How to ride a Vespa like an Italian on the Amalfi Coast Italy

We continued our Italian journey to Sorrento where I always wanted to rent a vespa and cruise the Amalfi coast. We road through Positano, it was one of the best experience ever, I highly recommend it if you're confident on two wheels. We stayed in a beautiful B&B with the best view in Sorrento.
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[@osamaayoub1340]

I am crying 😢 now, I missed that beautiful place, I have been there long long time ago, Enjoy...

[@elizabethmarie7828]

I really enjoyed watching this! So well edited and very fun.

[@MyMaria1224]

🥰So glad you got to experience my amazing country!! Especially in that area, I’m only about 25 minutes away!!! Leaving tonite so excited 😊🇮🇹💕

[@recipe30]

That's awesome Melissa, have a fantastic trip like I did! A wonderful country! ❤

[@dadiboune7592]

Magnifique

[@adrianmshana8940]

Great job. You have won my attention with your vlogs I had to subscribe 😊. Cheers love from Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@recipe30]

Awesome! Thank you! 👍😀

[@abaaadi08]

You’re vlogs are Magnificent !

[@recipe30]

Thank you so much Abadi, glad you're enjoying them 👍👍😀 Joel

[@LDU67]

Brilliant Joel and Sue!!! Can't wait for the next instalment😊 Stunning views! I bet you enjoyed cooking with the local produce, I know I would.... Especially with that view from your B & B!! So looking forward to watching your Dubai stint.. All the best to you both from down Under👍

[@recipe30]

Thank you so much, yes local wine, local produce and that view, I didn't want to leave!!! All the best to you too! 😀

[@abe.m.essack5719]

WOW! Joel & Sue you make a great team. You've brought us an awe inspiring visuals ,making it so much exciting to visit Italy. Beautiful destination but definitely too short - I'm sure there was so much more you would like to have shared with us about your Italian experience. - must have been on a tight schedule, can't wait to see your next experience of Dubai. Great job as always - just love your selfie on the Vespa.

[@recipe30]

Thanks so much Abe, yes time is always too short, I think I need six months in Italy! Glad you enjoyed it, working on Dubai vlog now before my next trip to Indonesia next week. Cheers!

[@1043dawn]

another super fantastic VLOG.. just love all your videos. Must say I was surprised that you left your wife to bring the suitcases up the long trek. Food you cooked looked so good. Thanks Joel

[@recipe30]

Ha ha, I was carrying my own load plus a camera and backpack, I wouldn't do that to her 😀

[@gracenatalie1054]

Next time remember to take me along,, such a beautiful place to visit one day. Great job.

[@recipe30]

Thanks Grace, I'll give you plenty of notice to pack your bags! 😄

[@margiecieslinski1509]

Wow....beautiful video but too bad it was so cloudy.👏🏼💕👏🏼💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

[@recipe30]

Yes the clouds just appeared out of nowhere but it was still warm. 😀

[@garydaniels1341]

New to your channel, fabulous recipe videos. Love this video, great reminder, we stayed in Sorrento last year, done our trips by boat, lovely holiday experience. Excellent video format on your channel, easy and enjoyable to follow.

[@recipe30]

Appreciate it Gary, yes Sorrento is amazing. Glad you're enjoying them! Cheers,.

[@stevelogan5475]

Joel, you just flat out enjoyed yourself, cheers mate

[@recipe30]

You betcha Steve! 😀

[@joanj8419]

I went to Almalfi Coastline this year and prepared a beautiful Caprese salad whilst in Sorrento. I ❤ Italy.

[@recipe30]

That's the most fun part! :)

[@NancyRemling]

That looked so fun. Loved that you cooked in Italy. 🌷🌷🌷

[@recipe30]

It was a lot of fun Nancy, oh how I miss travelling!

[@beachykat723]

Beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

[@recipe30]

My pleasure Rosemary, glad you enjoyed it.

[@bola3628]

wow, your videos are amazing!! I love your tasty travel videos.

[@recipe30]

Cheers Bola, as travel is opening up again, hope to do more soon!

[@thekangaroo5825]

I've been to sorrento as well and it is amazing

[@recipe30]

Glad you also enjoyed it skip!

[@ninimoulder366]

OMG CHEF, I LOVE POSITANO AND MALFI TRIP HOW WONDERFUL OK NOW I MUST GO TO ITALI. I LOVE IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH. 😊

[@recipe30]

Glad you enjoyed watching, yes you must go there! ♥️

[@suayhughes8103]

Beautiful place!!Great experience.

[@recipe30]

Yes, great experiences all around.

[@SouvikGhosh.]

Awesome vlog Joel

[@recipe30]

Thanks Souvik! ✌

[@garydaniel8898]

Beautiful Video . Thanks for making it .

[@recipe30]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary! 😊

[@valerienetto6979]

Awesome panoramic view indeed. I lived in Amalfi coast for 2 years . I have been to Sorrento many times but I have never stayed nor dined at the areas you've been too. I seldom witnessed the rainy season too..I worked in Positano and Ravello before. The traffic along the Amalfi coast is madness indeed plus on a winding road can be horrible at times

[@recipe30]

I would love to live there for a couple years, that would be a great experience Valerie. I've also only seen it in Spring/Summer. Thanks for your comment 😀 Joel.

[@coolabah-blue]

Joel, Thanks for all these beautiful videos of Italy I bet it was hard to leave.🙏🏻🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@recipe30]

You bet it was, travelling always goes too quick!

[@kittyahmad3707]

Nice i hope someday I can visit tihs city sernto

[@recipe30]

Thanks Kitty, I hope you do!

[@dallasskyler7819]

Wow amazing places in Italy it's my dream! I love foods 💃🤗🤔

[@recipe30]

Yes a fun and tasty place! 😀😀

[@diomedes8791]

Really lurve your videos, Joel! Greetings from Norway, by the way! I was in Sorrento myself a few years back. Also sitting enjoying my drink on the Piazza Tasso (named after one of Italy’s great Renaissance poets), when torrential rainstorm of weapons grade magnitude hit us. At that moment it would have been nice to have a B&B room with a view like yours to retreat to :) Anyway, like you I suppose, I left piece of my heart in that part of Italy ... thank you so much for triggering beautiful memories!

[@recipe30]

Nice to hear it brought you back fond memories, I could sit in that Piazza for hours. The rain doesn't bother me too much as long as it doesn't land in my wine! 😉 Cheers D M!

[@johnjackson1106]

Looks fab

[@recipe30]

Cheers John!

[@m5300a]

Yt took me here because Vespa. This Vlog was awesome! 🏖+🍜&🛵=😊

[@recipe30]

Thanks for watching! 😀👍 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Use to have a Honda 150 Elite Deluxe Scooter; had speakers with an Amp great to be 16 years old; might have to put this on my bucket list. Trip looked amazing and they drive on the (right) side of the road LOL.

[@recipe30]

It was the wrong side for me but yes, definitely a worthwhile ride! 😀😀

[@mea.c]

I'm a new subscriber. I was just looking for a "fried" chicken recipe and I found your channel. Aside from the cooking videos, I should say how incredible your travel videos are. It's like I'm watching a tv program. Do you shot and edit them yourselves? It's like you have a whole film crew with you. That's how good it is. Congratulations.

[@recipe30]

Thanks Mae, appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed them, and yes I shoot and edit myself, hand the camera to my wife occasionally. Cheers! 😀👍

[@petsoutsideefeitosdoabando5404]

Excelente viagem... tudo de muito bom gosto... as imagens da cidade, os ambientes turísticos, a gastronômia e necessidade da vespa em Sorrento... Muito obrigado pela viagem... Forte abraço...

[@recipe30]

Que bom que você gostou, obrigado!

[@123arcadia]

I hope you do more travel vlogs !!

[@recipe30]

Occasionally I do

[@caroldavood9729]

I was just there 2 days ago and it was crazy , crazy busy! If You want to go there, make sure you go off season. And make sure you take your mosquito repellent!!

[@recipe30]

Yes you are in peak season Carol. I can't say we had mosquito issues though.

[@123arcadia]

I hope you do more travel vlogs !

[@recipe30]

For sure once I can travel again 👍😀

[@melodys.40]

Beautiful place.👍

[@recipe30]

Cheers Melody!

[@coljar100]

I was there over 20 years ago.... did all the almafi coast and home base was Positano.... there were not the crowds you encountered..... My ex was 6'4" so you can imagine the car we rent from Rome to Positano was not small. and I drove as he could not drive standard.... I had no issues on those curves... great vid ... thank you

[@recipe30]

It would be a different story today, that's for sure. Would have loved to have seen it 20 years ago! Cheers.

[@insaniyatsabkeliye304]

Amazing vlog 👌💕👍

[@recipe30]

Thanks Zaina!

[@juliocesarmelgarhernandez8680]

Wow amazing video, I really enjoyed, and I'm so glad that you speak English hahaha, keep doing , y had a nice trip with you jaja

[@recipe30]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@jhoran5030]

heres my free tour in italy thank you chef😇 L❤ve from asia

[@dadiboune7592]

Me too

[@recipe30]

You're very welcome Jho! 😀

[@nicolelazotravel]

I love vespas! 🛵

[@ginasagun2292]

Love your blog,,,😊

[@recipe30]

Thanks Gina 😀👍

[@ishisamee5670]

Woooooooooow!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ishisamee5670]

I saw 2 times your puppy in this vedio.

[@recipe30]

@@ishisamee5670 He's in 4 different shots.

[@tina8796]

sweet

[@recipe30]

Thanks Tina

[@MrChriscastro85]

Great vid mate! Going over to italy next month. Were also thinking about staying in Sorrento and using as base to sight see. I was unsure about the scooter hire (bali/Thailand experienced) but after watching your vid- its a DEFINITE YES! Would u have any tips?

[@recipe30]

Check the laws with international driving licences. For smaller scooters you don't need motorcycle license but bigger ones you do. Sorrento is a great place to stay, very central but also very busy. Keep a GPS with you as you will get lost. Have a great time! Wish it was me again.

[@debjanibagchi2436]

Wooooooowooooo i just lost......what a place

[@recipe30]

Yes, quite amazing!

[@howardcox2918]

Eating pizza in Naples was so cool Gelato in Rome was awesome Pasta in Lipari was fantastic,but I gotta tell you,no one makes better Pesto than me

[@recipe30]

In the mortar and pestle?

[@vilmabock478]

Gorgeous! 🌺

[@recipe30]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulineohea175]

I wish we consulted you before my sister and I went to Sorrento 🇮🇹🇮🇹🍷🙁💕

[@recipe30]

Oh why Pauline, you didn't like your accommodation?

[@paulineohea175]

Joel you stayed in a better central location. We were in the busiest part

[@debbiee7850]

Great video. Love Sorrento. curious... why are the passengers in the airplane (16:00 minute marker) raising their hands up

[@GScootersKita]

amazing riding scooters i am form indonesia mr

[@e.jisaac2365]

Because of this video i feel like i have been to italy as well 😁👍

[@recipe30]

Cheers!

[@sauravbasu8805]

What a sharp and crisp footage ! Which camera ,lens and gimbal have you used ?

[@recipe30]

Sony a7III at the time.

[@stevechiu00]

I love Sorrento.

[@recipe30]

Yeah it's awesome 😀👍

[@fangtao7040]

its so good:)

[@recipe30]

Thanks Fang! 😀

[@smallhonda6568]

Bella italia❤

[@AUnal10]

Great video. Next week I am going to Sorrento for 1 day from Rome. I need your advice. I will also rent a scooter. Is 1 or 2 days enough to visit Positano, Amalfi and Atrani? Greetings

[@recipe30]

It really depends on what you want to do. There's so much to do in Positano alone. I would try and extend your stay a few more days at least.

[@markmay184]

Yeah very nice mate, fabulous. I’ll be in Atrani for a couple of weeks in Sep, can you remember the name of that restaurant you stopped at for lunch in Amalfi? Looked good. Frecciarossa trains rock 🚆

[@recipe30]

Yes Mark, it was called Tramonto D'oro, they also have nice rooms.

[@markmay184]

Recipe30 Cheers Joel, I will definitely check it out 🍝

[@recipe30]

👍

[@mademployees1354]

Seems it was wonderful! Can you plz let me know how much you pay for the rental scooter/day from sorrento to positano?

[@recipe30]

I can't remember sorry but it was reasonable for touristic Italy 🤙

[@madykz101]

Any reccomendations for businesses to get moped rentals from? How did you rent your Vespa? Great video, thank you

[@recipe30]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 I rented this one from Jollyrent in Sorrento. They were really good. Recommended!

[@whichwaytogo]

Hi Joel, what is the name of the Bnb you stayed at? Would love to go! Cheers

[@recipe30]

Hey Ben, I've put the links in the description. Great place!

[@miminyc8093]

Wow the train

[@recipe30]

Best train I've been on for a 10 cent upgrade! 😅

[@SuperTions]

Hi Joel, I was wondering if you thought it was difficult using a scooter in this area and would you recommend for someone who does not use a scooter as part of their every day at home. Thanks

[@recipe30]

I'm used to riding a motorbike so a scooter was no issue, but if you're not used to it, I would suggest to catch a taxi or bus, do not drive to Positano if you can avoid it.

[@JonasRosenven]

Why was the traffic stopped? After the queue there seemed to be no issue at all?

[@recipe30]

To avoid congestion they only allow a certain amount of traffic at a time.

[@koper1504]

Amazing! Do you still remember the name of the airbnb?

[@recipe30]

It should be in description.

[@jeyathirimurithhyvaanamaam6689]

Nice ride in vespa it seems. with helmet while riding in bike looks like Mr. Bean . We too enjoyed the way you show up.

[@recipe30]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍 Mr Bean 😂

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Nice video overall. I watched for the Vespa. However, I really liked the part at the 14:42 mark (lady in white pants). Hey, man cannot live on pasta alone. LOL :)

[@recipe30]

Cheers man, yes definitely plenty of eye candy! 😉

[@Michael-xz1nk]

What is the music in the first minute or so?

[@john.cortes]

Hi planning to rent a Vespa in amalfi coast,is the Vespa has a usb charger?

[@amitmathur2816]

Please share link for Vespa rental and how much you paid for it , thanks

[@blechgefaehrten]

That’s how they do it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@santoshsco]

Just came across this video of amalfi coast, not sure how the tourism will be post COVID-19 .

[@recipe30]

The whole world is in trouble for some time I think.

[@lionellerner]

That's proper finger positioning on the breakes, one can tell you know how to ride.

[@beachykat723]

I want to do that so bad!!!

[@recipe30]

Just do it Rosemary 😀

[@girijajamdar4077]

Hii Which month had you travelled to these places?? We are planning to visit in November this month.

[@recipe30]

It was around End of July Early August, busy season. Enjoy! 👍

[@danielponce89]

Do you need an IDP to rent a vespa?

[@farahvogue6715]

Wonderful 👍I love Vespa 🛵

[@recipe30]

Yes so much fun! 😀😀

[@blechgefaehrten]

Mee too 👍🏼😊 such a nice video.

[@crsnmorton]

Amazing! As a scooter enthusiast, I have always dreamed of renting a Vespa and traveling the Amalfi Coast. This inspires me even more. I wonder if I might ask a couple of questions: What month did you visit Sorrento? What size was the scooter? 125? 150? Any Vespa-renting tips? Thank you so much! Carson

[@recipe30]

I went in June which was perfect weather and less crowded. July August is hotter with more crowds but still great fun on a Scooter, I've done it twice. September, October could be good too. For two people, I went the larger capacity, can't remember so probably the 150 as I have a motorcycle licence. I've never had issues renting one, always take plenty of photos first, in case of chips etc and get insurance. Be prepared to pay for parking in busy places. If you can find a phone holder for navigating, that's always a good idea as you will get lost. Enjoy it like I did!

[@samitgore8219]

How much did it cost for rental Per day?

[@schiuma78]

@@samitgore8219 30 euro

[@lalapham90]

May I ask do you need EU motorcycle license to rent one? I have US motorcycle license.

[@ForgetU]

9:27 I see my cat Ollie, what's he doing in Itaky ?

[@recipe30]

He hitched a ride! 😉

[@noahtoymobile6881]

Quick question is it possible to give me the info on the airbnb you stayed in. I would love to reserve it, thank you

[@recipe30]

Sure, ▶You can find our B&B Mira Sorrento here: mirasorrento.business.site/ (not sponsored just a great place)

[@user-ti1he1tu5v]

Божественно!!

[@kaspar_1982]

I skip to the vespa ride and watch this muted with the Italian gibberish song Prisencolinensinainciusol playing. Bravo!

[@recipe30]

Whatever works.

[@user-ye7zt1wg2i]

🤩😍🚴

[@recipe30]

😀👍

[@dianaj2098]

I am planning to rent Vespa in Italy and always wondered how I can go and come back from Sorrento to Positano. Amalfi cost/drive is the good way to go to Positano? This is not..... highway.... right?

[@recipe30]

Yes just follow the coast, use a GPS as there's a couple tricky parts, I envy you, it's a beautiful ride, enjoy!

[@biosdaddy]

How much was per day rent for a scooter?

[@recipe30]

I can't remember but think it was approx 50 euros per day.

[@lorenzolunedei4291]

An Italian doesn’t drive this vespa, an Italian drives the old vespa

[@recipe30]

Yeah, I love the old ones!

[@hayatin.rotasi]

Hi! How much did you pay for parking? Thank you.

[@recipe30]

From memory around 5 Euros, for a few hours.

[@Diegoexe-qn7po]

Lucaaaa

[@marishlarosa]

How easy is this if you've never rode a vespa/scooter/motorcycle?

[@recipe30]

I wouldn't recommend it. Hire one and do some quiet country roads first.

[@sonykristian447]

👍🏼

[@recipe30]

👍👍

[@stefanmarchsteiner6076]

Reicht ein normaler autoführerschein für ein roller zu fahren?

[@evangeliakaloudi5866]

Does it need a license?

[@recipe30]

That one did, but the slightly smaller motor doesn't.

[@raffaeleirlanda6966]

It had been more safe if you left the recording camera stick control to your wife, continuing driving Vespa carefully with both hands... 😀😎😘

[@recipe30]

Yes you're right! 👍

[@sekamuli]

1

[@dansaya257]

Vespa GTS 150

[@Timo-Epis]

The passages he takes are risky to pass true but great you didn't hit something

[@recipe30]

👍😀

[@antagaye-hw5wc]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉💋❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@phillipsmom6252]

Positano..... my dream vacation. Before I’m too old to climb all of those stairs. 🤣 Check out the KZbin channel “Nicki Positano” she lives in Positano with her family and her weekly videos are amazing. 👍😀💜

[@opportunity1277]

Im getting a vespa but im just... *12 YEARS OLD*

[@azizabonorah7203]

🇸🇦👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺🌺👍👍👍🇸🇦

[@recipe30]

Cheers! 😀

[@flaviopons142]

Dude, you eat so much pasta and pizza that it is too much even for an Italian! ^^'

[@recipe30]

When on holidays in Italy, hard to avoid! 😂

[@flaviopons142]

@@recipe30 ahah right, we definitely take our carbs for granted without thinking they are too special! If you happen to come back to Italy, I suggest you to give a shot to some secondi piatti based on meat, fish, eggs or vegetable (yes it sounds boring, but I mean: parmigiana di melanzane!), trust me ;)