Earlier this year, I was floating away on one of the most magnificent art installations of the year. The Floating Piers on Lago D’Iseo, Italy (* and I got the opportunity to see it! – and walk on it! – and sit on it! – and jump on it!) For 16 days, between the 18th…
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Stromboli
Stromboli is a place of legends and approaching the island was intimidating to say the least (*we were all left with our mouths wide open). Smoke gushing out of the active volcano and random mini eruptions (that occur several times a day) could be seen from afar and onboard, everyone gasped in unison at the…
Panarea
Panarea is perhaps the most dramatically beautiful of all the islands (*no joke). Its crystal clear water, abundant sea-life, fantastic flora, gourmet restaurants, buzzy euro nightlife, haute shopping have made it a popular destination for Italy’s elegant, fashionably dressed, but understated elite (*high class and high heels!). The best way to explore the island is…
Excursion
The next morning started bright and early and while having breakfast, we decided on a whim to go on a day excursion to other islands (*since we were already there right?!) Panarea and Stromboli … Here we come! The hotel staff were more than happy to give us various options and opinions on how we…
Lipari
And our journey continues (*don’t you just love those holidays that seem both short and long at the same time?!) … We could barely contain our excitement as we took an early morning train to Milazzo (*still yawning) and directly on to the ferry for Lipari. An hour (*and about 3 espressos) later and we…
Cefalù
Next stop on our amazing Sicilian adventure was Cefalù (*the train ride along the northern coastline was simply divine). Wedged between mountains and coastline, the serene town of Cefalù is small but popular for its sandy beaches, traditional restaurants, and vibrant nightlife scene. Cobblestone narrow streets, ancient architecture, palm trees, salty air and friendly locals…
Orto Botanico, Palermo
10 hectares and 200 years of history, the Orto Botanico (The Botanical Gardens) Palermo, is home to about 12,000 species of flora (*OMG right?!) The garden was founded by the University of Palermo in 1789 and the main entrance is on Via Lincoln. The Orto Botanico has played an important role in the study of…
Palermo
Harboured on the northwestern coast of Sicily, Palermo is the capital and most densely populated city on the island. Palermo is a bold mixture of color, heat, noise and an unmistakable Sicilian dialect! (*confusion, a lot of choice swear words and catcalling in the form of “Ciao Bella”) Sicily expresses and oozes an exotic mixture…
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