Aeolian Islands: Volcanic Paradise in Sicily’s Northern Waters
Just off Sicily’s northern coast, the Aeolian Islands jut out of the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea like ancient sea monsters frozen ...
The Moment I First Saw Palatine Chapel’s Golden Light and Gasped
I stood at the entrance of the Palatine Chapel, not knowing what I was about to walk into. As I ...
Cappella Palatina: The Golden Chapel Where Three Civilizations Created Perfection
Stepping into the Cappella Palatina in Sicily feels like tumbling into a golden daydream. Time seems to pause here. This ...
Taormina: How to Experience Sicily’s Most Glamorous Town Without Breaking the Bank
Taormina sits perched on a hillside above the glittering Mediterranean, and honestly, it deserves the title of Sicily’s crown jewel. ...
Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel: Guide to Sicily’s Greatest Royal Complex
Standing in front of the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel in Palermo, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed by how ...
When Mount Etna Erupted During My Dinner in Taormina
I sat on the terrace of a little restaurant in Taormina, savoring a quiet dinner, when everything changed. The sky ...
From Arab Emirs to Spanish Viceroys: My Journey Through Sicily’s Royal History
As I wandered through Sicily’s winding streets, I felt like I was stepping through centuries of royal history. The island’s ...
Norman Palace: The Oldest Royal Residence in Europe Still in Use
Standing in the heart of Palermo, Sicily, I felt genuinely awestruck by the Norman Palace. This building has watched centuries ...
Taormina: The Clifftop Resort That Enchanted Artists and Royalty
Taormina sits high above Sicily’s eastern coastline, and honestly, it stole my heart the second I wandered onto its ancient ...
Palermo Cathedral: Guide to Visiting Sicily’s Most Eclectic Church
Standing in front of Palermo Cathedral, I can’t help but be awed by its wild mix of architectural styles. This ...
Discovering Islamic Inscriptions in a Catholic Cathedral: My Surprise in Palermo
When I stepped through the grand doorway of Palermo Cathedral, I honestly didn’t expect to stumble across traces of Islamic ...
Palermo Cathedral: The Building That Tells Sicily’s Entire History
When I stand before Palermo Cathedral, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed by how much history one building can hold. ...
Historic Syracuse: Where Greek, Roman and Baroque Treasures Converge
Wandering the ancient streets of Syracuse in Sicily feels like stepping into a living museum. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ...
When Ancient Greek Temples Transform into Baroque Cathedrals
The ancient world and the Baroque era seem worlds apart, but their religious architecture actually shares some fascinating connections. When ...
Ortygia Island: The Beating Heart of Historic Syracuse
Wandering through the ancient limestone streets of Ortygia, I couldn’t help but feel like I’d tumbled into another era. This ...
Taormina Greek Theater: Guide to Events, Tickets and Best Photo Spots
Sitting high on a hillside above the sparkling Mediterranean, the Greek Theatre of Taormina is easily Sicily’s most breathtaking ancient ...
Watching Opera Where Ancient Greeks Once Sat: My Night at Teatro Antico
As the sun started dipping behind the Ionian Sea, I found myself perched on these ancient stone seats. Audiences have ...
Taormina Greek Theater: Ancient Drama Against a Perfect Mediterranean Backdrop
Perched on a hillside above the deep-blue Mediterranean, Taormina’s Greek Theater has to be one of Sicily’s most breathtaking ancient ...