I send sincere thanks to my Life In A Remote Sicilian Town fellow travelers and our hosts in Licodia Eubea. I’ve been on the move since last Monday when we said goodbye. This is my first moment to publicly reflect on what a wonderful experience it was! The people of Licodia Eubea filled our hearts…
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Eat Gelato With Sicilians This July
Escape the ordinary with an immersive 10 days in the mountain town of Licodia Eubea, Sicily. Let me, Allison Scola your host, take care of the details while you create memories. You’ll delight in Sicily’s treasures—its people, its heritage, its cuisine, and its natural beauty. Practice your Italian! Meet the mayor! Join Experience Sicily for…
Burgio, Another of Sicily’s Ceramic Centers
Burgio is one of Sicily’s ceramic centers, where for centuries different family studios created distinct pottery. Different from Santo Stefano di Camastra, Caltagirone, and Sciacca, Burgio’s designs are depicted on a tan-colored bed versus white. During our Secret Sicily tour earlier this month, on our excursion led by Val di Kam, we visited Arcuri Ceramics,…
It Scrapes the Sky
When our Experience Sicily tour met the music duo Fratelli Mancuso last week, I really did mean it when I titled the post, “On Top of the World.” Not only did I feel that way after listening to their breathtaking musicianship, but geographically speaking, it also seemed to be the case! Sutera, their hometown, really…