Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a film extra? I did, and on a fluke I responded to an advert in a French newspaper. They needed people to be extras for a film they were shooting in Paris and Bordeaux. I wanted to give it a try. Ironically, I had just finished […]
Mallorca Spain Photo Gallery
I’m in Mallorca, Spain at least once a year for the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival. The festival takes place at the end of April every year, and is hosted at the Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa in Sa...
Preparing Mediterranean Artichokes
How to prepare Mediterranean Artichokes Growing up in Wisconsin, I have to admit I only discovered artichokes in my 20’s, and then in the form of a jarred variety marinated in olive oil. ‘Ya know, they weren’t potatoes or...
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina
While dining at a restaurant in Taormina where my friend Tony is a waiter, I casually mention my interest in taking some Italian cooking classes. I was in luck. Unbeknownst to me, the restaurant where he works, Osteria Santa Domenica,...
What it’s like to be a movie extra in Italy
How many of you have ever said, ‘I want to be an extra in a movie?’ Well I did, and this past summer I had three opportunities to be a movie extra. Random, I know. The first movie extra...
Solo Female Traveler over 50. What’s the fuss?
Recently I’ve stumbled upon loads of articles about solo female travelers who are over 50. This seems odd to me. Maybe not to those who’ve not traveled much, and now find themselves taking the leap at 50. I can’t...
Local Sicilian Talent – Mario Venuti – Caduto dalle Stelle
Mario Venuti is originally from the Sicilian Mediterranean city of Siracusa. He was born in 1963, so a seasoned professional. He’s been performing since 1994, and is a successful singer/songwriter, musician and record producer. You may have seen him...