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Visit the Aeolian Islands, Sicily

May 13, 2018

Visit the Aeolian Islands in Sicily The beautiful Aeolian Islands lie just an hour off the northeast coast of Sicily. They are often referred to as the Eolian Islands, Sicily. The eight beautiful islands cover an area of 620 sq mi and have been on my bucket list for years. Why? Because the name Stromboli […]

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Things to do in Amalfi Coast

April 21, 2018 5 Comments

I first visited the Amalfi Coast in Italy in the 1990’s, and it continues to be one of my favourite places. It has some of the most amazing scenery and coastlines in the world. It’s literally breathtaking and holds...

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Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina

March 8, 2018 0 Comments

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, Red &...

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Things to do in Taormina. How to get there – when to visit

December 17, 2017 0 Comments

Taormina is a city I’ve wanted to see for a long time. I missed it last time I was in Sicily, so when I booked this trip, Taormina was definitely on my list. So many people rave about it....

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Things to do in Catania, Sicily

November 23, 2017 4 Comments

Catania, on the eastern coast of Sicily, is one of those cities that is often overlooked for its more glamorous neighbours of Taormina and Siracusa. It’s a city of a bit over 300,000 people, and Catania – Fontanarossa is...

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What it’s like to be a movie extra in Italy

October 21, 2017 0 Comments

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...

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How I came to live on the Mediterranean

October 10, 2017 3 Comments

A lot of people have asked how I came to live on the Mediterranean, so here’s the story. To preface all of this, I was transferred to London for work with a proper work permit 15 years ago. After...

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