This Easter Alessandro and I decided to visit Sicily for a very good reason. The Italian Region of Sicily brags about the influence that different cultures have had on it…
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The Hypogeum in Ortigia Island (Syracuse)
Hypogeum in Syracuse is an ancient cistern system created by the Greeks but turned into a refuge from the Allied bombing unleashed upon the city of Syracuse during the Second…
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Ortigia Island – Hotel Review, Palazzo Blanco
I would not call myself a “luxury traveller,” nevertheless, I know that treating oneself is good for the mind, soul, and heart, so occasionally I like to “take the edge…
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Cinabro Carrettieri, the last Sicilian Carters and Cart Makers
The Sicilian Cart. Actually, I had never known or heard about the Sicilian carts and the tradition behind them. To be honest, when I was in Sicily, I hadn’t noticed…
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Pepén: Eat Like a Local
All cities have that food corner known only amongst the locals, the best one of the town. Like Luini in Milan, Parma has its own: Pepèn, a historic place with…