Noto, Sicily : A Baroque Pearl Full of Treasures

Noto, located in the southeast of Sicily, dazzled me with its atmosphere and architecture. Contemporary cathedral, churches and palaces, all in almost identical shade of golden honey, truly represent the Sicilian Baroque. This clean and tidy town, with an attractive center with over 30 churches and 40 palaces, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002.

Marzamemi, Sicily : The Picturesque Fishing Village You Will Love

Visiting Marzamemi is like visiting a town that seems to have come out of an old tale. Characterized by the yellow stone houses arranged around two natural harbors truly makes Marzamemi a little gem not be missed on your journey as you discover Easter Sicily.

Tropea, Italy : A Spectacular Seaside Town You Want to Journey

It is Italians' little secret. A place where beaches are magnificent and the waters are crystal clear, turquoise and warm. Where the weather holds up the majority of the season making it an excellent place to visit. It is a town that sits in a dramatic coastal cliff with endless and stunning views. Known as the "pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea", Tropea is town you want to add to your Italian summer itinerary.

Taormina, The Hill-Top Town You’ll Fall In Love With

Living in the biggest island in the Mediterranean is giving me a lot of opportunities to explore it. Throughout history, from the Greeks to modern day Italy, Sicily has had high-importance strategically for military operations, economic trade, and control of resources. From ancient times to modern day life it has also been a place to holiday and no other town stands out like Taormina.

On a hill-top not too far away from the strait that divides Sicily from the Italian Peninsula lies a charming city, facing out toward the Ionian Sea from a high, natural terrace. With its Medieval architecture, its ancient Greek soul, and the colors of Mediterranean foliage, Taormina is one of the most beautiful places you could visit in the world. The Greeks and Romans who holidayed in Taormina savoured that very same view, and it continues to be a destination to this day.

Centuripe, Sicily : A Unique Village That Looks Like A Person

Italy is a country full of truly unique villages in the world. You can find places that are known for their rich history, while others are known just for their particular beauty. In Sicily there is a place that is peculiar and fascinating that is known for its shape. The name of this town is Centuripe.

It is a village that gets its beauty from being perched on five cliffs that are joined together, which gives life to a picturesque man-shape. Known as the "balcony of Sicily", this town has stunning views across to Mount Etna. Centuripe has avoided mass tourism, since It has been on my to-do-list, I will be the visiting tourist to explore this place.

Ragusa, Sicily : A Fascinating City Trapped In Time

I am on the move exploring Sicily again, searching and exploring to find the best things this Mediterranean island has to offer. I heard about Ragusa from some locals who encouraged me to visit this charming little town. I was told, “If you want to see how Sicily looked like in the 17th century, you need to go there”. Well, I have it on my sight and I want to see what this town is all about. My camera is fully charged, so let’s see what I can discover and learn about this area. I am intrigued and ready to explore this city. Ragusa here I come!

ENJOY ONE FULL DAY IN ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Rich of history dating back from 753 B.C., it is full of archeological sites, attractions and things to do. With what Rome has to offer, you could stay a lifetime exploring it. No wonder they call it "The Eternal City.

Attracting millions of visitors every year. It is a perfect place to start your Italian trip. I had the luxury to fly in for a weekend and managed to see a lot. I arrived on a Friday morning, had all Saturday, and left on Sunday morning. Even with one full day, you would be surprised of what you can see.

I LOST MY U.S. PASSPORT OVERSEAS, NOW WHAT?

So far everything I have been writing about here was about places I have been to. This time I want to talk about what happened to me as 2021 was coming to an end. I arrived in Sicily late September of 2021 excited and ready to hit the ground running. Then I realized that my passport was missing.

How to Explore the Stunning Siracusa Archeological Park

As Roman and Greek history came together, two of the most significant ancient archaeological sites from both civilizations are situated next to one another…

Syracuse & Ortigia, Discover The Astonishing Ancient City Southeast Of Sicily

Siracusa (or Syracuse, as it is still often referred as in English) is a beautiful town, with plenty to see for at least a couple of days. This town is a fine cultural destination and very significant in developing the Mediterranean culture for over three millennia, which is why it is recognized by UNESCO's heritage list.