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 […]
Sicily as Described by Andrea Camilleri
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 […]
Planning Sicily in 2025
The Island of Sicily offers rolling hills and citrus groves; the valley of ancient Roman temples; and sleepy coastal towns with pristine beaches or island tours; all in the shadow of their mother – Mount Etna. Harald Tomesch – Writer & Author Tweet Sicily at a glance is about the same size as Massachusetts or […]
10 Things to do in Rome
First of all, let’s be clear. You could spend a lifetime in Rome and not see everything… we had 3 days. On the first day we traveled to Civita di Bagnoregio (see post) so that left us 2 days in Rome. Hotels are really important to us and Jamie has to have a pool. That’s […]
Top 20 Things To Do In Venice!
Venice – Venezia The only thing I knew about Venice was what you see at Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel… a couple of bridges over a pristine canal and some romantic gondolas with gondoliers dressed in striped red or blue T-shirts. I was completed awestruck at my first look of the real, authentic Venice! […]
