The central southern coastline of Sicily offers a fascinating landscape punctuated by formations of white marlstone, La Scala dei Turchi being the most famous. Punta Bianca (pictured) is another such spot. Loved by locals, it is one of those secret places that takes one’s breath away. Its hard to reach location makes it even more…
Meet The Ladies Of Girgenti
These ladies are a rare breed of goat that is distinguished by its spiral, tall horns and long hair. Called capra girgentana, this species is valuable for its milk that possesses an equal amount of fat to protein. The name girgentana recalls the old Sicilian name of the city of Agrigento, Girgenti. During the mid-twentieth…
Let’s Manifest Safe Travel to Sicily in 2021 and 2022
I’m getting ready to take you off the beaten path (hopefully) in late 2021 and (let’s manifest it!) in 2022. There’s so much to discover in the hidden corners of Sicily. Open your heart and mind, and let’s experience Sicily together. Through Experience Sicily, you can feel Sicily safely.
Baroque Balcony In Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily
Balcony and front door in the UNESCO recognized town of Palazzolo Acreide
A Pastoral Scene In Licodia Eubea, Sicily
Sheep dogs are some of my favorite people (because they are super smart, and they take care of business!). Licodia Eubea, host to our Secret Sicily tour
The Torre di Monterosso
A Spanish-era tower guards the coast of southern Sicily. …Dreaming of hot summer days…
It’s Lemon Season In Sicily
Lemons
More Sicilian Ceramics In Burgio
Burgio, a remote mountain town in Agrigento province, is one of Sicily’s ceramic centers, where for centuries different family studios created distinct pottery. Different from Santo Stefano di Camastra, Caltagirone, and Sciacca, most of Burgio’s are most depicted on tan-colored and off-white beds. If looking for an off-the-beaten path stop, it’s a great place to…
Cat On A Terracotta Roof
Cat on a terracotta roof Ragusa, Sicily
Votive Offerings Through The Millennia
Archaeologists are very careful to identify to whom an ancient temple is dedicated until they have concrete evidence (and I don’t just mean concrete in the sense of stone!). In Siracusa, for example, we know that the temple to Apollo on Ortigia is for Apollo because there is an inscription on the east-facing stairs stating…