As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to stay in a villa in Italy. It just sounds so incredibly romantic … staying near a small town in an old…
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When you’ve had enough of the gritty realness of Catania, I recommend hopping aboard a sailing boat and spending the day cruising the rocky coastline north. On a sunny day…
On my first trip to Sicily Catania wasn’t on my list. And it’s no wonder, because at the time Lonely Planet described its historic centre as ‘decayed and depressing’. From…
What ignites your interest in visiting a particular part of the world? And how long does it take you to eventually get there? For me, often it’s films. I’ll see…
I really love Palermo. It’s one of my favourite cities, not only in Italy but anywhere in the world. I fell in love with it the moment I arrived, but…
Like many of you I’m someone who enjoys getting off the beaten track every now and again. A chance to skip other tourists, the queues and other frustrations that go…
I can’t talk about Sicily and not talk about food! It’s divine and although it is possible have a bad meal there, it’s very, very easy to have a good…
There’s lots to love about Sicily. Here are my top 10 experiences and places, in no particular order. Hope you like them too! PALERMO It’s an incredible city and one…
I fell in love with a Sicilian before I fell in love with Sicily. Before I met him I didn’t know much about it. Only two or three people I…
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