On a Road Trip in Sicily, Churches Everywhere

( The New York Times – 2013 – Celestine Bohlen )

It happened each time we drove into one of southeastern Sicily’s hill towns. It could be a village or a big town, run-down or fixed-up, but as we drove uphill toward the historic center, the vision ahead was always roughly the same: a stunning Baroque church, honey-colored or pale white, decorated with columns or curves, angels or Cupids, shells or leaves, urns or shields, sometimes all of the above. Continue Reading →

Sicilian Romance: A couple’s guide to Sicily

Daily Mirror UK – 2013 – Roland Ellison )

With its beautiful beaches, charming old towns and gorgeous views, the island of Sicily was the perfect escape for a bride and groom who decided they needed a romantic holiday before getting married. Continue Reading →

Shaking the Crowd in a Sicilian Town

( The New York Times – 2013 – Ingrid K. Williams )

We spotted her simultaneously. But it was my friend Jessie who bounded down the street after the young Sicilian woman whom we had just seen pull a golden arancino from a white paper bag. Continue Reading →