Sunset at Stairs of the Turks
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Great Dining In An Imaginary World
From The Books We Love & Films We See Amid the cinematic banquet of films about food that emerged in the twilight of the twentieth century, Babette’s Feast looms like a rare and exquisite dish—rich with meaning, layered with flavors, and spiced with a subtle sensuality that lingers long after the credits roll. This 1987 Danish […]
Puerto Rico – A Land of Promise
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 […]
Sarasota Dreaming
A Weedend In the Sun! It’s January and the snow is falling as the Packers prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks in the January 2020 NFL Playoffs and we are restless to get to Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Venice, Bradenton or Naples to flee the cold weather. We’ve done it dozens of times and we […]
