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Rochelle Del Borrello

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I am an Italo Australian writer who ran away to Sicily sixteen years ago, to the surprise of family, friends and myself.

Ever since moving to Italy I’ve been teaching ESL and writing about my experiences in Sicily .

This blog is all about my obsession with the island and its culture.

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Hello,

I am an Italo Australian writer who ran away to Sicily sixteen years ago, to the surprise of family, friends and myself.

Ever since moving to Italy I’ve been teaching ESL and writing about my experiences in Sicily .

This blog is all about my obsession with the island and its culture.

I love food, slow travel, photography, creative writing, music, reading books and all things Italian.

I live a misadventurous life near Messina as a full time Mummy, part time writer and life long creative.

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Sicily has inspired many English authors to write beautiful fiction. The Sicilian migrant diaspora is also one of the most creative, spawning a genre which draws from Sicilian culture, family history and the collective migrant experience. First, second and even third generation Sicilian writers have been inspired by their heritage and continue to create beautiful literary works dedicated to Sicily. One of my favourite novellas inspired by a person who has explored his own personal history in Sicily is The Lady of the Wheel. A beautiful book about a dark piece of Italian history where poverty forced many people to abandon their children. Please click over to my blog for a review and interview with the author. #bookreviews#bookrecommendations#bookstagram#italianinspiration#authorinterview#familyhistory#sicilyinsideandout#visitsicily#slowtravelinitaly#armchairtravel#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#savouringitaly#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#beautygoitaly#belleitalia#creativityinitaly

It's nearly Christmas holidays and so some of you may have a bit of time off. Whenever I have a spare moment I love to curl up with a good book or watch an inspiring movie. So I thought I'd share ten of my personal favourite movies and ten fantastic reads I’ve come across in my random journey through Italy. I’ve tried to keep away from huge commercial successes and clichè building monsters as I’m a bit of a hipster and want to give everyone something different and challenging with an Italian theme. So excuse me while I go and share a totally self-indulgent blog post. Please click over to my blog to have a look. #bookreviews#bookrecommendations#bookstagram#italianinspiration#moviereviews#moviestowatch#italiancinema#sicilyinsideandout#visitsicily#slowtravelinitaly#armchairtravel#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#savouringitaly#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#dolcevita#beautyogitaly#belleitalia#creativityinitaly

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The festive season is always a beautiful time of the year to visit Sicily as it is filled with the colours, tastes and sensations of a traditional Sicilian Christmas. A Yuletide Sicily offers visitors a unique way of experiencing the island which is inhabited by fewer tourists and is ultimately a more authentically Italian celebration. December in Sicily is about traditions based around the nativity, Christmas markets with a little decadence thrown in. Click on the link in the bio to read more about events in December and this most wonderful time of the year😊🎅🎄🎁 #christmasinitalt#nataleinsicilia#christmasinsicily#asicilianchristmasfeast#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in#messina_photogroup

During the week you will see many families stroll around the square with their children, or take a moment to sit in the shade on a hot day and catch the tram to different parts of the city. It is also where the local MacDonalds is located so there will often be groups of teenagers slurping soft drinks. While others use it as a meeting spot before or after their shopping sprees. The memory of the time when Messina was practically erased from existence seems to have been forgotten as this thriving modern, cosmopolitan city busily goes about its daily business. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#1908earthquake#historyofmessina#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in#messina_photogroup

Walking past the tiny church right in the centre of Messina fills the imagination with images from Sicilian history, you can almost see the crusaders ending their prayers and galloping onwards to the port and then the holy land. The Chiesa di San Tommaso Apostolo il Vecchio is a precious artefact of the Norman period of Sicily. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#normansinsicily#chiesasantommasoapostoloilvecchio#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in

Sleepy eyed shutters above the main post office at the centre of Messina. These eylids spoke to me together with the allegorical head sculptor detail which represents the city. Apart from the half awake windows and lazy pigeons Mrs Messina reminds me of Medusa the mythological creature which symbolises the entire island. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is located on via Cavour and is part of a small cluster of important public buildings at Messina who circle the Piazza Antonello square at the entrance to the Galleria. I took some wonderful photos of the beautiful details on each building. I'm alway fascinated by windows, I couldn't help but imagine what could be behind this curtain. Today I continue to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina on Sicily Inside and Out. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

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Sicily has inspired many English authors to write beautiful fiction. The Sicilian migrant diaspora is also one of the most creative, spawning a genre which draws from Sicilian culture, family history and the collective migrant experience. First, second and even third generation Sicilian writers have been inspired by their heritage and continue to create beautiful literary works dedicated to Sicily. One of my favourite novellas inspired by a person who has explored his own personal history in Sicily is The Lady of the Wheel. A beautiful book about a dark piece of Italian history where poverty forced many people to abandon their children. Please click over to my blog for a review and interview with the author. #bookreviews#bookrecommendations#bookstagram#italianinspiration#authorinterview#familyhistory#sicilyinsideandout#visitsicily#slowtravelinitaly#armchairtravel#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#savouringitaly#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#beautygoitaly#belleitalia#creativityinitaly

It's nearly Christmas holidays and so some of you may have a bit of time off. Whenever I have a spare moment I love to curl up with a good book or watch an inspiring movie. So I thought I'd share ten of my personal favourite movies and ten fantastic reads I’ve come across in my random journey through Italy. I’ve tried to keep away from huge commercial successes and clichè building monsters as I’m a bit of a hipster and want to give everyone something different and challenging with an Italian theme. So excuse me while I go and share a totally self-indulgent blog post. Please click over to my blog to have a look. #bookreviews#bookrecommendations#bookstagram#italianinspiration#moviereviews#moviestowatch#italiancinema#sicilyinsideandout#visitsicily#slowtravelinitaly#armchairtravel#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#savouringitaly#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#dolcevita#beautyogitaly#belleitalia#creativityinitaly

Anyone planning a trip to Italy in 2019? Over on my blog there are 10 little pieces of advice which will help you make the most of your trip. I really want you to have a great experience whenever you visit. So click on over to SI&O. Have a wonderful day☺👍

I've just finished reading John Keahey's new book about Sicily and today I share my review of it on Sicily Inside and Out. Sicilian Splendors is simply wonderful. If you love Italy and Sicily buy this book as it will take you on an intimate journey through small villages in Sicily. Here is part of my gushing review: Keahey is exploring Sicily precisely as it should be, driving by car to the small non-touristy places, making contact with the locals, pulling out threads of history, literature, culture and current events that intrigue him and following them back to their original source. Click over to my blog to read more. #bookreview#siciliansplendors#johnkeaheyauthor#perfectstockingfiller#sicilyinsideandout#visitsicily#slowtravelinitaly#thejoysofslowtravel#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#savouringitaly#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in#messina_photogroup

The festive season is always a beautiful time of the year to visit Sicily as it is filled with the colours, tastes and sensations of a traditional Sicilian Christmas. A Yuletide Sicily offers visitors a unique way of experiencing the island which is inhabited by fewer tourists and is ultimately a more authentically Italian celebration. December in Sicily is about traditions based around the nativity, Christmas markets with a little decadence thrown in. Click on the link in the bio to read more about events in December and this most wonderful time of the year😊🎅🎄🎁 #christmasinitalt#nataleinsicilia#christmasinsicily#asicilianchristmasfeast#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in#messina_photogroup

During the week you will see many families stroll around the square with their children, or take a moment to sit in the shade on a hot day and catch the tram to different parts of the city. It is also where the local MacDonalds is located so there will often be groups of teenagers slurping soft drinks. While others use it as a meeting spot before or after their shopping sprees. The memory of the time when Messina was practically erased from existence seems to have been forgotten as this thriving modern, cosmopolitan city busily goes about its daily business. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#1908earthquake#historyofmessina#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in#messina_photogroup

Walking past the tiny church right in the centre of Messina fills the imagination with images from Sicilian history, you can almost see the crusaders ending their prayers and galloping onwards to the port and then the holy land. The Chiesa di San Tommaso Apostolo il Vecchio is a precious artefact of the Norman period of Sicily. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#normansinsicily#chiesasantommasoapostoloilvecchio#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#tangiblepiecesofhistory#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese#sicilia_in

Sleepy eyed shutters above the main post office at the centre of Messina. These eylids spoke to me together with the allegorical head sculptor detail which represents the city. Apart from the half awake windows and lazy pigeons Mrs Messina reminds me of Medusa the mythological creature which symbolises the entire island. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is located on via Cavour and is part of a small cluster of important public buildings at Messina who circle the Piazza Antonello square at the entrance to the Galleria. I took some wonderful photos of the beautiful details on each building. I'm alway fascinated by windows, I couldn't help but imagine what could be behind this curtain. Today I continue to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina on Sicily Inside and Out. Click on the link in the bio to read more. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

In the morning the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III is like a stain-glass filled church, the sunshine streams in and there is a peaceful silence which allows you to take in the scope of the place and all of the decorative details. Today on my blog we are continuing to explore the hidden treasures in the historic centre of Messina. Take a walk with me through the newly restored Galleria a slightly smaller space than similar structures at Milan or Naples but no less spectacular and filled with luminous potential. Feel free to click on through with the link in the bio. #messina#galleria#galleriavittorioemanuale#thecharacterofmessina#sicilyinsideandout#visitmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#visitsicily#anaustralianinsicily#beautyinthedetails#anaustralianinsicily#arcitecture#anislandofwonder#allaboutsicily#exploreitaly#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_insta#belpaese #sicilia_in

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