Need help planning a one-day Taormina itinerary? Then you’ve come to the right place! The beautiful Sicilian town of Taormina, with its ancient Greek theater, charming medieval streets, and stunning views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, is a popular travel destination. I stayed in Taormina during my 10-day Sicily road trip. Not only…
Looking for the perfect 3-day Dolomites itinerary? Then you’ve come to the right place! The Dolomites are truly stunning, with towering peaks, dramatic rock formations, and the most beautiful alpine meadows in Europe. With such breathtaking beauty, it’s no wonder the Dolomites have a UNESCO World Heritage Site badge. In this post, I break down…
Have you ever wondered, “Is Sicily Part of Italy?” If so, you’ve come to the right pace! While Sicily is part of Italy, it has a unique culture inspired by its strategic location in the Mediterranean. Just 100 miles off the coast of North Africa, Sicily’s position in the Mediterranean has made it a crossroads…
Looking for the best places to visit in Italy with family? Then you’ve come to the right place! Italy is one of my favorite places to travel with kids. Italians are welcoming of families and dote on young children. The food is accessible and a hit with toddlers and teens alike (pizza and pasta? Yes…
If you’re planning a trip to Italy and wondering, “Sicily vs. Amalfi Coast, which should I visit?” then you’ve come to the right place. Sicily and the Amalfi Coast are both beautiful destinations full of sights and culture. A trip to either will delight any visitor. But here’s the deal: Sicily and the Amalfi Coast…
Planning a trip to Sicily and wondering what places to put on your itinerary? Then read on, because this post lays out the 10 best places to visit in Sicily! After returning from an incredible 11-day Sicily Road Trip, we couldn’t get over how many amazing sites the island has. It truly is one of…
Trying to decide whether to rent a car and road trip around Sicily? Or have you already booked a car rental and are now stressing over the challenges of driving in Sicily? Well, don’t worry, because this post will cover everything you need to know about driving in Sicily and prepare you for hitting the…
As you drive through eastern Sicily, you can’t help but notice the domineering presence of Mount Etna, which rises above towns and cities, smoking menacingly. Mount Etna, or “the Etna” as locals call it, is the tallest peak in Sicily and Europe’s most active volcano. Despite its menacing presence and history of destruction, Mount Etna is…
We recently returned from an 11-day road trip through Sicily with our two kids, and it was one of the best family vacations we‘ve ever taken. Sicily’s chaotic cities, delectable sweets, and amazing scenery offered something for everyone. Our three-year-old went wild for the desserts, our one-year-old ogled the brilliantly decorated baroque churches, and we…