Author: Allison Scola
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The Pillars of Paradise in Siracusa, Sicily
When you are in the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa, Sicily there is more to see here than just the ancient Greek and Roman ruins. Pay attention too to the large pillar(s) that you’ll see in the Latomie del Paradiso on the way to The Ear of Dionysius cave. What exactly are these pillars? Well,…
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The Gothic Ruin in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily
The Portale di San Giorgio or the Portal of Saint George is the only thing that remains of the gothic-style church of Saint George that existed in Ragusa Ibla before the 1693 earthquake. The original church was built in the early 1300s, then modified in the 1500s after it suffered damage from an earthquake in…
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My Study of Wheat in Sicily
I’ve been watching the wheat grow. I know, it’s like watching a pot boil. It takes many weeks for the durum wheat seeds that are planted before Saint Martin’s Day, November 11, to germinate and then transform into the grain that becomes the semolina flour that becomes our bread and pasta, but it’s been a…
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Celebrate Saint Joseph’s Day in New York City in March 2026
Saint Joseph is Sicily’s Patron Saint. He’s a powerful protector, the surrogate father of Jesus, the patron of fathers, fatherhood, carpenters, and those who toil for their work, and the guardian of the hearth and home. Sicilians celebrate San Giuseppe with fervor! Join us on Sunday, March 22 in New York City at Cacio e…
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I Saw The Pyramids! Reflections: When A Tour Operator Takes A Tour
Yes, it’s true! I just returned from a trip to Egypt. My mother Claire will be 80 years-old in March. She and her husband Brian are seasoned international travelers, and to celebrate her milestone birthday, she wanted to go to Egypt. I was blessed to be invited along with my beau. Since it was a gift…
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Mid-Winter In Sicily Is Marked By The Feast of Sant’Agata
I’m thinking back to last year’s Feast of Sant’Agata. What an amazing few days it was with Don Toothaker and our Hunt’s Photo Photography in Sicily adventure! We were right in the middle of the action in Catania for the mid-winter feast. But not only – – we started in Palermo and traveled through Sicily…
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January 24 – 25, Sharing Sicily-Love at the NY Travel Show
Oh, yeah… I remember this smile! Summer seems so far away… These days I am sitting all day and night in front of my computer screen: the shadow of my work as a tour operator! The heavy lifting to plan and reserve the details for 2026 is happening as we speak! Warm weather will return…
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Brewing Up Sicily for 2026 and 2027
We’ve already been brewing up something good for you in 2026, and 2027 plans are on the stove heating up! Now’s the time to reserve your spot on our 2026 small group tours, which are filling up. See what tour in 2026 may match your wanderlust at https://experiencesicily.com/2026-tours-of-sicily/ Meanwhile, we’re preparing our 2027 tour portfolio…
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Sicilian Christmas Cookies
Merry Christmas! Buon Natale! We at Experience Sicily wish you a joyful and safe celebration! Buccellati are very closely associated with Christmas in Sicily. They are pastries often stuffed with chopped dried figs, pumpkin jam, honey, raisins, almonds, orange rind, cinnamon, and Marsala wine. Both professional and home bakers make them. Cuccidati, pictured here, are…