Category: Italy

  • Sunshine, Sand & Good Food 🇮🇹

    Sunshine, Sand & Good Food 🇮🇹

    Alghero was a nice beach getaway to celebrate 4th of July.

  • Cruise Ship Highlights 🇮🇹🇬🇷 🇹🇷🇨🇾

    Cruise Ship Highlights 🇮🇹🇬🇷 🇹🇷🇨🇾

    The Royal Caribbean cruise was our first and likely not our last.

  • Sun, Sand, and Seafood: A Beach Weekend in Lamezia Italy 🇮🇹

    Sun, Sand, and Seafood: A Beach Weekend in Lamezia Italy 🇮🇹

    Sometimes, the best kind of getaway is the one where you do… absolutely nothing. No museums, no must-see landmarks—just sea breeze, sunshine, and plates of perfect pasta. For Memorial Weekend, we checked into Cridda Hotel & Restaurant, perched right on the coast of Lamezia Golfo in southern Italy. Check-in was easy at noon, and within…

  • Salt, Sunsets, and a Perfect Send-Off in Western Sicily 🇮🇹

    Salt, Sunsets, and a Perfect Send-Off in Western Sicily 🇮🇹

    For our final night in Sicily, we headed west to the Salt Museum near Trapani, where centuries-old windmills still watch over the shimmering salt pans. Arriving at sunset, the whole landscape lit up in soft gold and pink, with reflections stretching across the shallow pools like a watercolor painting. Peaceful, striking, and quietly magical—it was…

  • Ancient Wonders and Coastal Calm: A Day in Agrigento 🇮🇹

    Ancient Wonders and Coastal Calm: A Day in Agrigento 🇮🇹

    After a restful night in the countryside, we made our way to one of Sicily’s most awe-inspiring sights—the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. With a fantastic guide leading the way, we explored the sprawling archaeological park, home to some of the best-preserved Greek ruins in the world. It’s hard to believe, but this UNESCO…

  • Palermo: A Beautiful Chaos Before the Quiet 🇮🇹

    Palermo: A Beautiful Chaos Before the Quiet 🇮🇹

    Palermo hits you all at once—gritty, colorful, loud, and completely alive. We dove straight into the chaos, weaving through the narrow alleys of Ballarò Market, where produce sellers sang out their prices like opera performers and scooters zipped by with no warning. The air was thick with the scent of fried panelle, spices, and fresh…

  • Sun, Sea, and Sicilian Flavors in San Vito Lo Capo 🇮🇹

    Sun, Sea, and Sicilian Flavors in San Vito Lo Capo 🇮🇹

    My favorite beach in all of Europe? San Vito Lo Capo, without a doubt. Powdery white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, and a dramatic mountain backdrop—it’s straight out of a postcard. But what makes it unforgettable is the perfect mix of natural beauty and local flavor. Days were spent swimming and sunbathing, followed by evenings indulging…

  • Misty Magic in the Clouds: A Day in Erice 🇮🇹

    Misty Magic in the Clouds: A Day in Erice 🇮🇹

    Perched high above the Sicilian coastline, the medieval hilltop town of Erice feels like stepping into another century—or another world entirely. Cobbled streets wind through ancient stone buildings, flower-draped balconies peek over wrought iron railings, and the scent of almond pastries drifts from every corner. We arrived just as the morning fog rolled in from…

  • Sicilian Sunsets and Ancient Wonders 🇮🇹

    Sicilian Sunsets and Ancient Wonders 🇮🇹

    In early October, we embarked on a captivating journey through Sicily, soaking up history, nature, and coastal charm. Our first stop was the medieval hilltop town of Erice, where cobbled streets and panoramic views set the tone for the trip. We spent a few relaxing days in San Vito Lo Capo, enjoying sandy beaches and…

  • Day 10: Rome Countryside & Farewell — Ruins, Roads, and Reflections 🇮🇹

    Day 10: Rome Countryside & Farewell — Ruins, Roads, and Reflections 🇮🇹

    Our final morning in Italy started differently — not with a monument or museum, but with a bike ride through the Roman countryside. The route followed the Appian Way (Via Appia Antica), one of the oldest and most important roads of the Roman Empire. Uneven stones and scattered ruins reminded us that this was once…