DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Sicily Travel Surprises: From Geeps to “American” Pizza With Hotdogs? Posted on September 25, 2025December 20, 2025 Sicily surprises with quirks you won’t find elsewhere: geeps that can cost you your car, directions marked by fruit vendors and umbrella girls, illegal car parkers, and “American pizza” with hotdogs. From pistachio obsession to African influences and Etna’s shadow, Sicily is chaotic, gritty, funny, and unforgettable. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Experience Taormina at Its Best: Gardens, Sea Breezes, and Ancient Ruins Posted on September 15, 2025August 17, 2026 My real estate agent is probably no different than any of the realtors here in Daegu. Real estate agents in the US, show you properties and once you select one, collect their fee and move on. But not here in Korea. He translates the mail, pays all my utilities for me and drink soju and dance to American rap classics. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What Makes Sicily’s Landscape So Unique? A Natural Wonders Tour Posted on November 4, 2024August 31, 2026 Sicily’s wild beauty reaches far beyond its famous cities. Hike Mount Etna, soak in thermal baths, and wander ancient salt pans. Find white cliffs, volcanic islands, quiet beaches, farm stays, and distinctive wines. This guide reveals unforgettable landscapes, local stories, and practical ideas for planning your next unforgettable Sicilian escape. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Experience Sicily with Someone You Love: 5 Places Made for Two Posted on October 28, 2024August 31, 2026 Sicily feels made for sharing with someone you love. Wander ancient temples, admire Taormina’s coastal views, and stand beneath Mount Etna. From Catania’s grand cathedral to remarkable Roman mosaics, these five places blend history, beauty, and romance. Here’s where to slow down and enjoy Sicily together. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Make Sicily Your Most Romantic Vacation Yet Posted on March 25, 2019September 11, 2026 Romance is always a huge part of an island escape in the Mediterranean. Combine it with the rich history, captivating landscape and amazing cuisine of Italy. Long sandy beaches, breath-taking cities cling to rocky cliffs, and where delicious food and wine poured can be enjoyed under the watchful eye of an active volcano. The island is the perfect backdrop for finding romance in Sicily. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Catania: First Impressions of Sicily’s Capitol City Posted on January 21, 2019September 15, 2026 Catania sits beneath smoking Mount Etna, where lava shaped black beaches and ancient streets. I found grand Baroque buildings beside graffiti, rough roads, crowded markets, and remarkable ruins. The city is imperfect, intense, and deeply Sicilian. Its bold food, friendly locals, and volcanic landscape kept pulling me back for more. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Wine Tasting in Sicily and Why Etna Wine is not Italian Wine Posted on October 3, 2018September 7, 2026 Mount Etna changed everything I thought I knew about Sicilian wine. I wandered volcanic vineyards, shared wine with passionate winemakers, and tasted bottles shaped by lava, elevation, and tradition. From unexpected private tastings to pasta eaten roadside, these Etna wine adventures became some of my favorite memories in Sicily. Read more