Summer lovin’ sure had us a blast this August – with the Middle Eastern heat becoming too hot to handle, I escaped to the sunny side of the world and indulged in a typical European summer in Italy. A country known for its beauty (as well as helping you put on a few extra pounds), two weeks is definitely not long enough to drink in all the sites that Italy has to offer, however thanks to some speedy trains and fiat 500s, we managed to see some of the highs (and lows) of the Caprese capital of the world. 

Flying into Naples (and leaving the capital as quickly as we arrived), the Italian adventure started on the Amalfi coast, an area of Italy long sought after for its stunning sea views, beach-side restaurants, shopping and the seriously sophisticated Capri. Though the roads are treacherous (worse than any I’ve ever experienced) and the countryside hilly (ditch the heels – there is no use for them in Amalfi), the place is as pretty as a postcard, with towns built into the hillside, bordered by sparkling clear blue sea.