In May, during our tour Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below, we’ll be staying right near this stunning Fontana di Diana in Ortigia, Siracusa that tells the story of the Nereid-water nymph Aretusa and her protector, the goddess Artemis/Diana. One day while hunting in the forest in Greece, Aretusa decided to take a…
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We Start Here In May: Ortigia, Siracusa
“This was no ordinary group tour! It was an exquisitely curated travel and cultural adventure.” – Peter from Marblehead, MA about our May Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below tour that starts here (4 nights) in Ortigia (Siracusa). Join me and Tony Allicino May 25 to June 6, 2020 to explore the myths…
Bring Heat To Your 2020 With A Trip To Sicily
Bring heat to your 2020 with a trip to Sicily! I’m thrilled to announce our Experience Sicily 2020 small-group, multisensory tours. May, June, July, and September… all of the details are at https://experiencesicily.com/2020-tours-of-sicily/. The joy we’ll create together will warm your soul for years to come. Amuni’! Let’s experience Sicily together! (Photo Credit: Chiara Musumeci…
Hypnotized In Siracusa’s Piazza del Duomo
Ortigia’s Piazza del Duomo seduces me with her beauty, but then, when she adds in the harmonies and melodies of an accordion player, I’m hypnotized.
Live from Sicily! Remote Town, Day 4
Live from Sicily! Day 4 of Life In A Remote Sicilian Town. A day of history, alleyways, and seaside dining. Siracusa’s archeological park, Ortigia’s magical stradine, and a romantic dinner in Marzamemi on the Ionian Sea under the sunset and lunar eclipse!
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…
Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: Day 3
Live from Sicily! Day 3 of Experience Sicily Myths and Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below. Free time, a visit to the ancient Jewish baths (Mikveh) where we read the Kaddish for those who left this place in 1492 and 1493 during the beginning of the Spanish Inquisition, and then a cooking experience with Alessia…
Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: Day 2
Live from Sicily! Experience Sicily Day 2 of Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below. We dove deeply into the history and beauty of magical Siracusa and Ortigia Island. A magnificent performance of The Trojan Women and so much more!
Apollo Inspires The Start Of Our Journey
Live from Sicily! Today starts our Myths and Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below tour. This itinerary, co-hosted by Tony Allicino, has been a dream of mine to lead since before starting Experience Sicily. It’s a journey to the heart–both of Sicily and of oneself! We’ll be visiting sacred sites throughout the island that are…
Dance Through 2019 With Joy
Happy New Year! Buon Anno! Bon’annu nuvo!