Hello friend, I've been taking a little mental health break this past week, resting, trying to relieve the unbelievable amount of stress I manage to put upon myself and resting. Let's talk more about mental health in general because these are complex and difficult times, and everyone has their struggles. We need to normalise taking…
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There is something quintessentially Italian about Italian chaotic rooftop views. From the rooftops, you can see the urban landscape, the irregular dimensions of the houses, and how each building leans up against the next.
Photo by Javon Swaby Hello friend, Apart from Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, there are a few other significant dates in the Italian festive season calendar that you must watch out for if you decide to visit Italy in December and January. Some people are wary of visiting Italy for Christmas…
Continue reading ➞ All the essential festivities to celebrate in Italy during the festive season.
Photo by Jeffrey Czum Hello Friend, Are you ready for some more insider tips for your trip to Italy? As a travel writer who has explored most of this beautiful country, I've gathered some valuable tips to make your Italian adventure unforgettable. 1. First things first, try to learn some basic Italian phrases…
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2024 is the perfect time to plan your trip to Italy here are some tips for first time travellers from a local.
Hello friend, I'm gradually working through your travel questions about Sicily. It's taking me a while, but I'm enjoying it. Don't expect detailed travel itineraries; let's keep the questions nice and general. And please send all questions via email as I will lose track if you ask them on any other of my social media.…
Continue reading ➞ Travel advice: self guided tours of Sicily
Hello friend, I'm gradually working through your travel questions about Sicily. Don't expect detailed travel itineraries; let's keep it general. I'm happy to point you in the right direction if you are planning a trip. Hello, My father's mother immigrated to the US (I do not know the year) from Santo Stefano de Quisquina. My…
Hello friend, I'm gradually working through your travel questions about Sicily. Don't expect detailed travel itineraries; let's keep it general. I'm happy to point you in the right direction if you are planning a trip. Hi, I came across your website and have a question. My husband and I will be visiting Sicily for 2…
Continue reading ➞ Travel advice: Taormina, Palermo and Catania
Hello friend, I'm gradually working through your travel questions about Sicily. It's taking me a while, but I'm loving it. Don't expect detailed travel itineraries; let's keep it general. I'm happy to point you in the right direction if you are planning a trip. Hello, Rochelle! What travel planning advice would you suggest as I'd…
Continue reading ➞ Travel Advice: Santa Ninfia and the province of Trapani
Hello friend, I'm gradually working through your travel questions about Sicily. It's taking me a while, but I'm loving it. Don't expect detailed travel itineraries; let's keep it general. I'm happy to point you in the right direction if you are planning a trip. Here's this week's query. Hi Rochelle, How are you? Hope you're…
Continue reading ➞ Travel advice: where to watch the game
Hello friend, I'm working my way through a pile of various travel questions about Sicily. Don't expect detailed travel itineraries; let's keep it general. I'm happy to point you in the right direction if you are planning a trip. Here's this week's email and my reply. Greetings, My wife and I will return to Sicily…
Continue reading ➞ Travel advice: Siracusa and language schools
Hello friend, I’m working my way through heaps of travel questions about Sicily. It’s taking me a while but I’m loving it. Don’t expect detailed travel itineraries, lets just keep it general. I’m happy to point you in the right direction if you are planning a trip. Here’s this weeks email and my reply. …
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