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Sunset at Stairs of the Turks

long shot at Scala dei Truchi

The Scala Dei Turchi rises from the azure waters of the Mediterranean like a vision from a Sicilian dream, a gift sculpted by nature itself. Andrea Camilleri, in his evocative prose, likened it to a staircase for gods, its luminous white marl cliffs cascading gracefully into the sea, as though inviting the heavens to descend. […]

Visit the Greek Temples of Sicily

Pollux and Castor Best

Segesta , Sicily Perched on a serene hill overlooking the Sicilian countryside, the ancient Greek Temple and Theatre of Segesta are timeless treasures that whisper stories of a glorious past. The Doric temple, majestic in its simplicity, stands in near-perfect preservation, its golden limestone columns glowing under the Mediterranean sun. Encircled by wildflowers and olive […]

Eco Tourism Hotel in Castelbuono Sicily

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Watch YouTube Video – Click here! The Best Wines! About Abbiza Santa Anastasia Nestled in the sun-drenched hills of Castelbuono, Sicily, the Abbazia Santa Anastasia Hotel and Winery is a sanctuary where history, luxury, and nature converge in perfect harmony. Once a medieval abbey, this enchanting estate has been lovingly restored, retaining its ancient stone […]

Fish Market in Catania Sicily

Fish Vendor

The Market – Fish, Cheese, Spices and More Catania’s fish market, La Pescheria, is a living, breathing theater of Sicilian life—a place where tradition and vitality collide in a symphony of sights, sounds, and scents. Tucked beneath the shadow of Mount Etna, the market is a vibrant maze of stalls brimming with the treasures of […]

Mt. Etna – An Image Upon The Soul

Mural Etna

There lies a harbour, safe from the winds’ approach and spacious in itself, but near at hand Aetna thunders with terrifying crashes, and now hurls forth to the sky a black cloud, smoking with pitch-black eddy and glowing ashes, and uplifts balls of flame and licks the stars – now violently vomits forth rocks, the […]

10 Irresistible Charming Cities in Europe

London Bridge

Europe is a land of timeless beauty, where cobblestone streets whisper secrets of centuries past and every corner reveals a story waiting to be told. Some cities dazzle with their grandeur, while others enchant with quiet intimacy. From the mirror-like rivers of Prague to the dreamy canals of Bruges, these 10 cities shimmer with a […]

American Hot Springs – Take A Dip

Best Hot Springs America

You Should Take A Dip Geology may be able to explain thermal springs, but we still like to believe there’s a magical element at work. Slipping into steamy water with stones as your bathtub and sky as your ceiling is just that wonderfully surreal. While there are stunning springs to take a dip in worldwide, […]

Puerto Rico – A Land of Promise

waitress

About Old San Juan There is a saying in South Africa that applies to Puerto Rico – Visit once write a book, live a year write a story, live a lifetime and ask a question. Harald Tomesch – Author Tweet There is a ring of truth to the proverb. Puerto Rico is a study in […]

Sicily as Described by Andrea Camilleri

Sicily Port

Anyone traveling to Sicily just has to read a short story or two by Andrea Camilleri.  Perhaps you have heard of his many novels and his famous Inspector Montalbano! Below, you will find a description of Sicily, from one of Italy’s best! Of course, we find Mount Etna described by Virgil, Homer and other great […]

Colorful Curaçao – Hotels, Cruises or Villas

Hotel Restaurant

Curacao – It is a kind of sequel to “Trains, Planes and Automobiles.”  Can you imagine me saying, “You’re going the wrong way?”  There are advantages to each when you travel by land, sea or air.  Villas – Jan Thiel for example has a wide variety of Villa on VRBO – We rented one with […]