out on September 24, 2024 and is available for pre-orders now.

Aug 24, 2024 • 

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June 2024

A Travel Guide for Time-Travel Tourists

Reading André Aciman's "The Gentleman from Peru" set on the Amalfi Coast.

Jun 2, 2024 • 

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April 2024

Say Hello to Moon Sicily

A conversation with Linda Sarris & the latest Italy reads that have caught my eye.

Apr 6, 2024 • 

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March 2024

A Not Quite So Young Girl at the Piano

Buying a piano on the Amalfi Coast & reflections on returning to playing for World Piano Day.

Mar 28, 2024 • 

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Time Present and Time Past

Finding history around every curve of the Amalfi Coast.

Mar 17, 2024 • 

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