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Category: Sicily

5 Italian Black Sand Beaches in Italy

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As one of the countries with the most active volcanoes in Europe, Italy boasts many beautiful black sand beaches throughout the country. We have compiled a list of 5 black sand beaches in Italy that you didn’t know existed! 1 Spiaggia Nere on Vulcano Island This island just north of… Read More

3 Active Volcanoes in Italy

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Most people don’t think of volcanoes when they think of Italy, but believe it or not, Italy is the only European country with active volcanoes! With over twelve volcanoes, it’s home to some of the most dangerous in the entire world. The three main active volcanoes in Italy are Etna,… Read More

Shakespeare in Italy

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6 Shakespearean plays that are set in Italy William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of all time. It is not clear if Shakespeare ever visited Italy during his lifetime however, many of his plays are based there. It’s interesting, then, that nearly a third of… Read More

Italy for the second time. What should I see?

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You may already know that tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain guarantees your second visit to Rome. But the truth is, if you are back in Italy for a second visit, you may want a change of scenario and go for a more adventurous exploration of Italian grounds. Read More

Pasta Alla Norma: The Story Behind The Famous Sicilian Dish.

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Whenever you think of Italy, the first thing comming to mind for most tourists to be, is either History or PASTA! Italy is famous for its traditional and delish cuisine. Mainly because we are TOP ONE makers of fresh pasta. There are more than 400 shapes of pasta (that… Read More

How to make traditional Italian limoncello?

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What is limoncello? If you’ve ever been to the Amalfi Coast, you’ll know exactly what limoncello is. Lemon trees grow along the streets of the picturesque towns. You’ll see shops full of this delicious lemony liqueur, many of which offer tastings and a peek into their distillation process. There’ll be… Read More

The Trinacria, the symbol of Sicily

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Found on the Sicilian flag, hung outside Sicilian homes and businesses, and sold in trinket form in the streets of Sicily is the mysterious Trinacria: the symbol of Sicily. Three bent legs likely belonging to a woman, protrude from the head of hideous mythological gorgon Medusa. Venomous snakes grow from… Read More