No reason to be sad. I’m gonna do right by you. Amunì! I’ve got your ticket to ride. Join me in 2020 for a small-group tour. Use the code YES2020 and pay in-full by February 1, 2020 and receive an additional $150 off of your tour per person. More at Experience Sicily https://experiencesicily.com/2020-tours-of-sicily/. Contact me…
Category: Nature
Beaches On Sicily’s South Coast
During Experience Sicily’s Life in A Remote Sicilian Town tour from July 16 to 25, we leave the mountains to enjoy the beaches of southern Sicily. Throughout the week, you’ll have an opportunity to swim, sunbathe, and walk along the shores of the island. The Mediterranean Sea is the body of water on the Sicily’s…
Swimming In Sicily
During these gray days of January in the northeastern United States, I dream of summer in Sicily. Photos that I took of places I swam just months ago give me hope that it won’t be too long until I return to them. There are many different approaches to swimming in Sicily: beaches (both sandy and…
It Looks Like Snow
Yes, it looks like snow, but this isn’t snow. In fact, I took this photo while hiking in Sicily in July! It is the natural wonder of Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, on Sicily’s south coast near Agrigento. The white cliffs pictured are made of a hard-mud material that is a combination…
A Slice Of Heaven In Sicily
Artichokes are currently growing in Sicily for the first of two annual seasons (One season is in the spring, the other species is harvested in the fall.). I took this photo while driving through Sicily last January… I can’t really say where I was exactly, but I stopped the car in the middle of the…
Enjoy Sicily’s Mountain Views
Let’s sit and enjoy the view! During our October 2020 Stunning Sicily tour, you’ll have an opportunity to go off the beaten path and into the mountains of Sicily, where you’ll comune with nature and the locals (both people and sheep!). After time in Taormina and Siracusa, you’ll enjoy discovering this hidden corner of Sicily….
Visiting Sicily’s Mount Etna Volcano
Mount Etna in eastern Sicily is Europe’s largest, most active volcano. There are many ways to visit this UNESCO site and wonder of the world. The most informative, safest, and sustainable way is with professional guides who are aware of current activity and conditions. An excursion on Etna is thrilling, and our Experience Sicily clients…
Inhale and Exhale In Cefalù
Roger II, my favorite Norman king, fell in love with Cefalù when he took shelter here in a harrowing storm in the early 12th century. As a reward for the citizens’ kindness and hospitality, he commissioned the town’s stirring Arab-Norman cathedral, intending it to be his final resting place. He knew what was good! Take…
Upcoming Sicily-Inspired Events in NYC: Shop Small And Save
In honor of SHOP SMALL this weekend, we are offering 15% off of all of our upcoming events. Use the code SMALLBIZ upon check-out by Tues., Dec. 3, 2019 at 11:59PM to receive your discount. Visit https://experiencesicily.com/events/ for all of our upcoming NYC area Sicily-inspired events: Santa Lucia next Sunday, Cannoli Crawls, Cooking with Annalisa,…
Someday Is Not A Day Of The Week: Travel To Sicily In 2020
“Someday” is not a day of the week. Now is the perfect time to plan your 2020 trip to Sicily, where you can experience breathtaking natural beauty, heartwarming local hosts, outstanding cuisine, and remarkable world heritage. Let’s talk about what’s right for you: an Experience Sicily small-group, boutique tour, a custom itinerary plan for you…