Tag Archives: Sicily

The price kissed the princess and they lived happily ever after in an enchanted castle guarded by a spitfire dragon…well maybe this is not the correct follow up of the old fairy tales but “and they lived happily ever after” is the right one, isn’t it?  We have been listening to this happy end so many […]

Throw yourself back in time and imagine the solitary beauty of living in a lighthouse. Mix that with the comfort of a small inn and you have the ingredients for a memorable stay.  A word of caution, once you have experienced one lighthouse’s hospitality you will want to seek out more… it could be a […]

Mazes and labyrinths: symbols that occur with great frequency in human history. Their roots can be traced back to Greek mythology and Paganism, where they were regarded as mystical. It wasn’t until a few hundred years ago that mazes were designed for fun (sadists), and often became a perfect meeting place for secret lovers and […]

The largest volcano in Italy will become part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.  It will be officially included on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 37th World heritage Committee in Cambodia, next June. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has defined Etna as Icon of the Mediterranean, recognizing the importance of Mount […]

Snowy mountains, volcanoes, forests, mountain villages, and streets dotted with cypresses are flowing by your train window. You can enjoy the panorama comfortably seated in a wagon with an elegant old-style design, sipping a cup of coffee. Ready for the Top 8 scenic rail journeys in Italy? Welcome on board! 1. “Bernina Express” between Tirano and […]