Southern Italy

Discover Sicily

Sicily is an island shaped by centuries of different cultures, leaving behind an extraordinary mix of Greek temples, Roman ruins, Arab influences, Norman architecture and beautiful historic towns.

From the elegance and dramatic setting of Taormina, to ancient Syracuse and Agrigento, the seaside charm of Cefalù and the colour and energy of Palermo, every part of Sicily seems to tell a different story.

Add wonderful food, local traditions, beautiful coastlines and the imposing presence of Mount Etna, and Sicily is a place that invites you to look beyond the obvious.

Come and discover Sicily with me.

A temple in Agrigento, with a reclining sculptural figure in the foreground; the image bears an AI-generated content label — Agrigento, Sicily. The supplied image is labelled “AI-generated content”.

Ancient Sicily

Explore the extraordinary Greek and Roman heritage of Syracuse and Agrigento.

The ancient theatre in Taormina with stone arches, seating and the town beyond — The ancient theatre in Taormina.

Towns, Cities & Villages

From elegant Taormina and seaside Cefalù to the markets and history of Palermo.

Food, Culture & Tradition

Discover Sicily through its food, local traditions and the many cultures that have shaped the island.

I’ll be adding more stories from my travels here — the places, food, traditions and discoveries along the way. Come back and explore with me.

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