Palermo, street art and Caravaggio: an interview with C215
Our friends at Isla Produzioni have just released another brilliant mini-documentary about Christian Guémy, aka C215. The French stencil artist has recently visited Palermo as part of a longer journey...
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The Easter holidays are well behind us and the British summer is playing hide-and-seek. How about a ray of Sicilian sunshine in your inbox? Too cheesy, you say? I thought so… Well, then how about a 20%...
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9 May – Ode to Peppino Impastato
9 May is a date most Sicilians remember. On 9 May 1978, Peppino Impastato – a political activist, journalist and poet – was brutally killed by the Mafia for speaking up. He was my age. Born in a family...
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Top 15 things to do in Palermo
If you’re planning a trip to Palermo and are wondering what to do and where to go, your quest is over. Brace yourself – this is a long post. So, in totally random order, here are the top 15 things you...
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Why these traditional Sicilian sweets are the best
This is a featured post by Hanna Johnson. Hanna is a writer. She loves travel, food, art and culture! Italy is her favorite destination. Sicily is known for its beautiful land, diverse history, mixed...
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Food & drink review: aperitivo at Fabbrica102
During my last trip to Palermo I had the chance to visit Fabbrica102, a very unique pub and literature café which opened less than a year ago. Nested amid the side streets of Palermo city centre,...
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A day with StrEat Palermo Tour – what to expect
My friends at StrEat Palermo Tour have recently invited me to join one of their awesome street food tours. Obviously, I jumped on the opportunity like an arancina in hot oil! (Alright, terrible...
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Sicilian art and ceramics
This is a guest post by Dana Sibilsky – an art enthusiast, blogger and mother of three. When she is not investing her time into her family, she is blogging about her love for art featuring her own...
View ArticleThe Sicilian food blog that will turn you into a Great British Bake off chef
Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to the Sicilian food blog of the year: The Dough Project. I’m proud o say I’ve finally managed to convince my brother, Pietro, to open his own food blog and...
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Sicilian street food in the heart of London
Yesterday I went to check out Just-Fab Vegitalian at Shoreditch Urban Food Fest. Fabio, the brain and hand behind the project, got in touch with me a few weeks ago, introducing me to the magic world of...
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Where to go in Sicily – East coast itinerary
When people ask me where to go in Sicily, I normally start talking for hours… There is so much to see and to do that is really hard to answer this question straightaway. After my blog about places to...
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5 reasons why you should keep a travel journal
Posting your travel snaps on Instagram is fun, but writing on a travel journal will take your trip to the next level. Here are 5 reasons why keeping a travel journal is the best thing ever: 1. It will...
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Sicilian recipes: how to make the perfect ‘sfincione’
What is sfincione? Sfincione is a spongy deep pan Sicilian pizza topped with tomato, onions, caciocavallo cheese, anchovies and breadcrumbs. It’s a traditional recipe from Palermo, and one of the most...
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Sambuca di Sicilia – why you should visit this village
This is n editorial collaboration by Hanna Johnson. Hanna is a writer and loves travel, food, art and culture! Italy is her favourite destination. Sambuca di Sicilia used to be called Sambuca Zabot...
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Let’s talk about bidets
Hi! If you made it through the title, you’re either Italian or very open-minded (rarely the two things overlap). In this post, I’m going to talk about bidets and, specifically, why some people can’t...
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7 Christmas gift ideas for travellers
If you love handmade products and don’t like to give money to big tax dodgers like Amazon, you’re in the right place! Here are some crafty Christmas gift ideas for the travellers and globetrotters in...
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Sicily in the winter: the Madonie Natural Park
Better known as a beach destination, Sicily has plenty to offer in the winter season. This year, I decided to spend the last days of 2015 and the first of 2016 surrounded by nature in the wonderful...
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5 Sicilian breakfasts that will make your day
There is no such thing as ‘Sicilian breakfast’. In fact, why should there be? With all the delicious foods you can choose from when visiting Sicily, breakfast is only one of the meals you can use to...
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Sicilian art and ceramics
This is a guest post by Dana Sibilsky – an art enthusiast, blogger and mother of three. When she is not investing her time into her family, she is blogging about her love for art featuring her own...
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Where to get the best pizza in Palermo
After years and years of pizza-tasting, a lengthy consultation with my Sicilian friends and a browse of the latest online reviews, I bring you the ultimate list of best pizzerias in Palermo. Frida...
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