Experience Sicily

Tag: sea

  • Rich With Porcini

    Pappardelle pasta with porcini mushrooms served at Taverna al Paladino in Taormina; Porcini mushrooms are in season right now, especially in the region of Etna, where locals have been foraging in the forest for mushrooms for the past few weeks. Savor Sicily’s culture, cuisine, and history with us next year! When you reserve your spot…

  • Inhale Sicily

    I want you to inhale Sicily, and a boat trip through Lo Zingaro nature preserve will enable you to do just that–and dive in too! Not only is such an excursion nature-powered, but you’ll also learn about La Mattanza, the ancient tuna fishing ritual that was practiced in these waters for generations. On Day 11…

  • The Breezy Sea

    Today we felt the wind in our hair and the sun on our faces as we glided on a boat on the Tyrrhenian Sea along the coast of the Lo Zingaro (The Gypsy) nature preserve. It was cooler than usual for this time of year, but that didn’t stop us from swimming in the coves…

  • Breezy Day in Sicily

    Buongiorno from Sicily! Fabulous trips always start with a stop at La Rotonda in Casteldaccia… Where the sea greets you with delicious breezes. What a gift of a day! Stay tuned for more… Let’s experience Sicily together!

  • The Goddess’ View

    If you were to build a temple to the Goddess of Love, wouldn’t it have a view like this? From Erice’s Castello di Venere, where there once was a Temple to Venus, the views of the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mare Tirreno) and Monte Cofano are stupendous. I’m seduced by the view, how about you?

  • Castle on the Sea on the Gulf

    During this week of Ferragosto, many towns celebrate their patron saints, an act of devotion meant to thank them for the abundance received during the harvest season. Celebrations of the Virgin Mother are especially common. For example, in Castellammare del Golfo, pictured, this weekend they will celebrate Maria S.S. del Soccorso, which you can read…

  • Buon Ferragosto!

    Earlier today I had my weekly Skype lesson with my Italian language teacher in Caserta, near Naples. After our lesson, my teacher Vittorio was on the way to the sea to meet up with his friends for Ferragosto, the most important holiday of the year for Italians after Christmas and Easter. Ferragosto is the more…

  • Enchanting Sicily: One Spot Left!

    We’ve got one spot left (for a single person or a couple) on for this September’s small-group, multi-sensory Enchanting Sicily tour, from Sept. 23-30 (with an optional Palermo Extension until Oct. 2). We’ll connect with locals, see UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and experience Sicily’s profound culture. Ask me about a $150/person discount if you register…

  • Secret Swimming Spots

    On our last full day in Sicily earlier this month, I took my intrepid fellow travelers Fred and Nola to another one of my favorite swimming spots. This one though, is mostly for locals, and definitely for experienced swimmers. Down a long staircase maintained by the Comune of Bagheria, the rocky cliffs are dotted with…