My favorite part of the Cannoli Crawl is when my guests are confident about what makes a good cannoli. By the end of our day-long tour of New York City’s Village and Little Italy, they have learned more than they ever thought they would about this beloved pastry to become true Cannoli Connoisseurs. A certificate…
Category: History
Then And Now In Licodia Eubea, Sicily
Today I was at the Brooklyn “Club” of the brotherhood of New Yorkers from Licodia Eubea, Sicily in Catania province. My contact, author Natale Caruso, showed me old photos of the town. And well, I have a matching one I took from the castle in May this year to one he had from the 1920s!…
What A Bear!
One of the outstanding mosaic scenes from the UNESCO site in Piazza Armerina, the Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman era/4th century plantation
Hot Sausage Sounds Good
In Medieval times while in Caccamo, you definitely would have wanted to be on this side of the view from the castle, because if not, you may have been in line to have hot oil poured on you as a means of defence! However, this Sunday, you won’t mind being down on the streets below,…
Sleep Like A Princess
I arrived in Sicily today, and it’s super late here (Ah, jet lag … but really, what’s been keeping me awake is that I’ve been working most of the night!). I’m about to go to sleep, and yes, I’m sleeping in *this* castle! This is a magnificent castle hotel-resort that I’m investigating for your future…
We’ve Got Secrets To Share With You
Connect to off-the-beaten-path Italy in June 2019 during Southern Secrets: Campania and Sicily’s Hidden Corners. Check out the full, 10-day itinerary along with early registration incentive pricing at https://experiencesicily.com/southern-secrets/ Co-hosted by Danielle Oteri of Feast on History and me, Allison Scola, of Experience Sicily, you will be delighted by uncommon excursions and insider knowledge of…
Pistachio Or Chocolate Chip
How do you like yours? I am partial to pistachio. But of course, chocolate chip offers a bitter-sweet contrast that is irresistible! Decide for yourself which cannoli you prefer during one of the upcoming New York Cannoli Crawls! Registration is now live for six dates this fall. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Oct. 13,…
You Won’t Want To Look Away
Piazza Pretoria in Palermo, Sicily better known as Fontana delle Vergogna (the Fountain of Shame). What’s so shameful? Learn the full story at https://experiencesicily.com/2017/12/15/grace-and-shame/
Destination Interrupted
Pictured is my friend and May 2018 tour participant, Dominic, doing his best Hercules imitation at the Cave di Cusa, the quarry for the city of Selinunte. Those limestone blocks were intended for the base of columns of one of the temples of the ancient Greek city, now an outstanding archaeological park. We’ll be spending…
In Good Company in Termini Imerese
Treasures can be found in every town in Sicily. In Termini Imerese, on Sicily’s north coast between Palermo and Cefalù, there are a number of fascinating relics of its extended history. The one that has sparked my curiosity the most is the 14th-century Chiesa di Santa Caterina, which has 15th-century frescoes depicting the life of…