Tasting the Smoke: How Mount Etna’s Volcanic Soil Creates Sicily’s Most Exciting Wines
Sicily’s Mount Etna claims the title of Europe’s most active volcano, but it doesn’t just erupt lava—it also shapes some ...
Buffalo Mozzarella and Ancient Temples: A Perfect Day in Paestum
Just a stone’s throw from the Amalfi Coast, you’ll find Paestum—a place where time feels like it slows down. On ...
Greek Temples in Perfect Preservation: The Wonder of Paestum
Walking through the ancient site of Paestum in southern Italy honestly feels like stepping into a time machine. Just a ...
The Day I Climbed an Erupting Volcano and Lived to Tell the Tale
The ground shook under my feet as I stood at the rim of the active volcano. Ash spun in the ...
Mount Etna: Guide to Hiking, Wine Tasting and Villages on an Active Volcano
Standing at the base of Mount Etna, I felt absolutely tiny next to Europe’s highest active volcano. This giant rises ...
Mount Etna: Europe’s Most Active Volcano and Sicily’s Natural Wonder
Mount Etna towers at 3,403 meters (11,165 feet), dominating Sicily’s eastern coastline. When I first caught sight of it, I ...
Why I Spent Three Days Exploring Sicily’s Ancient Greek Temples
When I first set foot in Sicily, I didn’t expect to fall so hard for its ancient Greek temples. This ...
When the Sea Gave Up its Secrets: The Boat Houses of Herculaneum
In the shadow of Vesuvius, I stumbled upon one of archaeology’s most haunting treasures. The boat houses of Herculaneum, uncovered ...
Better Than Pompeii? Why Herculaneum Offers a More Intimate Ancient Experience
When I first visited the Bay of Naples, I expected Pompeii to be the highlight of my archaeological adventures. Instead, ...
Valley of the Temples: The Ancient Greek Colony Rivaling Athens in Grandeur
Walking through the Valley of the Temples in Sicily, you almost feel like you’ve slipped into the glory days of ...
Monreale: The Norman-Arab-Byzantine Masterpiece Above Palermo
High above Palermo’s lively chaos, Monreale Cathedral sits like a golden crown. When I visited, sunlight poured through ancient windows ...
Standing Speechless Before 6,000 Square Meters of Golden Mosaics
The first time I walked into St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, I just stopped and stared. Above me, and honestly ...
Thermal Paradise: The Healing Waters of Ischia’s Gardens
Just off the coast of Naples, I found a true thermal paradise that hooked me on my first visit. Ischia, ...
Castello Aragonese: Spending the Night in Ischia’s Medieval Fortress
Castello Aragonese rises dramatically from a rocky islet, linked to Ischia by a stone bridge. The moment I caught sight ...
Caltagirone: Sicily’s Center of Ceramic Art Since Arab Times
Deep in central Sicily, you’ll find Caltagirone, a town whose very name hints at its ceramic heritage. When I visited, ...
Climbing 142 Unique Steps: My Colorful Journey Up Santa Maria del Monte
Picture yourself at the base of a staircase that looks like a rainbow come to life. That’s exactly how I ...
Erice: The Complete Guide to Sicily’s Most Atmospheric Hilltop Town
Perched high above Sicily’s western coast, Erice feels like a medieval treasure frozen in time. Last summer, I wandered those ...
Caltagirone: The Ceramic Staircase That Tells Sicily’s Story
Right in the heart of Sicily, Caltagirone grabbed my attention the instant I spotted its famous ceramic staircase. The Scala ...
When the Fog Rolled in and Erice Became a Mystical Island in the Sky
I stood at the edge of Erice, breathless, as the afternoon fog crept in like a silent tide. In just ...
Messina: Rebuilt from Earthquakes and War into a Modern Port City
Messina sits at the northeastern tip of Sicily, a city that’s risen from the ashes more than once. If you ...
Witnessing the World’s Most Complex Astronomical Clock in Action
Ever stood in a crowd, waiting for something truly magical to happen? That’s exactly the feeling you get when you ...