30 year-old German born, British raised, travelling fanatic. I believe wealth should be measured by memories and not by money. My aim is to visit every beautiful country in the world, and gather inspiration from my adventures to project them onto paper as I write my short stories and novels, alongside my articles on my blog. I hope you enjoy my content, and gather inspiration for your next adventure.
Living close to the beach in Peru means I spend most of my days chilling by it. Feeling stressed? To the beach I go! I can see so clearly how relaxed it is by the beach than when I head to the city and I’m stuck in traffic for hours on end with multiple people annoyed and honking their horns. Instead of lounging around in my apartment watching Netflix I prefer to head outside take a nice stroll by the beach and simply stare into the ocean. It certainly is an awesome meditating technique!
Beachy photography
Another awesome thing about it is that not many people visit it so I receive absolute tranquility! One thing I will most certainly miss is the clashing of the waves and the ability to escape reality so quickly. So make the most of it if you do live by the beach, I envy you haha, and whenever you get the opportunity to be alone with your thoughts do it!
I keep jumping back and forth with blogs about my time in Italy, and this time, I am telling you my antics that occurred to me during my time in Naples, alongside some, hopefully, useful information which will inspire you to visit this beautiful Southern Italian city. The place itself is an urban, typically styled Italian city, especially when the sun is radiating onto your skin, you cannot mistake it for any other place on earth. The architecture is unique to the eternal city.
Apart from the city itself, and the transportation we needed to take from Pompeii, where I was accommodated, to the city Naples, all that itself was an adventure, a once in a lifetime opportunity to step out of my comfort zone in a country I had no idea where things were, and barely being able to communicate with their language. I had a stop at their museum, the Naples National Archeological Museum, which is close to the train station, easy to get to for any tourist.
The museum itself it intriguing and fascinating, filled with magical archeological artifacts holding the uncovered mysteries from the highly powerful Roman era. It is a great place to go if you are an avid Roman fan like myself, or to just delve deeper into the customs and understand the history and culture of Italy, especially in cities like Naples, Rome, which is becoming modern but still withholds their honour of their history.
Earlier times are always the best times to go especially during summer, as more people tend to go to museums, however as this museum is not as popular as other tourist spots in Italy, in particular in Naples do not worry about queues or a stampede, you most likely will not be encountering this. I cannot remember ticket prices but in Europe majority of places let anyone under 18 for free, and students get discounts. This also implies if you are over 60.
If you are in Italy and close to Naples, it is worth to spend at least a day exploring the city and comparing the different places of Italy because you will most likely find something distinct in any part of Italy you go. Happy travelling!
A month ago I decided to broaden my horizons and visit a place in Peru I frankly have never heard about before, Cerro Azul, Blue Hill. The view was a treat as you’ll be able to tell by the photographs.
I arrived Saturday at around 6pm which meant I was lucky enough to catch the sun saying goodbye for the day. It was a great opportunity for me to walk along the pier and be able to take some amazing photographs which I thoroughly enjoyed! The evenings are rather cool and the weather during the day can be quite warm, the sand especially! So don’t forget flip flops of you want to wonder around the beach! Not only so that you don’t burn your skin but It’s terribly unfortunate to witness so much rubbish and health hazards such as glass thrown onto the sand and into the water, which is not pretty and downgrades the beach a lot! It also became super full within a couple of hours of being there, I went to the beach at around 9am in order to get a decent spot but in the afternoon be careful to not get hit by the many playing volleyball!
The beach was mediocre to say the best, however it is great for those who love surfing because the waves can get pretty high and intense in the sea! But Peru is filled with crazy waves and beaches that I still ought to explore! I have to say I’m glad I didn’t spend much more time there, the environment just was not my style, the amount of people selling ice cream however definitely was my style! And apart from the ice cream and me achieving a decent tan, I would not recommend Cerro Azul it provides little attractiveness and uniqueness that I can mention, let alone the disturbances by many people asking ridiculous questions when one is trying to relax!
I am so happy to have been nominated by the awesome Addie from fitfabandforeign.com. I am super humbled to have this opportunity to bring hopefully more readers to my blog. I have only been posting for the past month or so, therefore, would love to obtain more readers with the same passion as myself and to be able to share some of my travelling experiences and hopefully inform those with a passion for travelling at the same time.
1. What is your most valuable lesson learned while traveling?
Independence for sure! I am happy with my own company now, something I lacked when I was younger. I no longer seek approval by anybody and do not care what people think about my lifestyle and how I decide to live it. Not only does visiting different countries allow you to see how vast the world is but also interacting with others and listening to many life stories along the way from how different their life is to anybody else’s. I have rubbed shoulders with some of the wealthiest people and also with others who barely have enough money to feed their family. Seeing what others cannot and do not have the experience of experiencing is mesmerising and adds to my many tales to tell people I meet! This is what makes me realise that we truly are unique, and everybody experiences life in a different way, and that is what is so addicting to me. Not only to see, touch and taste the different cities, countries and cultures but to breathe it and learn from it indeed makes you a fuller person. Right now I am living alone in South America ongoing a course to become an English teacher, a lifelong passion. I came here with only my savings and it certainly makes me a happier and independent person. Hopefully, I’ll soon have time to discuss my experience further on my blog. 2. What do you wish you could tell yourself when you started traveling? To never become addicted to it because it is costly! Well in all seriousness probably to never put a price on it, because experiences are priceless! Before I would probably spend the money on something materialistic instead of buying a ticket because I thought it was worth its price rather than travelling cheap and staying in a hostel because it was not my style. However, breaking out of your comfort zone is what gives you those priceless experiences. Now I’ve learnt that only memories are worth money. 3. How do you choose your destinations? I used to decide my destinations by whatever caught my eye. I still do most of my journeys but to grasp more of the world I look out for special offers individual airlines are promoting, and depending on how much money and time I have wherever suits my budget works for me! Since studying, I realise that that time is precious therefore I am going to make the most of it whenever I regain it! 4. What is the wildest experience you have experienced? Regarding travelling, I do not think I’ve travelled extensively enough to have a real enticing tale to tell but maybe actually wanting to bring home a stray dog I fell in love with on Easter Island! Brian Orongo was a German Shepherd and became my close buddy! I named him Brian Orongo, Brian from the fictional cartoon character of Family Guy, the tv comedy and Orongo because we were walking through the forest to get to Orongo, a famous historical landmark on the island, and that is when we found one another. If I had stayed on the Island longer I would have possibly attempted to bring him home with me, but then again it would have been a huge responsibility for me, and I am sure he is happier being on the Island, I knew I would be!
The much loved, Brian Orongo!
5. What do you do when you are not traveling?
I’ve recently finished secondary school and been super busy travelling since then! Visiting France, Belgium and Germany on my road trip, countries I have loved ever since I was young. Around a couple of weeks later I moved to Peru, since then I have visited some cities outside of Lima such as Huancayo and Oxapampa, currently planning my trip to Trujillo as I type! Then I witnessed the beauty of Easter Island, Chile and Brazil. Back to the question. I am a keen writer working on my blog, obviously, and my novel that I am currently taking a break from. I enjoy entering short story competitions that will hopefully allow me to feed my travelling addiction for the time being. As explained before I am studying to become an English Teacher also which I highly enjoy! However, this has limited my time I have to travel, but hopefully, I’ll soon be getting some money back into my bank account, which will be my ticket to happiness. 6. Do you like scenery or cities best? Why? Scenery! Cities stress me out, and I do not like feeling stressed when I am on ‘holiday’. It is sometimes fun to have a city break but as I am currently living in a bustling and energy draining city, going to another one is not my idea of how I would like to spend my money. My recent visit to Easter Island was honestly a genuinely satisfying experience, and I speak fondly about the Island on my blog. It has such a calming atmosphere that rubs off on you and leaves you feeling renewed something I am sure everybody would adore!
The stunningly beautiful Anakena Beach, Easter Island
7. What would you do if you had all the money in the world? I would be inclined to say travel for the rest of my life for sure, but first I would help those who need it more than me, be it animals and people! I love giving a share of my money when I have spare and if I had all the money in the world, it would only be fair to improve it for everybody, and myself also. I would love to buy a Volkswagen campervan or an old -timer such as an old 50’s style Toyota and cruise the streets and the whole of America at night, and later jet off to any destination would like and have an action-packed adventure for as long as I would like as I would not be a slave to work. 8. What’s your favourite food? I would love to say chocolate, as a generic term, anything sweet really. Sticking to the tradition of these questions as I am currently in Peru, known for having some of the best cuisine in the world winning various global awards throughout many years, I would say picarones! They are super sweet a bit like a doughnut but covered with melted sugar covering its dought interior. A favourite of mine! 9. What do you find yourself doing on long flights? I do not watch many movies or sitcoms like many do. Instead, I tend to catch up on sleep or read. I have a strange tradition when travelling; I would often buy a keyring to remind myself of the destination and a magazine in the language preferably National Geographic, if available. I would read that on my flight of one of my books. Right now I am enjoying reading ‘On the map’ by Simon Garfield. If I have done those and I am bored, I enjoy playing the games on the screen that the plane offers, or take the opportunity to learn a new language, well attempt! 10. What was your first adventure that gave you a taste of travel? Probably moving from Germany to the UK when I was two. Of course, I cannot remember the trip, but my parents said I was havoc on the ferry. I did travel to Peru when I was a newborn, and I remember endless road trips we used to have as a family, or just me and my father, so I cannot remember exactly how I got the travelling bug, but I certainly know I did. 11. If you could go anywhere, at any period where would you go and why? I have always loved Roman History, and when I visited Rome and walked inside the Coliseum, I wondered how crazy it would have been those hundreds of years ago, to have been sat in the audience witnessing history. Seeing Spartacus battling for his freedom with many other enslaved gladiators, observing those raw emotions from the gladiators and the regular citizens in the crowd. The building must have given everybody electrics currents running through their bodies; it must have been such a surreal experience if we were to watch it now! I doubt any Hollywood movie can portray the vividness of the Roman citizens emotions, and the fear and adrenaline shown by the actual celebrities, the gladiators. I have always been fascinated by the Roman culture so I would love to travel back in time to witness it only!
I had such a great time answering these very well chosen questions; I hope everybody enjoyed reading them and have learnt more about me as well! Happy Blogging fellow Bloggers!
Last summer during my week in Italy, I tried to visit as many cities as I could, pretty much visiting a new place daily. Always being on my feet. Sure, it was tiring, but it was worth every second. So I decided to hop onto the train that took me to Paestum, the hidden Greek city in Italy which expresses the mixture of two of the greatest and most impactful colonies ever to exist.
The entrance to the ruins
Paestum is located near the west coast of Italy, southwest to Salerno, which I briefly passed. The city is calm and quite a popular location for wedding photography as I found out while exploring the ruins. There is an entrance to the ruins and also close by there is the museum that hoards the many Greek artefacts and explains its history in great detail that I suggest visiting before going to the ruins. You have to pay entrance for both so be sure to be carrying some cash! After learning and becoming more aware of Paestum’s history.
Originally the city was named Poseidonia, and it was constructed by the Greek colonists around 600BC. After many years’ resistance, the city came under the domination of the Lucanians that was a tribe of indigenous Italic people. This occurred sometime before 400 bc, after which its name was officially changed to Paestum and has remained for many years.
Paestum was still good during the early years of the Roman Empire, but the gradual residue up of the mouth of the Silarus River eventually created a malarial swamp, and Paestum was finally deserted after being sacked by Muslim raiders in ad 871. The abandoned site’s remains were rediscovered in the 18th century. Following your trip at the Archeological Museum of Paestum, you can wander around the ruins and let the simple elegance and beautiful atmosphere be soaked into your being. It is beautiful especially in the afternoon to spend a good amount of time and watch the sun set before going back to your place of stay.
Some items featured in the Archeological Museum of Paestum
This ‘hidden’ city shows absolute beauty, and the ruins have been left almost unimpacted by anything since 600BC. They all stand very firm and are proud of their origins. When visiting Italy and have some spare time, Paestum is a place one should attempt to spend some time learning its history and breathe in its history and appeal.
It is a strange sensation adapting to the warmer climate and knowing you will not be having a white Christmas. Leading up to Christmas I was not feeling the Christmas spirit and was feeling somewhat lost without my rather a faithful companion, snow. Everybody who knows me knows I love snow, especially at winter time. It fills me with warmth; naturally, I cannot feel that heat. It brings a sprinkle of happiness for everybody no matter how much people complain about how they feel towards it. Without snow, I thought there would be no Christmas, but I was wrong.
Living in the UK, Christmas was always filled with cold and frost, sometimes there was snow, but usually there was always snow for New Years. There never seemed to be much of a celebration of the Lord’s Birthday; it was mainly a manner of wasting money, ending up bankrupt and ending up drunk, only to feel miserable after especially if nobody bought you a wonderfully wrapped gift with something you could put to use. Enough about Christmas itself, the spirit in Peru is jolly, and you finally forget about the bearing sun and it being Summer time. Everywhere you go, it is beautifully decorated. By the hands of an angel, due to the amount of thought involved. It is a rather big celebration worldwide; apparently, I do not know how other parts of the world celebrate it, but here it is easy to get infected by the joy and Christmas spirit everybody shows.
At my local shopping mall, in the San Miguel districtThe warm welcome you receive once you land in Peru, this can be seen just outside Jorge Chavez airport
When it comes to New Years, a week later, the amount of happiness to start the New Year in style is booming! Before 12 am everything seems normal, all the stores are still open same with Christmas Eve, and the party only really starts at midnight until early dawn. Fireworks overwhelm the city for a good 20 minutes non-stop, and the celebration is soon to continue! You have to celebrate it with the sound of Latin music and enjoy a pisco or two. However, many companies such as Buses and a few restaurants do open on these festive days, there is no stopping for some people, so you always know you can get to places and have food, whichever day, no need to fear if you want either here.
Christmas and New Years are massive celebrations worldwide, and it is beautiful to experience different cultures! One year maybe consider visiting a foreign country and take in all the spirit and customs they have for these special occasions.
Rome. The capital city of Italy known as the eternal city, as it goes back to the early years of civilization. The Romans believed that their city was founded in the year 753 BC although modern historians believe it was the year 625 BC. With thanks to the Roman era and its history, Rome is now an immensely popular tourist attraction, with many millions visiting yearly for a feeling of how the Romans enjoyed the tortuous thrills of the Colosseum and a glimpse of Michelangelo’s famous works in the Sistine Chapel. Moreover, that is exactly what I went to see, with stops in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Venezia and the Vatican Museum.
The view from a far – Piazza Venezia
Once I hopped off the train from Naples, I was greeted with 32 degrees of warmth and treated by enjoying one of Italy’s famous creations, the ice-cream. I went on a tour bus and saw the city from up high with the sun bearing down. The weather was perfect, for me anyway. Our first stop was the Colosseum, stepping inside there is a museum, and you can imagine how the crowds enjoyed watching the battles from up close. There is much walking to do heading towards the Colosseum, and the line was rather long as well. It is always like this especially in Summer, just remember to keep hydrated and the heat will not be a problem. Once inside, it was rather chaotic, and people were hoarding the place, but totally worth it.
Prior to witnessing the beauty on the inside.The sight leaves you speechless!
After visiting the Colosseum for approximately 2/3 hours, I hopped back onto the tour bus, and it took me to the Vatican, in Vatican City, which is geographically a new country. While I was in the country which is residence to the Vatican, I went to visit the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking fresco paintings. After spending a good amount of time admiring the art, a great way to enjoy the rest of the time there is to walk only a short distance, to arrive at Saint Peter’s Basilica. Known for holding some of the most important masses and a threshold for many millions of Catholics, the building is filled with further artworks and scultpures envased with polished gold. No matter how many people are inside at one time, it is a peaceful place where one can sit down and admire the building and reassemble ones thoughts after a chaotic day. Once you step foot, the noise from outside dries out and you are enlightened with little mutters, a joy to ones ears.
Rome still persues its antiguity and is immensley proud of its history, as they should be. This city has transformed and merged being modern with holding true to its roots, and being passionate about its uniqueness. It truly is a special city with many characteristics and of course the father of many delicious dishes we enjoy today! Now, I will leave you with a few photos below, including a couple from the Sistine Chapel which is against the rules to take photos inside the building. However, I had to! Maybe I never have the chance of returning! As always, I hope you all have happy travels and if you have visited Rome or you are planning a visit I would love to hear from you.
The VaticanMichelangelo’s Last Judgement paintingView from the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, portraying Michelangelo’s most famous painting, The creation of Adam.
While backpacking in Italy, I had to visit the famous volcano that destroyed the city known as Pompeii, situated in Naples. My ‘obsession’ with Pompeii began ever since I read a book about it in Primary school. Since then I’ve always wanted to visit the famous ruins, making my dream come true last summer. My second article on my blog was about my adventure in Pompeii; it is rather short but in all honestly it is so breathtaking I could only find a few words to describe the feeling of seeing the place with my own eyes.
Nearly at its peak!
Mount Vesuvius, is known as being one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world and is still highly active. Situated only 9 kilometres from Naples and with a mild elevation of 1,281 metres above sea level. It is strenuous to reach the top of the volcano but you do not need much trekking experience to get to it, it is open to everyone and something someone should embark on! Once I reached the top, the view was gorgeous, you also have a little cafe and gift shop to buy artefacts made from the volcanic rock. You could see that the volcano was still alive and breathing as smoke was rising from inside. It is the last eruption was in 1944 but wasn’t near as catastrophic as in 79ad that covered the city of Pompei in volcanic ash, including nearly everybody there, only the minority of the people were lucky enough to escape its wrath. Ever since that moment the city has been known for its catastrophe, and the label has stuck with it making it a super busy and popular tourist attraction.
Walking on top of Mount Vesuvius, conquered it!
Many millions of guests walk the grounds of Mount Vesuvius every year and it sure is a treat. The air is crisp and fresh especially in the morning and you see the clouds elevate themselves from the fog that covered the city. Being so close to the famous volcano that caused such disaster and destruction during the Roman Era. An era was known for its resilience and eagerness to rule the world, changed them by such a small but powerful volcano, makes it a once in a lifetime experience!
Capri, the small island in Italy. Where many rich actors and celebrities live. Home to stars such as the inventor of Nutella (a true legend) and Faye Dunaway, a stunning actress. It was home to many more, such, not forgetting Hollywood actress turned Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. This tiny island is home to a few inhabitants and praised by many tourists. The weather is fabulous in the summer months and so is the food, so I can definitely see the appeal! A great way to accompany the gorgeous views, morning, noon and night.
‘A playground for the rich’ many people say, and it is true. It is a gorgeous place for your vacation. However, the hotels can be expensive, and the island is occupied by designer stores. Whenever you turn your head, you’ll see them. There’s no escape. So if you want to rent a speedboat and lounge around in the sun with the ability to shop in the best designer stores such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton accompanied by 3-star Michelin dining and sipping the finest wines Italy has to offer, this is the place! The Island is pretty small measuring 10,4km squared. Therefore, the streets are super slim, and cars are forbidden. The only means of transport you have been your legs, a bike or a moped for two.
The Island is a stunning location with views you can see from high peaks. When you are at the top of ‘Monte Solaro’, you get lost in a dream, especially when the sun is getting ready to call it a day. When taking a speedboat ‘La Gruta Azul’ is a must see! Basking in the sun on your boat makes you remember why you paid so much money to have your vacation in Capri. Remember to apply sunscreen regularly. However, the UV rays are super intense! Not all the beautiful views are free in Capri, like when you want to spend some time at the ‘Capri Philosophical Park’ you have to prepare to pay one euro. If you want to spend time at the beach, Capri is not great for that. Their beach is very small and with little sand full of boats parked at the harbour. It is not a very relaxing place to spend time.
La Gruta Azul
I have to say it is a great place one should visit once in a while as it truly is a very relaxing experience. There isn’t much to do, activities wise, but taking a tour with a guide and learning about its history is truly fascinating. I totally recommend it and say it is an experience one should try even once in their life! Also, if you do not want to spend so much money on hotels in Capri, you can visit Naples instead and travel by boat from the harbour to spend a day in Capri.
Being a backpacker requires much preparation! From remembering to include all the necessities in your backpack to making sure you know where to go next, and what time to catch your manner of transportation. To see a lot of the things the country has to offer in a short span of time you need to keep on the ball of everything and, of course, remembering to look after your health as well. That includes a good nights rest!
I am by no means an experienced backpacker, but I have picked up a few tips while backpacking in Italy last year and currently through South America. Hopefully, you find my advice helpful, and it makes you want to experience the thrills of backpacking.
No.1: Be mindful of money!
It can be super expensive going to different places and still having to buy food, necessities and paying for entrance tickets to museums and, of course, flight tickets and rooms to stay the night. Everybody has different budgets but do not let money be an obstacle. Think wisely and make good decisions. If you are going to, stay one or two nights pick a cheapish hotel as long as it has a bed and bathroom you will not need much else! Along with food. Make a list before shopping to make sure you are not buying too much! Buy as you go along. It may be difficult to sum up your purchase using a different currency and converting it to your original country’s origin, but there are great apps now that can help such as ‘Convert It’ and ‘Currency Converter.’ Calculate your money and spend it on necessities before spending it on souvenirs. You may have to control your cravings a little and only eat fresh food when visiting restaurants once in a while, but you’ll survive and enjoy the experiences you make without worrying about money or priorities because travelling will be your only priority!
No.2: Pack true necessities!
The more you pack, the heavier your backpack will be, you do not need me telling you this. So forget about stylish for a while and think more on the side of comfort and quality. I usually pack an extra pair of shoes, trainers, and two extra trousers, one for lounging/sleeping and either leggings or jeans whichever I am not wearing. Underwear is always necessary and doesn’t take too much room so be sure to pack plenty! I’ll wear a tank top and throw on another t-shirt on top, and my hoodie that is super comfy and practical just in case the weather changes for the worse. Never forget your bottle of water as well, passport, money, sunscreen, phone a good camera to record your memories, and buy smaller sized toiletries because it will not take up much room or cause a mess inside your backpack, ending in a win-win situation. It may seem like a bit of a waste of money buying super small bottles, but it is totally worth it due to you not needing to carry that extra weight on your back. Obviously, everybody will require different things, so this is just a guideline of how to save storage space. Then you are ready to begin exploring!
No.3: Apps!
Luckily living in the twenty-first century means we can access so much through the internet and apps on our mobile devices. There are many useful apps for converting and managing your money, ebooks to read on the go, and you have the ability to speak another language even if you do not know it! Certain apps such as ‘Universal Translator.’ and ‘Translator with Voices’ allows you to type what you desire to say in your native language, and it’ll translate it to whichever language you need. This can help in
No.4: Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Being new to a country can be difficult. You’ll get lost and not know when to get off at the bus stop or which path to take when walking. A great help would be to know at least important phrases in a language such as ‘Do you speak English?’ ‘How much will it cost’ when taking a taxi, knowing the important places before heading to the country so you know where about certain points and places you want to visit are. It is much easier to pick a beautiful comfortable hotel where everybody speaks your language and visit only what covers a 5 mile radius, but that way you will never learn and grow and experience wonderful life changing opportunities many fear of trying.
No.5: Be safe!
I’m a night owl and wake up late and stay up way to late. It is a curse. However when backpacking I’m always sure to be awake early to make the most of my day! Having a good nights sleep and being alert in the morning is important. Attempt to travel with at least one other person or even better in a group. Travelling alone can get very tiring and stressful but so rewarding! Aim to be in a place you know well when it gets dark. Don’t take random taxis which don’t look professional. Try not to look lost, and if you do ask for help and don’t accept rides from ‘kind’ people offering. Take your belongings with you at all times! If somebody steals your backpack with anything in it, you won’t be able to do much exploring instead you’ll be spending more time with your embassy.
No.6: Be open to new cultures and lifestyles!
Forget about your lifestyle and be open to change. One of the best parts about backpacking is not only you’ll be able to explore great parts of the world, but also it’ll open your mind to new cultures and make you appreciate your own life. Every country is different and you’ll meet people from all different walks of life. You’ll realise that the same people are everywhere in the world, and forget about stereotypes. You’ll learn to appreciate a basic way of living by hopping from hostel to hostel and having little clothes to change into or worry about how it looks together. I certainly prefer saving up my money to travel even more, instead of spending it on clothes or make-up because the thrill and experiences I gather from travelling beats everything else. Don’t worry if travelling changes you as a person, that is what it is meant to do and you’ll become a better person after it.
Hopefully you’ve learnt more about backpacking and it’ll entice you to jump out of your comfort zone and grow into becoming a more confident and better version of yourself.
Originally the city was named Poseidonia, and it was constructed by the Greek colonists around 600BC. After many years’ resistance, the city came under the domination of the Lucanians that was a tribe of indigenous Italic people. This occurred sometime before 400 bc, after which its name was officially changed to Paestum and has remained for many years.
