Something about Sicily

May 24 2024 1

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You want to get exited about Sicily? We help you! Julia and Giovanni live together in Catania, Sicily and love the island with active vulcano, endless beaches and delicious food! Julia has experienced so many roadtrips and knows the useful tips for happy holiday! Giovanni is certified tourist leader and more than passionate about Sicilian history, destinations and culture. They live in traditional old lava stone house and dream about big garden, many pets and slow mornings. You will have Sicilian holiday experience no matter where you are! Don’t forget the IG: somethingaboutsicily ❤️

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15 - Acireale, Aci Trezza, Aci Castello and the story of the Aci

May 24 2024 27 mins

Why Acireale is not one of the most suggested destinations in Sicily - it could be! The carnival every February is something to really recommend. Acireale is not on the coastline but in the area you find amazing beaches! Aci Trezza with its faraglioni and social life, is comfortable location for a summer day or an evening! Aci Castello has transformed during the years with lava and

14 - The beaches from Catania to Letojanni

May 16 2024 16 mins

Welcome to spend a moment on the beach with Julia and Giovanni! You get answers to these questions: what to pack with you to the beach? What is mandatory number one? Where you find the sand, where the small rocks and where is the lava rock beaches on the east cost? Do you plan to come to Sicily this summer? IG: @somethingaboutsicily 🍋

13 - Palermo is hot and messy! Full of everything except the volcano

May 10 2024 27 mins

How to reach Palermo and what to expect there? When is a good time to visit the capital of Sicily? Which is the sweetest place to visit, a bit hidden, but worth it? How to spend time in the area - more than just in the city? Airport of Palermo, train lines and bus connections. IG: @somethingaboutsicily 🍋

12 - Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto

May 03 2024 28 mins

Jump to visit area of Siracusa and Barocco city Noto with us! Where you can se flamingos and why to take swimsuit with you too? You will hear also about Baroque, rebuild, earthquake and second hand market! IG: @somethingaboutsicily 🍋

11 - Nightlife and cocktails in Catania

Apr 25 2024 33 mins

Is there a chance to have fun in Sicily? Lets jump to the nightlife in the east coast of the island including for example Catania and Taormina. Which kind of events you can find and is there any limits for celebrating? Why you might hear fireworks every single day in Sicily? Not just partying but also some culture! But who is the lion off the discoteca with own words - Julia or Gi

10 - Taormina and surroundings! All you need to know

Apr 18 2024 34 mins

How to reach Taormina and what you will find fro the main street? Where is the Isola Bella and what to pay attention to? We also mention Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola, Letojanni, Etna wineries and Godfather tour. How to spend one day in Taormina? And how about one week? Don't forget to enjoy granita! Grazie, Julia and Giovanni

9 - Il vino, what exactly happens in the winetasting?

Apr 11 2024 36 mins

Have you ever visit winery? Hopefully you will! Let's answer to the questions that you might wonder about around the wine topic. Maybe you learn something new! Etna + winery is a very common daytrip, let's talk more about it. Also some wineries to mention, if you are looking for a tasting experience! 🍇

8 - Ciak si gira! Sicily in the movies and tv-series

Apr 04 2024 26 mins

Where is the super famous Godfather film filmed exactly? This talking turned out also as a tourist info for Savoca! Take the practical advices and tips with you, if coming to Sicily! In the newest Indiana Jones we were able to see scenes in Sicily, but where in Sicily and why? Wee also answer to the questions: which hotel they stayed in The White Lotus? Which winery did they visit

7 - Si un ciuri, how to learn Italian and does Sicilian language exist?

Mar 28 2024 30 mins

Can you work in Italy if you don't speak Italian? Summer job with tourism vs. working also off-season in a local company... How does the Sicilian language sounds like? Which are the differences to Italian? And last but not least!! How to learn Italian? Julia gives tips and shares her journey! Don't forget to subscribe us 🍋 IG @somethingaboutsicily

6 - L'ombelico del mondo, cultural influences in Sicily

Mar 21 2024 28 mins

Have a historian lesson - but not the boring one! Sicily is full of history and has faced influences from many populations over the ages! Giovanni is the expert and you can just enjoy the storytelling! We mention also Indiana Jones, Taormina Film Fest and orange blossoming time - listen the episode to explore why! Questions? Let us know! 🍋 IG @somethingaboutsicily