Italy Travel Notes

by SUSANNE PACHER
Finally, my first day of beautiful weather in Sicily, a perfect day for an out-of-town excursion. I started my day with a nourishing breakfast on the terrace of Hotel Villa Nettuno and I have to say of all the places I have travelled to, the view from this terrace and the garden itself [...]

We are starting a new series and a new way of discovering the beauty of Italy and through images and colour.
And our first selection is Panarea through the eyes and lense of Christina Vlahova

All Rights Reserved – Christina Vlahova

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by ORSON JOHNSON
Italian cuisine has long been feted for its exquisite flavours. However, there are many nuances to the food of Italy, depending on the region from which it comes. Catania in Sicily offers visitors a whole new experience for their palates and visitors to that region must not miss out on sampling the delicious [...]

by SUSANNE PACHER
My last day in Taormina had started: I woke up at daybreak to pack my suitcase since later today I would be relocating from Taormina to the city of Milazzo. I enjoyed my final breakfast on the gorgeous terrace of Hotel Villa Nettuno, the place that had been my home for the last [...]

by ORSON JOHNSON
Everyone thinks of the Mafia when they think of Sicily. What does one do for fun in the region that was home to the most powerful families of their time?

1. Visit the archeological sites. Sicily is steeped in ancient history and has several ruins and monuments worth visiting. The Valley of the Temples, [...]

by ORSON JOHNSON
Italian cuisine is one of the most popular culinary art forms in the world. These flavourful dishes have often graced the tables of many homes and restaurants all over the world. Naturally, the best place to sample authentic Italian cuisine is in Italy and a holiday to the country will not be complete [...]

We are starting a new series and a new way of discovering the beauty of Italy – through images and colour.
And our first selection is The Colourful ceramics of Sicily through the eyes and lense of Christina Vlahova

All Rights Reserved – Christina Vlahova

Feel free to comment and to send us your best images of Italy

by GIUSEPPE LONGO
Capri is positioned off the Sorrentine Peninsula. On the south side of the Gulf of Naples, it has been a celebrated beauty spot and resort since the time of the Roman Republic. The features are a litany of postcard views: the Marina Piccola (Small Harbor), the Belvedere of Tragara, which is a high [...]

by JAMES KARA MURAT
Many UK residents opt to buy vacation homes overseas for many reasons. Some of them think that buying a vacation home in another country is a good investment for future. Others think instead of going to a hotel in the vacation, buying a new house can be cheaper. Still others see vacation [...]

by GIUSEPPE LONGO
Siena is a city in Tuscany. It is the provincial capital of Siena province. The historic center of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. Siena is surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti. Set on three hills, the city is drawn together by winding alleyways and steep [...]