Modica: Sicily’s Chocolate Capital with Aztec Heritage and Baroque Churches
Tucked away in southeastern Sicily, Modica instantly grabbed my attention with its dramatic hillside views and its deep chocolate tradition. ...
Palermo: A Cultural Melting Pot of Arab, Norman and Spanish Heritage
Walking through Palermo’s narrow streets feels like flipping through a living history book. Every corner seems to whisper stories from ...
Marsala: Beyond the Famous Wine to Ancient Ships and Pink Lagoons
When I first landed in Marsala on Sicily’s western coast, I came for the fortified wine. But honestly, this place ...
Marsala: Wine Country and Ancient Punic Heritage in Western Sicily
Marsala sits quietly on Sicily’s western coast, and honestly, it pulled me in the moment I got there. This ancient ...
Finding Arab-Norman Treasures in Sicily’s Unexpected Corners
Sicily’s hidden corners hold some of the Mediterranean’s most captivating architectural treasures. As I traveled across this sun-soaked island, I ...
Sunset Turning a Medieval Fortress to Gold: My Evening in Castelsardo
As our boat drew closer to Castelsardo, I just stared, completely awestruck. The setting sun turned the old fortress into ...
Castelsardo: The Fortress Town Watching Over Sardinia’s Northern Coast
Castelsardo sits perched on a rocky promontory, gazing out over the Mediterranean’s endless blue. The medieval charm here is hard ...
Cefalù: The Complete Guide to Sicily’s Prettiest Coastal Town
Cefalù sits quietly on Sicily’s northern coast, and honestly, it stole my heart the first time I saw those golden ...
The Week I Fell in Love with Sicily’s Ancient Greek Temples
I honestly didn’t expect to stumble upon some of the world’s best-preserved Greek temples on an Italian island. Sicily kept ...
The Day I Swam Below a Norman Cathedral in Perfect Mediterranean Waters
Picture yourself on a sunlit beach in Sicily, toes in the sand, the Mediterranean sparkling at your feet, and a ...
Swimming Where Phoenicians Once Sailed: My Day at Ancient Nora
I stood at the edge of Southern Sardinia and looked out over the ancient ruins of Nora, where Phoenician sailors ...
Nora: The Ancient Trading City Where Three Civilizations Met by the Sea
Nora sits perched on a small peninsula near modern-day Cagliari in Sardinia, and honestly, it’s a remarkable window into the ...
Five Domes on a Hillside: Why Photographers Love Stilo’s Byzantine Jewel
Cattolica di Stilo sits perched on a hillside in Calabria, Italy. Photographers from all over the world get drawn in ...
Cefalù: Medieval Fishing Village Below a Massive Rock
Cefalù sits quietly on Sicily’s northern coast, and honestly, it grabbed my heart right away. There’s this perfect mix of ...
Noto: Sicily’s Baroque Masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Gem
Tucked away in southeastern Sicily, the small town of Noto completely stole my heart with its golden limestone buildings and ...
Standing Where Bronze Age People Built Mysterious Stone Fortresses
Across Europe’s ancient landscapes, Bronze Age people built impressive stone structures that still capture our imagination. When you stand among ...
Nuraghe Su Nuraxi: The Bronze Age Stone Towers Unique to Sardinia
Hidden among Sardinia’s sun-drenched landscape, I stumbled upon one of Italy’s most fascinating ancient treasures. Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Barumini ...
Noto: The Perfect Baroque City Rebuilt from Devastation
Strolling through Noto’s golden-hued streets, I felt like I’d wandered straight into a perfectly designed baroque fantasy. I stumbled on ...
Byzantine Perfection: The Geometric Harmony of La Cattolica
When I stood in the heart of Stilo, Italy, La Cattolica completely drew me in. This small, ancient church doesn’t ...
Medieval Fortress Above Perfect Beaches: The Dual Appeal of Roccella
Roccella rises above the crystal-clear waters of Sicily’s northeastern coast. Here, medieval history and beach paradise come together in a ...
Oristano: Ancient Heritage and Wetland Wonders in Western Sardinia
Nestled on Sardinia’s western coast, Oristano swept me off my feet with its mix of ancient heritage and raw natural ...