Category: Italy
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One Day Itinerary Catania, Sicily: A Plan for Morning, Afternoon & Evening
ONE DAY ITINERARY CATANIA, SICILY: A PLAN FOR MORNING, AFTERNOON & EVENING. Catania is the second city of Sicily, oft overlooked by tourists dismissing it as dirty and even unsafe. When we researched Catania before our trip we found reams of comments on Reddit declaring that Catania simply wasn’t worth…
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One day in Cefalù: the best bits without rushing
ONE DAY IN CEFALU: THE BEST BITS WITHOUT RUSHING. If you’re looking for a Sicilian day trip from Palermo that combines stunning coastal views, rich history, and a relaxed vibe, then Cefalù should be at the top of your list. Just an hour by train from Palermo, this charming seaside…
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9 excellent day trips from Catania without a hire car
9 EXCELLENT DAY TRIPS FROM CATANIA WITHOUT A HIRE CAR. Catania is a vibrant city in the east of Sicily. It is a city that divides visitors. Personally, we really enjoyed the vivaciousness of Catania, the bustling markets and the youthful, sometimes noisy, nightlife. Other visitors find the city a…
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10 best things to do in Ragusa + where to stay
10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN RAGUSA: A GUIDE TO VISITING RAGUSA IN SICILY. We’ll always have a soft spot for Ragusa, having spent five nights in the town. When we arrived in Sicily, we craved a place that felt untouched, somewhere to blend in quietly with the locals and…
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10 great things to do in Modica: A short guide
A SHORT GUIDE TO VISITING MODICA + 10 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN MODICA. Modica is famous for its rich history, stunning Baroque architecture, and unique chocolate-making tradition. One of four towns that make up the UNESCO world heritage area of Val di Noto – Modica, makes a marvelous day…
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7 things to do in Sutera, Sicily
7 THINGS TO DO IN SUTERA: A SHORT GUIDE. Sutera is the sort of place that will totally surprise you. Tucked away in the hills of central Sicily, this tiny town may not have the fame of Palermo or Agrigento, but it offers something just as powerful, a chance to…
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How to visit Mondello Beach from Palermo
HOW TO VISIT MONDELLO BEACH FROM PALERMO. When we landed in Sicily, the first thing I was planning was when and how I would get to the beach. If you’re as much of a seaside devotee as me, then you may want to know more about Mondello Beach. One of…
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10 best things to do in Pozzallo: A short guide
10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN POZZALLO: A SHORT GUIDE. When I was in my late teens, I visited a small beach town just outside or Athens with a Greek family who had a summer house there. There was nothing particularly remarkable about the town, a sandy beach and a…
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Bari Street Food Guide: Best tours and tastings
BARI STREET FOOD GUIDE: BEST TOURS AND TASTINGS. We all know that the food in Italy is incredible. But, we hadn’t expected to enjoy so much delicious street food on my latest visit to Puglia. Bari has absolutely top notch street food to suit every budget! From savoury to sweet,…
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A guide to visiting Matera: Sassi and Spritz
Unlike in No Time to Die, our first visit to Matera did not involve machine guns, Aston Martins or jumping off bridges. But, despite this, we jolly well enjoyed it. So much so, that we returned. I believe that Mr Bond would have too, perhaps on one of his quieter days when he’s…