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85Return to Sicily - remembering nanna
Frances Barbuto was illiterate, from peasant Sicilian stock and raised eight children during the Depression in pre-multicultural Sydney. But she sure made an impression, and I did not realise the extent of this until I started talking to the...
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72What Food in Italy is REALLY Like
Growing up in America, there is no shortage of American-Italian food. I have had so pizza and spaghetti during my lifetime you would think I was part Italian! But Italian food in Italy is much different than it is in America. Don’t go to Italy...
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74What Transportation in Italy is REALLY Like
Transportation in Italy: a little misleading when you read the travel books and websites. Of course, I guess those are all written by professional travelers, who I am sure have seen much worse. For us, this was the first time we had ever been out of...
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62Villas in Sicily offers you dedicated family tours
Sicily, among the biggest island destinations associated with Mediterranean and beyond, can also be one of the most appealing holiday destinations associated with Italia. The area isn't just recognized because of its historic background as well as a...
74Capua, Italy
The city of Capua is not well known outside of Italy, despite its rich and fascinating history, location and sights. The city is located 25 kilometers north of Naples in the province of Caserta in Campania.
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64Modica, The City Of 100 Churches
Modica is a city in the Provence of Ragusa, Sicily, Southern Italy. The name Modica is derived from the Phoenician "Murika" which means "bare rock". Modica is divided in two original areas: Modica alta who buildings almost climb up the rocks of the...
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89Exposition of 'Snake' by D. H. Lawrence.
D..H . Lawrence was one of the greatest figures in the 20th Century English literature. He died of Tuberculosis. His notable works in Novels are 'Sons and Lovers', 'Women in Love', and 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'; some of his short stories are- 'Odour...
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78videoDriving in Italy ~ What You Need to Know
We’ve all heard the horror stories about driving in Italy. The aggressive drivers, the narrow winding roads, and of course the confusing traffic signs that are only compounded by the language barrier. Well, it doesn't have to be as difficult as it all sounds. Make no mistake about it; there are some areas in Italy that you just don’t want to be driving in. But, to experience the true natural splendor of some areas you just have to get behind the wheel.
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70CONQUEST - 11: DUKE WILLIAM AND HIS KINDRED - The Trouble-maker Odo, Bishop of Bayeux
Considered a chip off the old block, Bishop Odo of Bayeux was not merely a cleric. As Earl of Kent he ruled part of England in his half-brother William's frequent absences. He was arrested for 'acqiring' church lands for his own enrichment and imprisoned. Rebellion with Robert 'Curthose' brought him close to re-arrest by William 'Rufus'. He died in AD1097 in Palermo before joining the First Crusade
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69Eating With Comissario Montalbano
We moved to Cianciana, Sicily about 6 years ago, and that's when we met Inspector Montalbano through the books of Andrea Camilleri. His fictional character resides in the town of Vigatà, which is actually Porto Empedocle. We are fortunate enough to...
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