From cruise ships to yachts, sail boats to speed boats, there is not a sea transport that can not bring you to the magnificent island of...

From Tuesday the 17th of May running through until Saturday the 9th Of July 2022, the long awaited 57th theatre season at the Greek open...

The unassuming location of this magnificent piece of 15th century Jewish history is what makes a visit here even more enchanting. This...

With such a backdrop it is no wonder that many famous, high-end Italian brands use the stunning Island of Ortigia in Siracusa, Sicily as...

Trapped in time with regards to beauty and simplicity, the 'island of Ortigia' a peninsula of the eastern Sicilian city of Siracusa, will...

Across the planet certain foods are recognisable on every plate. The most humble ingredient of rice is no exception. When you are...

Lost in time, the traditions of fishing are held strong here in Sicily. As an island surrounded by sea, the foods provided direct from...

If you are heading to Italy this Christmas season or already here, then you must be wondering where the little things that make up...

The smell of December the 13th in the air, the nourishing atmosphere amongst the locals anticipating the arrival their very own Saint...

Unsuspectingly, the cemetery of The British fallen soldiers in Operation Husky*, 1943 Sicily during the Second World War is placed in...

Hidden away in a small street in the old Jewish quarter Guidecca, of Ortigia, Siracusa is one of Sicily's hidden treasures. The Puppet...

The centrepiece of Piazza Archimede in Ortigia, Siracusa and by far the most romantic of statues on the island. This sculpture from 1907...

Whether you are holidaying for work or pleasure, it is always nice to have a nice holiday read. You know, that pile of books that you...

Chess or ‘scacchi’ in Italian, in most minds conjures up images of Russian men in deep thought playing for hours on end banging away at...

'Inferno' Heat & Tips For Summer Travels. Meteorologists measuring 48.8 °C (119.84 °F) on the Sicilian island this summer. Tips to stay cool

Ortigia, Siracusa Traditional, Modern or Fusion Restaurants and food. The changes over a decade.

Italy takes its wine seriously. Wine classifications. DOC, DOCG, Sicilian DOCG, ITG, VdT, NV. Passito Wines & Marsala labelling explained.

The 56th theatre season is with us. Here in Siracusa, Sicily, Italy at the magnificent Greek theatre, once seating 16,000 theatre goers...

If you are a keen ornithologist and seek twitchers or simply adore birds, Sicily has it all for you. From flamingos to storks, egrets and...

Sometimes no plan is THE best plan. A potter round the island of Ortigia will leave you and your camera lens in love... If you are lucky...