“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” was filmed in Sicily in fall 2021. The day they shot this scene at the Ear of Dionysius, my tour group was scheduled to be at the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa too. Well, you can guess how that went! We explored the early Christian Catacombs instead, which…
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The Road To Italy Is Open | Spend October in Sicily
The road is clear … let’s celebrate our independence. Italy is open to vaccinated Americans! That means you can now travel to Sicily. Quarantines are no longer necessary when you fly on a designated “COVID-Tested” flight. Hotels, restaurants, sites, museums, shops, entertainment, and excursions are open and welcoming guests. Masks are no longer required outdoors….
Savor Every Moment Together
Cooking is often the activity that bridges generations, but I offer this: so does simply eating and… discovering new places together while traveling. Now how about combining the two!? With our multi-generational June 2018 Ancient Italy: A Cultural Journey Through Campania and Sicily tour, co-hosted by Feast on History, you will be able to create…
Archeological Mysteries Brought to Life
In 1996, I backpacked throughout Europe by myself for two months, on a budget of just $50 a day. It was an exhilarating, remarkable journey: My Grand Tour. Being on a tight budget (so I could keep traveling until my last penny ran out!), I rarely had the luxury of a guide explaining to me…
You Have Arrived
This sea arch, known as the gateway to Lo Zingaro nature preserve, will greet us during our leisure boat trip on Day 2 of Savoring Sicily, this September 22 – October 4, 2016. From our catamaran we will not only be able to see pristine Mediterranean coastline, but also we’ll also have the opportunity to…
May 2016 Tour, Day 1: Scopello
Our Experience Sicily May 2016 small-group tour starts here at Scopello (Trapani Province), a charming fishing village with one of the most breathtaking panoramas you’ll ever see. Join me and chef Melissa Muller for an unforgettable 13 days immersed in Sicily’s rich culture and gastronomic delights! Full details at experiencesicily.com. Contact me today to join…
Enchanting Sicily, Day 1: Breezy After the Storm
LIVE from Sicily | Scopello is always dreamy. Look at the sea with the opposite side of the gulf in the distance! After a stormy night along Sicily’s north coast, we were greeted by clear blue skies and crisp breezes this morning. It’s in the mid-70s (F)/ mid-20s (C), so cooler than one might expect…