The Sicilian Blue Zone. Does it Exist?

Recently I finished reading Dan Buettner’s The Blue Zones. A book on lessons for living a longer, more healthier life style based on people from around the world that have lived the longest. These five areas around the world included place like Okinawa Japan, Sardinia in Italy, Loma Linda California, Ikaria Greece and the Costa …

Eat,eat,eat! Sicilian steaks that will blow your mind. Mangia!

Although Sicily is known for its delicious seafood, there are also several places where you can find excellent steaks. Here are some popular restaurants in Sicily that are known for serving delicious steaks: These are just a few places I would recommend depending on the area you are located while traveling through Sicily. I’m located …

A time to celebrate! Agrigento, Sicily 2025

Agrigento has a lot to look forward to in the near future. The beautiful coastal town in southwest Sicily has just been named the Italian capital of culture for the year 2025, beating out nine other cities for the recognition. Agrigento, the capital city of the Agrigento province, is the beating heart of this corner …

Amazing travel deals to Sicily you should take advantage of in 2023

Is Sicily calling your name? The wild and rugged but yet charming and utterly delicious island of Sicily has major travel deals for the foreseeable future. Recently the Sicilian tourism board has announced that through December 2023, If booked through their website, all flights from domestic Europe and international have they ability to redeem a …

The must do, quintessential Sicilian day boat tour you won’t want to miss!

Steering the helm at Rosa Dei Venti excursions in port San Leone and Porto Empedolce, located just on the outskirts of Argrigento, Sicily is a captain by the name of Natalello Calogero. Regarded by many as one of the best boat rental businesses and day boat captains around. He plans on taking his boat charted …

A quick dive into The Valley Of Temples & why it should be at the top of your Sicilian itinerary

Located just outside of Agrigento, The Valley of Temples or Valle dei Templi in proper Italian should not be missed while in Sicily. This place is by far the best preserved greek ruins still standing outside of Athens, Greece. The shear size of this archeological site is immense so bring your walking shoes, pack some …

Sicily’s Dreamy Southwest Mountain Towns

I’ve held off from writing this article for some time. Personal reason’s have held me back I guess, but it is time. Almost long over due and I’ve been questioned why multiple times. “Timing is everything” I tell the one’s asking. This article hit’s home, literally. I’m blessed to own a home in Alessandria Della …