I will be honest with you, I am struggling slightly to write about Terrasini. But it's not because the lack of words of photos, quite the opposite. I have started several drafts already that have somehow turned into a full on novel and choosing just a few from
In general, this is our absolute favorite hike in Sicily and we are not the only ones who feel that way. There is something about this place that pulls you in without you really knowing why. We usually take the trail you can see in our youtube video. It is
In general, I always knew Easter in Sicily would be a big thing, but as it is with things in Sicily, you never quite know what to expect unless you have experienced it before. So let’s start from the beginning. Good Friday in Palermo On Friday, we went to
Sicily has been changing a lot in the last few years and this is not something you read in articles or theorise about, we see it on the ground almost daily. People are not coming here only for holidays anymore. They are relocating, and not in small numbers. It’s
We had high expectations for Noto. And, as always in Sicily, that’s usually where things go slightly wrong. The places you expect the most from tend to disappoint you a little. The ones you don’t think about at all end up staying with you. Noto fell somewhere in
In general, I couldn’t tell that Taormina was my favourite place in Sicily. And the disappointment hit a bit harder than expected, because the expectations were… high. Maybe too high. If you’ve seen photos of Taormina, you already know why. Everything about it looks unreal. The kind of
When people talk about must-see places in Sicily, one name comes up again and again: Syracuse. If you ask tourists what their favorite city on the island is, many will say Siracusa without hesitation. Naturally, that meant we arrived here with very high expectations. But after traveling through almost the
I will be honest. I was not excited about Catania at all. Before visiting, I had heard the same description many people repeat. Chaotic. Loud. Messy. Impossible traffic. So naturally I expected a city where you survive the experience rather than enjoy it. Instead, Catania surprised me almost immediately. First
In general, if I am being fully honest, I expected not to like the markets in Catania. Not hate them. Just… Not care that much. I even considered skipping the market completely. We didn’t. And I’m very glad we didn’t. La Pescheria We started at La Pescheria,
Some experiences are beautiful. And some feel like you were quietly allowed into something sacred that has been alive for centuries. Our visit to Antica Dolceria Bonajuto in Modica was the second kind. Yes, it is the oldest chocolate factory in Sicily. Yes, it is well known. But what made
San Vito Lo Capo is one of the most famous beach towns in Sicily. In summer, it’s known for its bright sand, clear water, and a tourism season that completely transforms the place. But we wanted to see what happens when the season ends. Not just as visitors, but
When we were still living abroad, Sicily often sounded like some kind of Mediterranean cheat code. Cheap houses, endless sunshine, fresh food, slow life. But once you actually move here, the numbers start to feel a bit more real. So let’s talk about it honestly. Not dream-numbers from old
We did not expect much from Monreale. And I mean that honestly. It was January. It was raining. And it is one of those places every single guidebook tells you to visit. That combination rarely works in our experience, especially in low season. Because of that, we planned to continue
We did not plan to be in Corleone that week. We were supposed to be on the other side of the island. Catania. Syracuse. The east coast. Then Storm Harry arrived. We followed the situation closely. News updates, local reports, messages from people we know. The scale of the damage
Daily Life
Living through winter here We’ve been very happy with winter in Sicily. That’s the honest truth. Yes, some coastal towns do feel quieter. Some places close. Some days are slow. But it has never felt like a problem for us. When we want some city energy, action and
A spontaneous idea that felt reasonable at the time This hike was never really planned. It started as one of those Sicily thoughts that sounds innocent enough. We had a free day. The weather looked dramatic but not impossible. Rocca Busambra is the highest mountain in Western Sicily, so of
Before moving to Sicily, we had a few worries. One of them was the summer heat, which I’ve already briefly touched on in other articles. The other one was winter. Or more specifically, the quiet season. One question kept lingering in our minds. How dead Sicily actually is or
Relocating with a dog always sounds harder than it actually is. At least that has been our experience. And yes, I say this now, confidently, from Sicily, after we’ve already done the stressful versions of moving with a dog before. So here is the honest version. No drama. No
Our first stop in Sciacca was almost accidental. We were driving back from Selinunte and decided to see what Sciacca was about. It was Sunday. It was around 14:00. Which we now know is an almost illegal hour in Sicily. The town felt… dead. Not abandoned, but paused. Streets
Christmas in Sicily has been a genuinely special experience for us. Not because Christmas itself is unique here. People enjoy this season everywhere. But because of how Sicily approaches it. With imagination. With atmosphere. With an eye for detail that feels intentional rather than excessive. The lights are not just
Segesta is one of those places where the first question isn’t what is this, but why is it here. A large ancient temple standing in open hills, surrounded only by farmland and wide sky. No city around it. No dense cluster of ruins. Just one structure, placed with intention
(Terme di Segesta, also known as Aquae Segestanae) We have visited the thermals of Segesta twice now. Mostly because of our own laziness, honestly. These are the kind of places you should be going to weekly if you live anywhere nearby. And every time, the same thought comes back. How
Why this topic matters to us As you already know, Palermo has become one of our favourite cities... Ever. So it honestly hits us almost personally when we see comments online calling it trashy, dirty or even comparing it to ghettos. Some people write things that make you wonder if
First impressions Erice is one of the most recommended places to visit if you are anywhere near Trapani. Every guide says it. Every video says it. Every person who has ever visited the area says it. We used to ignore advice like that, trying very hard to be the kind