It’s as if fate knew I was going to write this piece… This week I’ve met 2 new Italians (friends of friends who live in London too) and when I asked them both to name their favourite part of their home country, both said (without a moment’s hesitation I might add), Sicily. Ummmm hello! Even […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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Aug
Aug
Growing ever more popular, Sicily is absolutely one of my favourite regions to visit in Italy – not least because, situated at the south of the country (just off the toe of the boot), it’s heavy on the sun hours and hot on the Mediterranean heat! And of course, it has all the amazing trappings […]
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Aug
Aug
If you’re heading on your first trip to Sicily as I was recently, then the choice about where to stay here is a question you’re likely to face. As the largest island in the Mediterranean (something else I didn’t know before I visited!), getting from one part of Sicily to another can take hours, which […]
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Aug
Aug
Honestly, I’m not trying to start this article on a downbeat note, but, spoiler alert, most people don’t head to Sicily for the beaches. But wait, that’s not because the beaches here aren’t fabulous, but rather because this Italian gem of an island – the largest in the Mediterranean don’t y’know – offers so much, […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re visiting the west of Sicily then San Vito lo Capo is a must on your itinerary list! One of the region’s top hotspots, mostly thanks to its beautiful sandy beach, this charming town is awash with quaint streets, cute cafes and plenty of vibe! Add to this list the fantastic Zingaro National Reserve […]
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Jul
Jul
Located at the very southern tip of Italy – at the toe of the famous boot if we want to get technical! – there’s no doubt that Sicily is one of the country’s warmest and sunniest regions. Lying not far from the North African coastline – the capital of Tunisia is under 400km away would […]
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Jul
Jul
If there’s one thing Madeira is not, it’s short on places to stay! Probably due to the island’s diversity and the fact that almost every part of it has a wealth of great things to visit and enjoy, there really isn’t a clear choice when it comes to the best place to base yourself when […]
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Jul
Jul
Growing ever more popular, Madeira is officially one of the best spots to head in Europe now for an amazing holiday in a warm climate that won’t cost you the earth! With stunning coastline, some epic hiking and a diversity of natural landscapes, plus let’s not forget some delicious port tasting thrown in for good […]
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Jul
Jul
In my general travel experience, I have to say that travelling to islands never works out as cheap as hitting up mainland destinations. It’s as simple as that! Usually, there’s an added cost of getting there, plus food and services tend to be a little more expensive after your arrival too – either due to […]
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Jun
Jun
Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a great place to base yourself on this island, especially if you don’t have your own vehicle to get around. With the best public transport links in Madeira – including to the airport – it’s an easy place to stay, with lots of accommodation choices and some good tour […]