You may have stumbled across this article after seeing a mysterious staircase from the sea along the Sicilian Coast on social media. At least, that’s what happened to me. Months before my yearly Sicily trip to visit my family I…
Everything you need to know for visiting the Riserva dello Zingaro in Sicily
Whether you’re a fan of hiking or not (I’m not) Siciliy’s Riserva dello Zingaro is one hike you have to do in your lifetime. This may sound dramatic, but let me set the scene. Imagine sparkling blue water, views for…
Eastern Sicily Road Trip Itinerary | What to know if you only have one week
I grew up spending summers visiting my family in Sicily and have such fond memories of the culture, the people, the food, and the sights. It’s been amazing watching the island pop up on peoples’ travel goals in recent years…
Sicily Travel: How to spend the perfect day in Trabia, Sicily
Located about 40 minutes from the Sicilian capital city of Palermo, Trabia is a coastal village of ~10,000 people. Trabia’s claim to fame is that it was the birthplace of spaghetti pasta. Founded in the 11th century, it is now…
How to Spend 3 Hours in Palermo, Sicily
As the capital of Sicily, and the heart of the island economically and culturally, there is a lot to see in Palermo. You could easily spend a week getting lost in the little streets, popping into hidden churches, and eating…
20 things to know when you visit Sicily for the first time
In one of my recent articles I wrote that Sicily is like no other place you may have visited before. Due to the fact that the island was conquered by many different peoples (Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Normans, etc.), you’ll find…
