Tag Archives: Sicily

«The influence of the spanish culture is just the last of many: the first is the greek, then the saracen and norman. The Renaissance, it just saw a glimpse of it. Now spray water all over these cultural seeds, add a blinding sun, african soil, a pile of dust and beautiful greenery – and you […]

The vegan and vegetarian choice is now more and more widespread, in Italy and in the world. If until a few years ago eating out and spending holidays was not so simple, especially for vegans, now a large number of accommodation facilities offer menus dedicated to these special diets and some completely embrace the philosophy […]

Known as ‘Nectar of the Gods’, the Sicilian Manna is a typical local product of the Italian island, with a characteristic sweet taste. Let’s discover the benefits and its millenary tradition. Specifically, it is a crystallised lymph extracted from the trunks of Ash trees. Manna is harvested in the lands of Madonie, between Castelbuono and […]

Why not try a slow travel experience? We selected 3 train itineraries for your next vacation: from the Alps to Sicily on special trains Speed lovers, stay away!! This post talks about long, slow train journeys through very remote parts of Italy and the small pleasures that can be found in breathtaking views (volcanoes, vineyards, […]

The most fabulous villages in Italy are located on the slopes of the volcano. We are going to make an itinerary to discover Castelmola and Savoca, going through Taormina and Forza d’Agrò. Timeless wonders, that result to be little-known and worth to be valued. Since 2003, every year the Association called “The most beautiful villages […]

Permaculture is a discipline whose main goal is the planning and creation of ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. This approach is slowly but continuously attracting people looking for a new balance between everyday life and the need to respect and protect our Earth. It proposes an evolution model based on a more balanced […]

Not only sea: in Sicily, a five-stage itinerary in the south-eastern area to discover the extraordinary Baroque-inspired artistic and cultural heritage. Sicily has always been one of the favourite destinations of Italians and foreigners to spend long holidays, festivities breaks, or a simple weekend of relaxation and tourism. Its strong point? Being vast, different from […]

Fall asleep admiring the stars, feeling part of the Universe, trying to imagine its immensity: an experience to live at least once. And what better time than your summer vacation? We have selected 10 locations around the world where you can sleep under the stars, live the nights in a new way and feel a […]

You need to stop. To get off the daily carousel made of a thousand commitments and situations that sometimes appear asphyxiating. To get away from the usual routine, so tiring and pressing. You need to escape. To find your balance, to breathe and rediscover beauty. Sometimes escape is really necessary, and what better way than […]

The eco-friendly hotel Auralba, a truly sustainable haven, to discover Western Sicily ‘s beauties: natural reserves, enchanting sea, traditions, art, and unique tastes. Western Sicily, where nature is magic… Among rural landscapes and breathtaking sea’s views, unchanged by the time, nature is the main character of Auralba hotel‘s history of sustainability. There’s a real contact between these […]