The glitz and glamour of Sicily’s east end doesn’t disappoint. Sharpe jagged cliffs shoot up from the sea, creating a postcard perfect coastline very reminiscent of the Amalfi coast, only better beaches and better water clarity. Taormina is where Sicily’s crème de la crème come to relax. Europeans in the know also make it a …
On the slopes of Mt.Etna, the most active volcano in Europe and one of the most active volcanoes in the world, sits Barone Di VillaGrande. Hiding out in the town of Milo, Sicily just north of Catania forty minutes by car, this luxury boutique winery and resort is pure greatness. The black volcanic soil doesn’t …
Sant’Elia, a small fishing hamlet in the municipality of Santa Flavia, is as beautiful as it looks. A weekend favorite swimming destination for locals, is located about twenty minutes by train from Palermo’s central station. I absolutely loved my two days exploring and swimming the afternoon’s away. The area of Sant’Elia can be explored and …
This was a hard pill to swallow. Trying to narrow down my top 5 for Palermo. I think I have this in the bag. You can literally eat your way through Palermo and explore for a week and still not get outside of a 5 block radius. These are my favorite, not to miss picks. …
The Sicilian love shack’s facade has been completed and WOW! No complaints on my end. The mason’s did their art and executed to perfection. A complete overhaul of all concrete work was preformed. Even the concrete for the balconies was ripped out and replaced. The white and powder blue coordinate tastefully together as if they’re …
Sciacca Sicily is a small coastal fishing village located on the southwest part of the island. From the moment my friend and I entered Sciacca we instinctively knew just from seeing the fishing boats our stomachs were in for an unforgettable food experience. Cobblestone streets flanked by a beautiful marina filled with pastel colored fishing …
T-Minus 30 days and counting until I reach the promise land. The contractors start early morning to beat the Sicilian heat. By 11 a.m it’s too late. 100 degree temp without a cloud in the sky hit come noon. Summer’s heat is no joke in the south of Italy. Come 1:30 they will retire for …
Di Giovanna in the Sambuca region of Sicily is my go to supply for Nero D’Avola. Close to home, about 45 minutes away I can speed there in about 30 to stock up. Just kidding. I don’t speed. All jokes aside this multi-generational family owned organic vineyard managed by brothers Gunther and Klaus Di Giovanna …
What can I say other than Palermo’s food scene is way under the radar from the masses. I don’t mind that. I can get a reservation with no hassle at Michelin star restaurants like Osteria del Vespri and Bebop. I tend to go with the chef’s 5 or 7 course tasting menu with wine pairings. …
The question should be why not? I don’t see how Sicily has been off so many American’s radar for so long. The Brit’s have been coming for some time and other European expats have been calling Sicily home for many moons. Time to wake up and smell the pasta! Sicily has thousands of homes and …