Viewpoint: The Fountain of Diana

The Fountain of Diana on Piazza Archimede in Ortigia is the work of the Italian sculptor Giulio Moschetti and was completed in 1907, two years before his death… Giulio Moschetti was originally from Ascoli Piceno and had found fame in Rome but came to see himself as ‘an adopted Sicilian’ after going to live on […]

A family trip to Cefalù

Spring is an ideal time for visiting Sicily. The town of Cefalù on the northern coast is particularly charming before the temperature soars and the hoards descend. Lorenza Bacino and her family enjoyed the April sunshine exploring this delightful town and the nearby Madonie Regional Park. A few hardy northern European visitors braved the calm, […]

Viewpoint: Isola Bella

Isola Bella – or Ìsula Bedda, in the Sicilian language – is aptly named… The ‘Beautiful Island’ of Taormina isn’t the only place of this name in Italy. There is a perhaps more famous one on Lake Maggiore, but it is the only one in Sicily. It lies off the coast of Taormina and is […]

Top ten Italian cities for apartments

Incase you can’t decide on your ideal Italian city to settle in – we have made a list of the top cities for you to make the choice a bit clearer.  1. Rome – population 2,850,000 Italy’s brash, loud, vibrant capital is a confident, thick-skinned place, secure in its achievements and completely unsurprised to receive […]

Sicily Regional Guide: Part 2

Summers in Sicily are hot and the weather stays pleasantly warm throughout the winter… Read Part 1 of this series here This favourable climate attracts not only peak-season holiday-makers but also those looking for some winter sunshine. Serving these sun-seekers are several Blue Flag beaches, as well as numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites for excursions […]

Sicily Regional Guide: Part 1

Summers in Sicily are hot and the weather stays pleasantly warm throughout the winter… Read Part 2 of this series here This favourable climate attracts not only peak-season holiday-makers but also those looking for some winter sunshine. Serving these sun-seekers are several Blue Flag beaches, as well as numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites for excursions […]

Inspired by Sicily – Part 2

In the second part of this series, Mark Nicholls journeys across the hilltops of Sicily and discovers more about Europes most active Volcano… Read Part 1 here Olives and vines Journeying across Sicily takes you through a landscape of rolling hillsides lined with olives and vines, distant red patches of poppies with isolated hilltop castles visible in the […]

Our Life in Sicily

Marilyn and Josh Parker divide their time between a suburban bungalow in their native Wisconsin and an old stone house Up in the hills overlooking Sicily’s northern coast. They bought their Italian home in 2014 and, after a year spent fixing it up, they now spend up to six months a year there. They love […]

Inspired by Sicily – Part 1

Mark Nicholls delves into Sicily’s striking architectural heritage and discovers an island of medieval hilltop towns, cathedrals and artistic inspiration… Sicily is an island that has been stamped by the indelible imprint of all those who have conquered, settled and passed through over thousands of years. It finally became part of Italy in 1860, but […]

Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana: The vibrant new kitchen range

Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana and luxury appliance company Smeg have released a stunning, vibrant kitchenware collection at Salone del Mobile, Milan’s famous furniture fair. Taking inspiration from their heritage, Dolce & Gabbana have unveiled Sicilian-inspired bold colours and intricate patterns into their dynamic ‘Sicily is my Love’ collection. The brand new multi-coloured range, includes kettles, toasters, blenders, […]