My heart is complete whenever I see this tower on my cousins’ property in Bagheria. It signals my other home–filled with the life and vibrance of my Sicilian family who I miss dearly. Spero a presto. #seeyousoonsicily
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Ancient Street in Salemi, Sicily
Street in Salemi, Sicily
Exhale With Your Family This July in Sicily
Take a deep breath and slowly exhale… That’s what I want to do when I see this countryside outside of Licodia Eubea, Sicily, where Experience Sicily is hosting an immersive, family-friendly 10-day travel experience in July. I, Allison Scola, will be your tour leader, and I’ll take care of all of the details so you…
Beyond The Bend: Licodia Eubea
Beyond the bend is a small town with a lot of heart: Licodia Eubea. Join us on Wed., Nov. 28 at 7PM for “An Evening in Licodia Eubea,” featuring a reading by writer and native of Licodia Eubea, Natale Caruso. Meet old friends and make new for a social with light refreshments, music, and literary…
Down History Lane
Santa Lucia’s hometown of Siracusa inspires me with its layers of history and its charming alleyways, like this one pictured, on the island of Ortigia. Think of Ortigia like Manhattan Island is to New York City. It is the ancient, fortified, island center of what became perhaps the most splendid city of Magna Graecia, ancient…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I appreciate all of the support and love I’ve received from you, my dear followers, on this winding, unpredictable road of being a small business owner. Thank you! Warm wishes to you and your loved ones! May you enjoy a peaceful and wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Word On The Street
Palermo’s main “corso,” or avenue, is the Via Vittorio Emanuele. Like most Italian cities, this principal thoroughfare cuts prominently through the metropolis. Pictured is my view of it from the balcony at the Eurostars Centrale Palace Hotel, where I stayed at last year to test it for you! (NB No public ratings here, you’ll have…
Uphill in Modica
Street, Modica Now, imagine a group of men carrying a very heavy statue of Saint George slaying a dragon up this hill, galloping. That’s what’s happening today in author and poet Salvatore Quasimodo’s (1901-1968) hometown for la Festa di San Giorgio.
This Guy is Brave
Narrow, winding mountain roads and the rural nature of life in Sicily create a stimulating driving experience. NB, add an hour to the trip time-length that your GPS has quoted you. Then, take it slow and enjoy the scenery.
Let’s Get Lost in Ortigia
Yesterday in Siracusa was divine. The weather was perfect, and we took time to wander through Ortigia’s medieval and Baroque alleyways. What a beautiful city! I’ll be back next week, and I’m looking forward to getting lost again…