Sicilian food is completely different from your usual Italian cuisine. If you’re going to be spending time in Sicily, don’t expect to grab a Roman carbonara or a Florentine steak. Instead, imagine a cuisine filled with fresh vegetables, lots of seafood, and the smallest amount of meat. Imagine eggplants and pine nuts and swordfish, wild …
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Visiting Sicily in winter looks like a win at an easy glance. Why not head to one of the warmest places in Europe, where snow only falls on the highest of volcanoes, escape your chilly hometown, and enjoy all the delicious food and wine? I’ve traveled to Sicily several times and recently took an extended …
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Staying at an agriturismo is something that I prioritize on almost every trip I take to Italy. There’s nothing like relaxing in the Italian countryside, dining on outstandingly fresh produce, and living la dolce vita — far from the cities. Agriturismi (the plural of agriturismo) are Italian farms that double as bed and breakfasts. They …
There are so many fun things to do in Hvar, Croatia! Hvar is one of the most popular islands to visit in Croatia, and for good reason. In fact, lots of travelers visit Hvar as their one and only Croatian island. Hvar has long had a reputation is the party island. And yes, there’s truth …
There are so many cool things to do in Palermo Italy! Palermo is the largest city in the autonomous region of Sicily, with a population of about 650,000. It sits in the sunshine, surrounded by beaches and nestled in by tall cliffs. And what a city it is. Palermo is filled with loud and passionate …
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When it comes to the best Italy landmarks to see before you die, the list is daunting. Are you really going to be able to make it to Lake Como and the Vatican, Pompeii and the Ponte Vecchio, Cinque Terre and the Canals of Venice? It’s impossible to see all of Italy in a single …
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Let me tell you about what not to do in Iceland! Iceland is a dream destination for so many people. Even for me, 11 years after my first of four trips, I’m still fantasizing about the next time I return to Iceland. And it can be REALLY easy to make a major travel mistake in …
Putting together the right Iceland packing list is one of the most important things you can do before your trip! Iceland is a destination known for its cold and windy weather. Not only that, Iceland is wet, wet, wet — and if you’re not adequately covered in waterproof clothing on a rainy day, you’ll be …
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Have you heard of Ogunquit, Maine? This seaside getaway is one of the nicest towns to visit in southern Maine. Just past the New Hampshire border is a colorful, artsy town set on a marvelous stretch of beach. Ogunquit (pronounced oh-GUN-quit) is the Abenaki word for “beautiful place by the sea.” And once you get …
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, doesn’t get as much attention as the more famous towns on Martha’s Vineyard like Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. For many travelers, Vineyard Haven is simply where the ferry arrives. They get in and get out. But if you skip Vineyard Haven, you’d be making a big mistake. This small town on Martha’s …
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