Places are sections of a quilt. We make that quilt bigger the more we travel. Some sections, or squares, have vivid pictures. Others, just an abstract of a long-ago memory. They’re all wonderful. My kids’ happiness won’t necessarily be the size of their quilt, but rather the detail. I can’t wait to add some more squares.
Sicily
A Day In Siracusa, Italy
Siracusa has archaeological areas to explore, small beaches, shops and restaurants. It’s an easy day trip from Catania.
Walking And Eating In Downtown Catania, Sicily
Catania is a vibrant city center with a busy, urban core. We didn’t spend a ton of time downtown, but here’s a few spots to consider if you’re headed to Catania.
Exploring Mt. Etna, An Active Volcano
We’ve never had the opportunity to climb an active volcano. Mount Etna, via Sapienza Refuge turned out to be one of the highlights of our Sicily trip.
Sicily And Salzburg. Our Favorite Part of Taormina
We’ve been so lucky in our travels to discover some real gems. Food is a big motivator to me when we travel. I love experiencing the best local cuisine a place has to offer. That’s what makes this experience our favorite part of Taormina.
A Return To Taormina, A Beautiful City On A Hill
Taormina is a special place for us. We’ve been before and can’t wait to go back again. While there are plenty of hotels there, we’ve always chosen to stay elsewhere and make Taormina a day trip.
No, Really. This Was An AWESOME McDonald’s. In Sicily.
Fresh-squeezed orange juice, quinoa salad, polite staff who bring our order to your table? This is just a different set of Golden Arches.
Hotel Review: Sheraton Catania, Sicily
This was our second time back at the Sheraton Catania. This hotel is a bit of an odd property, but a pretty good value for point redemptions.
Trip Report Introduction. Sicily And Salzburg
Getting started on a trip report for our vacation in Sicily and Salzburg. Stay tuned for a ton more posts about our trip.
A Volcano Demonstrates Why The World Makes An Excellent Classroom
One of the best aspects of travel is when our children connect a previous trip to a real-time event. A volcano in Europe recently helped us do just that.
