Sicily’s center during February, March, and April offers travelers outstanding scenery for walking and taking it all in. And then there are the villages that must be visited to truly understand Sicily’s soul. Temperatures range from 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning to 65 by midday. It’s perfect for hiking and enjoying the stupendous views…
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Photography Tour Of Sicily, Monday Evening, February 13
The Sicilian cart maker’s shop, Ragusa Ibla. Join me and Don Toothaker of Photography in Sicily for a Visual Tour of Sicily on Monday, February 13 at 7pm Eastern online! Register for this complimentary event at https://edu.huntsphoto.com/event/online-hunts-photo-talks-a-visual-tour-of-sicily/. And read our February 2023 newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/experiencesicily/february-2023
Sant’Agata Illustrated Strength Through Her Faith
Viva Sant’Agata! The three day mid-winter Feast of Sant’Agata is upon us! Agata was a virgin martyr who died in 251 CE. Legend is that she was the beautiful daughter of a wealthy family from Catania. A faithful Christian, Agatha swore herself to Jesus. Important to know, during her lifetime, Christianity was illegal under Roman…
Yoga In Sicily Complete With Magical Sunsets
This sunset was the star a beautiful evening from Yoga in Sicily with Clio Mallin last June. Come with us in June 2023! 11 days of wonderful yoga practices integrated with the energy of Sicily’s outstanding natural and cultural beauty. Learn more at https://experiencesicily.com/yoga-in-sicily-2023/
Let’s Go to the New York Travel Show Jan. 28 and 29
Let’s go to the show! The Travel Show that is! Next weekend Jan. 28 and 29, Experience Sicily will be at the NYC Travel and Adventure Show at the Jacob Javits Center. Find us at Booth 356. AND at our Global Beats Stage performances and Raffle on Sat. at 10:30AM and Sun. at 11:30AM. Come…
January 1693 Leveled Everything
I can’t emphasis enough how significant the infamous earthquakes of 1693 were to eastern Sicily. First of all, it wasn’t just one day or one event. “The earthquake” was a series of tremors that started on January 9, 1693 with a hypothetical 6.2 magnitude (there was no Richter Scale at the time) followed by a…
Borgo Parrini Inspires
Yesterday, I took a side trip to Borgo Parrini, a tiny neighborhood of the town of Partinico, which you’ll find a few miles west of Palermo. Originally developed in the 16th century by the Jesuits (Parrini means priests.), the division of homes has been occupied over the centuries by various residents, mostly supporting agricultural activities…
The Tour Exceeded Our Expectations
It’s hard to summarize a tour like May’s Enchanting Sicily. We cover so much ground during the two weeks that we spend together on this magical island. I want to thank our wonderful clients for their trust in us! When I hear feedback like, “The tour exceeded our expectations!” and “We thank everyone for enriching…
May 2022 Enchanting Sicily | We’ve Done So Much
We’ve been so busy, it’s been difficult to post about all we’ve done the last week. And, we still have 6 days to soak up Sicily! Here are some highlights of our village experience today in the Sicani Mountains north of Agrigento.
May 2022 Enchanting Sicily | Pretour Taormina
Mount Etna welcomed our Enchanting Sicily group on Sunday with a stupendously clear day after a volcanic fireworks display from her northeast crater on Saturday night. We’ve got an outstanding itinerary for the next two weeks… Follow our stories to be part of our adventure!