Pizza. Pasta. Beach. Baroque. La Dolce Vita! Sicily promises to be a fantastic trip, but the road trip still needs some planning. I’m happy to provide you with…
When we think of Italian food, we quickly think of pizza, pasta, and tiramisu. But Sicily? That’s a culinary adventure in itself. Discover the flavors and practical tips: what time do you sit down for dinner? And do you go to a trattoria or an osteria? I’m here to help!
The Greeks saw centuries ago how beautiful Sicily’s southern coast is. They built the Valley of the Temples there, near Agrigento. Valle dei Templi is now pretty much Sicily’s most important attraction. So come check it out.
Where olive groves meet the Mediterranean Sea, there lies Sciacca. In southeastern Sicily, crystal-clear blue waters and deep green olive trees await you. Life seems to move just a little slower here. Explore Sciacca’s historic center and discover peace in the surrounding countryside.
This blog is meant to temper your expectations of Scala dei Turchi a bit. Because you’ve probably also seen those beautiful photos of people climbing on gorgeous white rocks. Starting in 2025, you need a ticket to visit Scala dei Turchi – and those tickets are in demand! Let me tell you more about it.
In the town of Caltagirone in Sicily, everything revolves around ceramics. It’s literally everywhere: streets, restaurants, stairs – everything becomes more beautiful with ceramics, is the motto here. You see ceramics all over the island anyway. Still, ceramics from Caltagirone is (so I’m told) on a completely different level. Come see for yourself!
Baroque, wine ice cream, and donkey sausage? You bet, Ragusa has it all. Ragusa in Sicily is one of the baroque towns in the Val di Noto. Wander through the historic center and alternate between baroque churches and palazzos with terrace hopping. Ask for the house specialties, and suddenly, you’re on a culinary journey, too. I’m happy to share some travel tips for Ragusa with you.
The magic of the town of Noto in southeastern Sicily becomes clear around sunset. The many baroque buildings take on a warm, golden glow. It almost looks like a movie set (and it turns out it actually is). In this blog, I’m sharing the 10 best things to do in Noto, Sicily.
Syracuse is probably my biggest surprise on my Sicily trip. It’s a town on the southeastern coast of Sicily, and I’d never heard of it before. Without any expectations, I step onto the Ortigia peninsula, and I’m completely smitten. The old center is car-free, packed with charming terraces, and along the narrow streets are typical Italian buildings in warm, earthy tones featuring elegant balconies. In Syracuse, it’s easy to lose track of time.
