Visiting Salerno Travel Guide
If you’re planning a trip to southern Italy, don’t sleep on Salerno. This small city is the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, and is worth visiting in its own right. Plan your visit with this guide covering day trips, what to eat, and what to do!
Month 11 | Our Last Month Abroad in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Welcome to the 11th and final monthly update from the Amalfi Coast! Between new countries, more Campania exploring, and lots of time with friends, we tried to savour every moment. And days before we left, we finally picked up our permesso di soggiorno cards (IYKYK)!
How We Moved to Italy pt. 2 | Codice Fiscale, Permesso di Soggiorno, and Apartment Hunting
Moving to Italy? This guide outlines everything (admin-wise) that we navigated during the first few weeks including our permesso di soggiorno application, phone plans, and more! Welcome to the Italian bureaucracy!!
5+ Lessons Southern Italy Taught Me
Living in a small town in Southern Italy was a huge change of pace after a decade in downtown Toronto. These are the lessons I learned during my year abroad.
Month 10 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Dive into month ten of living in Southern Italy. Tys returned for his trip back to Canada, the warm weather and sunny days are back, we’re currently in the middle of a two week trip, and we’re getting ready to move home with our visa almost up.
How We Moved to Italy pt 1. | Youth Mobility Visa Application (for Canadians)
Interested in moving abroad? This Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) Visa post breaks down the application process, including eligibility, wait times, and what to expect with Italian bureaucracy as a Canadian moving to Italy.
Month 9 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Read all about month nine living on the Amalfi Coast. We finally had our permesso di soggiorno appointments, we visited Palermo, and Tys headed to Canada for a couple weeks while I stayed here on my own.
My Monthly Living Expenses in Southern Italy
Considering moving abroad? This post breaks down our real expenses from one month of living on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, during a year-long stay on Youth Mobility visas.
Month 8 | The Holidays in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month 8 was spent experiencing the holidays the Italian way: Christmas Eve dinner at our friend’s family home, struscio — Salerno’s social tradition, and navigated loss while being far from home.
Month 7 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
After six months away, this month was about coming home… and then leaving again. From re-entering Italy mid-permesso process to winter patios, old friendships, and learning what “routine” looks like in a new season abroad, Month 7 captures the calm after the chaos — and the quiet work of maintaining a life split between countries.
Month 6 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Quiet moments, bookish escapes, and family time: Month 6 of living abroad in Vietri sul Mare, Italy, reflecting on routine, culture, and connection.
Month 5 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month five in Italy was about slowing down. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we stepped out of a hectic summer and into routine — reading more, studying Italian, rebuilding daily rhythms, and enjoying quieter side trips to Rome, Tuscany, and Pompeii before the season fully shifted.
Month 4 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month four in Italy was filled with movement, visitors, and meaningful reunions. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we spent our days hosting friends and family, exploring new corners of Italy, squeezing in a trip to Croatia, and finding small moments of calm between arrivals and departures as summer slowly came to a close.
Month 3 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month three in Italy brought heat, visitors, side trips, and a growing sense of rhythm. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we navigated public transport chaos, hosted friends from home, explored beyond our doorstep, and leaned into the slowness of summer along the Amalfi Coast — with a quick hop to Rome and London along the way.
Month 2 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month two in Italy: settling into Vietri sul Mare, embracing small-town life, and finding rhythm on the Amalfi Coast. From salty swims and gelato experiments to new friendships and slow days, follow our journey as we continue navigating life abroad.
Month 1 | Salerno, Italy
Month one in Italy: navigating bureaucracy, settling into Salerno, and finding rhythm in a new life abroad. From first espresso mornings to unexpected swim cap lessons, follow our journey as we begin a year of adventure, learning, and small wins.