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The Espresso Break takes you into the mythical land that is the oldest city in the Western World -- Naples, Italy -- and beyond. Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Espresso Break , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Sep 06, LindyLouMac rated it it was amazing. There is so much more within the pages of this travel guide to Naples than you would expect as it has a personal feel to it.

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I suspect that this is because much of the information contained within the pages, of unusual tours and hidden nooks of Naples appeared originally on the authors blog. The author is an American Naval wife and freelance travel writer who during a three year posting to Naples explored the city and its environs writing about it on The Espresso Break which led to this book. Thi There is so much more within the pages of this travel guide to Naples than you would expect as it has a personal feel to it.

About the Author Barbara Zaragoza is a freelance writer who lived in Naples, Italy for three years, seeking out the unexplored destinations of the city and beyond. To get the free app, enter mobile phone number. See all free Kindle reading apps. Start reading The Espresso Break on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Merchant's Press 22 March Language: Be the first to review this item Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

The Espresso Break: Tours and Nooks of Naples, Italy and Beyond

Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a product review. Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. The Espresso Break is extremely detailed, but highlights sites and historic sites not often mentioned in the usual guidebooks.


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Particularly, as Naples is often a destination avoided or where at the most one would spend a day hitting only the more affluent areas of the city. Naples reputation as dirty, seedy, and crime ridden is probably overblown, but it can give one pause. While she recommends driving to many of the sites that she highlights, I, as a frequent visitor to Italy and Sicily, might avoid renting a car and cough up for a taxi if possible.

GPS coordinates or addresses can often lead one down a grassy goatpath rather than at least a semi-paved "vicolo" where your tiny European rental might pass. And this is with the most recent, updated Italian data card!!! The book makes for good reading with lots of accurate historical references. As a retired Navy wife, I applaud her delving into everything Neopolitan during her husband's posting.

We did the same during almost 4 years on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Despite that island's only being 60 miles long and 15 miles wide, and planning an excursion every weekend, we were still experiencing awesome sites right up to the end of our stay. While my husband and I are Italophiles and have been to Italy at least 10 times, we have only experienced the train and ferry stations in the Naples area, bypassing the city while heading to the Amalfi Coast or returning to Rome. We plan to definitely experience Naples after reading The Espresso Break!!!

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I purchased this book last year based on many of its rave reviews. An insider's guide to Napoli? Let me at it. Click here to see how I can help you plan your trip. I especially love the Odious Women Tour! Search Search Facebook Twitter Instagram. Comments Thanks so much Laura and Cherrye!


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