The Gardens of Augustus are a beautiful little stop in Capri and definitely worth visiting for the…read moreviews. The gardens themselves are fairly small, with some nice flowers and landscaping, but the real highlight is the overlook. You get an amazing bird's-eye view of the cliffs, the water, the rock formations, and the southern side of the island. It's a great place to really appreciate just how dramatic and beautiful Capri is. It was pretty packed with people when we visited, so don't expect a quiet garden experience. There are some shaded areas that were very pleasant, especially on a hot day, but the areas out in the sun can get pretty hot. Overall, it's a relatively quick stop, but the views alone make it worthwhile. A beautiful place to take some pictures, enjoy the scenery, and get a different perspective of the island. Definitely recommend stopping by while you're in Capri.

If you're visiting Capri, I definitely recommend making time for the Gardens of Augustus. It's an…read moreeasy walk from Piazza Umberto if you're already in town--or a bit more of a workout if you're making the climb from Marina Grande instead of taking the funicular. Either way, the effort is well worth it for the views. Originally created in the early 1900s by German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, the gardens are simply landscaped with colorful flowers, shady paths, and a handful of benches to sit and take it all in. Admission is inexpensive, unlike many other activities on the island. The gardens are famous for their stunning panoramic views of the iconic Faraglioni sea stacks, the dramatic sea cliffs, the turquoise waters of Marina Piccola, and the winding Via Krupp carved into the cliffs below. With several viewing platforms throughout the grounds, each stop offers a slightly different perspective--and every view is worth taking in. There's also the popular bar and lounge, Capri Rooftop, next door. It's a bit pricey, but with the heat and those incredible views, I honestly would've been happy to pay for a cold drink and a chance to relax if we hadn't been short on time. I would recommend pairing the two, especially on hot summer days! Simple, scenic, and worth the stop!

This park is HUGE. Seriously check the map! It's very clean and green and beautiful. It's one of…read morethose places you can escape for a nap on the grass, picnic for two, or a book on a relaxing day off. The park offers the Museo di Capodimonte, scenic panoramic views of the sea afar, and the cityscapes of Napoli surroundings. A great place for a walk, a run, a jog, or take your dog. Just outside it's easy to find pizza, a bar, bus stops. It's a fun ride downhill towards downtown and the significant churches with the catacombs. Good for the residents that live near this park.

The main green park of Napoli. Lovely place to relax, enjoy good time and clean up the lungs…read more By the appearance the park seems small, in reality it covers 2-3 cities. In the past it was the Hunting spot during Spanish ruleship and a wonderful museum is located right there not by chance. Entrance: FREE. Animals: ADMITED Family: Perfect and also allowed to play games in open air

Great to grace the background of the must-have photo from the archaeological site in downtown…read morePompei. For me though, unless it was a critical high point, ascending around an active caldera (see: potentially dangerous, partially collapsed, smoldering ash heap), given its history, I'm like, "nah, I'm good." Across the ocean, Yellowstone is still active, massive and to be enjoyed. It is also less intimidating. As an alpinist and classically experienced summiteer, my aversion to hiking Vesuvio is easily explained. After the sad sight of the stone people down below -- the actual active volcano will never be a mandatory visit for me.

The trek to Vesuvius from Naples involves subway, train, and bus. On the train I learned that the…read morecouple beside me were headed to Pompeii, where I'd already been, and I was headed to Vesuvius, where they'd already been. It was time to trade tips and here's the best tip they gave me: "When you exit the train station in Ercolano, walk to your left. That's where the bus tickets are sold. Immediately after you purchase your bus ticket, walk to the center island opposite the train station exit. Get in line there. That's where the bus boards. Oh, and the bus tickets are cash only, so be prepared". Had I not talked to these folks I'd not have known exactly where to go when I got out of the train station. As it turns out, my quick b-line to the left meant that I purchased the last two tickets available on the next bus up and the following bus wasn't leaving until more than one hour later. So follow these directions. You're welcome. The lore around Mt. Vesuvius figures big in these parts so if you're in the area and able, it's worth a visit regardless of how you feel about hiking somewhere only to peer down into a (not very interesting) crater. The route up, even with the bus taking you up most of the way, isn't difficult but it's more difficult than I assumed it would be. and takes about 40 minutes each way. A hiking stick will be helpful, especially on the way down. Do check your bus number and know the time of its departure before you get off for the hike. You'll have a sticker denoting that you've paid for your bus ride down, but it's specific to the bus you rode up in and it'd be a huge bummer for it to leave without you. On the hike up I encountered a massive insect swarm and thought "well this is disgusting" but it had disseminated by the time I headed back down. You'll hike through some souvenir/drink/snack spots and there's another at the very top. Other than that, there's nothing to do here except peer into the crater that caused the demise of Pompeii then head back down again. I'd say this is a must see only because of the significance of Vesuvius in Southern Italy's history. One and done for me but now you know how best to navigate the journey as well.

I took a good walk from my hotel to Parco Scampia. This allowed me to see more of the daily life…read moreaway from a downtown location. The sights and sounds along the walk showed things you may expect from this country: corner or street produce set ups, shrines along the roadways or in front of the residences, local traffic and cars honking. Approaching the park vicinity, and walking along Via Ettore Ciccotti, the sounds dwindled. The area has a police station, an amphitheater and high rise housing with of course, air drying laundry. On this day, a truck was driving through the neighborhood speaking on a megaphone. There are interesting pyramid shaped looking buildings in the background of my park photos. Mio bello says these are formerly occupied housing; residents were made to leave due to building hazards. Napoli is a seismic area with two active volcanos, as I learned from my tour guide. The park itself is decorated with its charm of overgrown grass or weeds and stone stair cases that look like ruins. Lizards skitter through the weeds. Wild flowers and tree blooms are out to greet the sun. And me... Enjoy the nature shots I captured. Sorry no baby ducks, geese, or swans here ;)