Visiting Mount Etna is high on the bucket list for anyone traveling to Sicily – and with good reason! After experiencing the mountain once before during the winter, we returned in May during our road trip in Sicily, hoping to find the best balance between pleasant weather, a reasonable number of tourists, and stunning natural […]
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ESCAPE TO PARADISE: DAY TRIP TO THE EGADI ISLANDS – FAVIGNANA AND LEVANZO
If you are looking for the best day trip from Trapani, look no further than the Egadi (Aegadian) Islands. Floating in the sparkling Mediterranean off the northwest coast of Sicily, this archipelago feels like a world set apart. Together with three smaller islets, Favignana and Levanzo make up Europe’s largest marine protected area—a 50,000-hectare paradise […]
SAVOCA – THE GODFATHER’S VILLAGE IN SICILY
During our third trip to Sicily in May of this year, we made it our mission to explore the hidden gems we had missed during our previous journeys. One of these gems was Savoca, a stunning medieval village in the province of Messina, not far from Taormina. Officially recognized as one of Italy’s Borghi più […]
EXPLORING CEFALÙ, A FASCINATING MEDIEVAL TOWN IN SICILY
Although we had visited Sicily several times, a road trip through the lesser-known areas of this island was still on our bucket list. Exploring Cefalù, an ancient medieval town that has been included by UNESCO in the Arab-Norman itinerary of Sicily, seemed to be a good choice, as it was mentioned as one of the […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART II: MONOPOLI, TARANTO AND POLIGNANO A MARE
I‘ve got so many fond memories of beautiful places in Puglia (Apulia) that it is hard to make a choice, but I think it would be nice to describe my visits to Monopoli, Taranto and Polignano a Mare. Three totally different places, each with its own charm and characteristics. What should I tell you about […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART I: GALLIPOLI, OTRANTO AND OSTUNI
During our stay in Puglia (Apulia) this winter, we explored many amazing places. Except for Lecce and Locorotondo, where we have spent several days, we also visited some other pretty towns. Just imagine how excited we were to make beautiful photos of colorful fishing boats in the port of Gallipoli, to admire the white houses […]
DECEMBER IN LECCE, THE CITY OF BAROQUE
Spending our winter holidays in Italy has always been a special experience. Not so strange, as most expats in Montenegro miss the typical atmosphere that goes together with the (Catholic) Christmas holidays in December. After our last visits to Sicily and Calabria, this time we decided to travel to Puglia (Apulia), where we also spent […]
CHRISTMAS IN LOCOROTONDO
This winter we spent Christmas in Locorotondo in the region of Puglia. Why did we choose this relatively unknown place? Well, we found out that Christmas decorations in this pretty little town are among the most beautiful in Italy. And indeed, Locorotondo appeared to be an authentic Christmas jewel. We could see Locorotondo from far […]
PUGLIA: VALLE D’ITRIA, LAND OF TRULLI
In December we spent our winter holidays in Puglia, one of our favorite regions in Italy. This region is not only famous for its picturesque towns and villages and its local cuisine, but also for its ‘trulli’, typical stone structures that are mostly found in the Itria Valley or Valle’Itria. What is a ‘Trullo’? A […]
3 AMAZING PLACES IN UMBRIA
Umbria, Italy’s green heart, is the only Italian region that borders neither the sea nor another country. That is the reason why many Italian traditions survive even today. Umbria is especially famous for its food and wine culture. We visited Umbria in May, escaping the tourist crowds, and we really enjoyed exploring its amazing, authentic […]