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 …
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 …
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Summer is upon us and the heat index is on the rise. It’s no secret that the temperature will hit triple digits in Sicily during summer months. If you happen to find yourself in southwest Sicily on a sunny very hot day then I suggest heading to the beach to cool off for a refreshing …
It’s that time of the year again, spring is upon us and summer is just right around the corner. Dreaming of getting away from it all, packing it all up and starting a new life? It’s a new year and new opportunities. Well the beautiful town of Petralia Soprana, just a short drive outside of …
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 …
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 …
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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 …