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Monteriggioni Travel Guide – Tuscany’s Hidden Medieval Gem
Monteriggioni is the hidden gem of Tuscany, a place like a movie set, a handful of medieval buildings surrounded by a fortress. A place where you suddenly plunge a few centuries back in time. A true fairy tale. We were … Continue reading
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Top 10 wine tours in Sicily [highest rated in 2026]
If your search for the top-rated wine tours in Sicily has brought you here, I hope you’ll find at least one experience from the list below that perfectly matches your wishes and travel style. From historic landmarks and dramatic volcanic … Continue reading
14 Places to Visit in Sicily That Will Make You Fall in Love, Just Like I Did
In the lines below I tell you about the most fascinating places to visit in Sicily, based on my personal impressions. They are located mostly on the east coast of the island, with some exceptions. Until recently, I associated Sicily … Continue reading
13 Interesting facts about Sicily
Here I have gathered a list of some interesting facts about Sicily. Thanks to my recent visit to Sicily, I learned a lot about the history, geography and culture of the island and gained great impressions, most of which I … Continue reading
Visit Taormina, Sicily: a place you’ll want to return to again and again – a complete guide
Taormina is one of the most beautiful places on the island of Sicily – a town blessed with wonderful natural features and a rich history. When you visit Taormina, you’ll find it set on rugged terrain high above the Ionian … Continue reading
Things to do in Siracusa: Ortigia and the treasures of an ancient city
Syracusa is the city of the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes and more. We visited it during the second day of our Sicilian trip this fall. There we touched the remains of ancient times, Sicilian baroque and maritime romance. Before them, … Continue reading
Things to do in Noto, the emblem of Sicilian Baroque
Noto quickly made it onto my wish-list of places to visit in Sicily when I was planning our trip to the island and it did not disappoint me. It revealed a wonderful baroque historical center with huge buildings, mostly churches … Continue reading
Visit Catania: a guide to the city between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea
This is my guide to visiting Catania, Sicily. With the island’s main airport, many travelers start their trip to Sicily from Catania. Catania was our first touch with Sicily. We landed there, took our first walk on the island, and … Continue reading
Caltagirone and the most popular staircase in Sicily
Caltagirone was one of the places in Sicily that we decided to visit a bit on the go. There we climbed up to the popular Santa Maria del Monte staircase, connected to the city’s centuries-old livelihood – pottery production. We … Continue reading
Randazzo, Sicily: sightseeing in a town of lava
Randazzo (pronounced with the accent on the second “a”) is a quiet and peaceful town on the island of Sicily, located at the northern foot of the Etna volcano. It is located at 765 m above sea level in the … Continue reading