Mimosa, the flower and tree pictured, is the symbol of International Women’s Day or la Festa della Donna in Italy. It is currently blooming in warmer climates of the Italian peninsula. International Women’s Day is celebrated throughout the world. It recognizes the contributions of women to society, originating in the labor and suffrage movements of…
Foraging For Wild Fennel In Sicily
‘Tis the season for foraging wild fennel in Sicily. Not to be confused with the bulb fennel we have in our supermarkets in the United States, wild fennel is mostly fronds (the fern-like leaves), and it contains the best flavor when it is young. One finds wild fennel in the mountains and countryside. A keen…
The Rock Of Caltabellota
La rocca (the rock) of Caltabellota, lit by the sunset
Curves And Vistas In Sicily
The shortcut to Palermo through Caccamo offers adventuresome drivers lots of curves and beautiful vistas.
The Joy Of Strade Brutte In Sicily
When you take those “strade brutte,” meaning “ugly roads” that you are afraid for your car to drive down, you’ll see some beautiful scenery, like this hill that exists somewhere between Palermo and Trapani Provinces. (NB those are ruins of an ancient castle on top of the hill)
Leave The World Behind At Punta Bianca
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