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  • Look Up In Palazzolo Acreide

    Look up! A palazzo in the town of Palazzolo Acreide possesses the longest Baroque-style balcony in Sicily. This is a detail of the many faces along its support beams that are expressing various emotions and provoking looks. Palazzolo Acreide is one of the eight towns that make up the “Late Baroque Towns of the Val…

  • This Is Very Sicilian

    There is a story here. Yes, it’s a beautiful balcony. But look more closely. There is something else very Sicilian about this. Hmmm… If you guessed the garbage can hanging from the rope dangling from the balcony, you are correct! You will see this phenomenon all over Sicily. Baskets. Buckets. Bags. Yup. It’s a practical…

  • Baroque Balcony In Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily

    Balcony and front door in the UNESCO recognized town of Palazzolo Acreide

  • Beautiful Baroque Balcony In Sicily

    Baroque balcony in the UNESCO recognized town of Scicli, Ragusa Province, Sicily

  • Baroque Balcony In Ragusa

    Balcony with musician at center, Ragusa

  • Noticing Beauty In Ortigia

    Live from Sicily! My morning walk was full of treasures. I’ve been to Siracusa many times. Yet, each time, I allow myself to see it with fresh eyes. Here’s a reminder… When traveling, allow yourself to wander and to notice. The rewards of discovering simple acts of beauty will bring you joy. Don’t rush. Leave…

  • A Dash of Fucsia for Your Tour of Sicily

    Balcony, Messina historic center with Bougainvillea flowers

  • Noticing the Normal

    Old door and balcony, Palermo

  • The Word On The Street

    Palermo’s main “corso,” or avenue, is the Via Vittorio Emanuele. Like most Italian cities, this principal thoroughfare cuts prominently through the metropolis. Pictured is my view of it from the balcony at the Eurostars Centrale Palace Hotel, where I stayed at last year to test it for you! (NB No public ratings here, you’ll have…