Mount Etna has been talking to us consistently this year. She has said hello 50 times since February, which has led to her southeastern crater now extending a little over 11,000 feet above sea level, surpassing the northeastern crater’s height, which was the highest point for decades. Etna has four summit craters, now two that…
Category: Nature, Seasons
Climbing To The Top Of La Rocca In Cefalù, Sicily
While in Sicily in August, my cousin Evelina (and Experience Sicily colleague) and I climbed to the top of La Rocca in Cefalù to see the remains of the ancient temple of Diana and the magnificent views of the medieval town below. If you are up for the hike, it is a rewarding way to…
Sunset Over The Three Pools
Take me to your wild waters. See you soon Sicily! (Le Tre Piscine, Bagheria)
Sicilians You’ll Want to Know | #2. Fabrizio
Fabrizio Tastaì has bright blue eyes and a free spirit that will inspire you to literally climb mountains. Having grown up on the slopes of Mount Etna, he’s made it his business to show you the power and beauty of his home, this magnificent volcano. Today he hosted our clients Kira and Ian (Pictured, Fabrizio…
These Ladies Make Excellent Cannoli
When you know what makes an excellent cannoli, you don’t bother with the bad ones. You’ll learn what does make an excellent cannoli on the Cannoli Crawl when you join me in New York City on Saturday, July 10 (or July 24). Seriously, don’t tell me you don’t like cannoli, because that’s like saying you…
The Road To Italy Is Open | Spend October in Sicily
The road is clear … let’s celebrate our independence. Italy is open to vaccinated Americans! That means you can now travel to Sicily. Quarantines are no longer necessary when you fly on a designated “COVID-Tested” flight. Hotels, restaurants, sites, museums, shops, entertainment, and excursions are open and welcoming guests. Masks are no longer required outdoors….
Afternoon In Sicily
Nap time at the Archaeological Area of Eraclea Minoa (Agrigento Province) This cat knows the routine. In Sicily, from about 1 o’clock to 4:30/5 o’clock in the afternoon, it’s lunchtime and then nap time. So, do your sightseeing from 9 in the morning, have lunch at 1 o’clock at a family-run trattoria, then head back…
52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #49. Swim Off A Boat In Turquoise Seas
(Location: Scopello)
52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #44. Explore It on Foot or by Bicycle
Spring is a beautiful time to take in the Iblean Mountains’ wildflowers up close. Summer in the Egadi Islands invites another kind of magic — the reward of hidden swimming spots. Fall serves up encounters with Sicilians engaged in the grape and olive harvests throughout the region, while winter months, which are mild, provide access…
52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #38. Wild Landscapes
There’s beauty when you take a walk on the wild side.