Mountains, Lakes & Cities – Italy
On our way from Switzerland, we approached the lake from the north and travelled down the western side to our accommodation on the southern shore.... Read More
Italy
A week in Ormea (again)
Last year we visited Ormea to see our friend Lorenzo and planned it to coincide with the Giro d’italia (read about Ormea here and Giro... Read More
Giro d’Italia 2023
We have been fortunate having the Giro d’Italia cycle race pass near where we are living. One option was to walk about 2 km up... Read More
38^ FIRENZE MARATHON
Having chosen to have 2 days off running prior to race day, we were happy to take the 10km round trip to the Firenze Marathon... Read More
Islands and Fire Trekking
We could divide our Sicily trip into a few categories: Active – We enjoyed hiking, cycling, kayaking, running and lots of walking; Ancient Greece/Roman –... Read More
Walking on the moon (Mount Etna)
The direct drive from Ortigia to the Rifugio Sapienza on Mount Etna was only 1 ½ hours so we decided to take the scenic route... Read More
Casa Montalbano (Montalbano’s House)
We are great fans of the Inspector Montalbano TV series. Broadcast in Italian with English subtitles it also helps us to learn Italian. The Inspector... Read More
Ancient Greece in South Western Sicily
Having taken the scenic route from Trapani, admiring the hills covered in vines and surrounded by wind turbines on all sides, we arrived at our... Read More
West of Palermo – Hikes, Kayaks and Bikes
After an enjoyable few days in Palermo, it was time to hit the road. First, we had to get back to the airport to collect... Read More
Palermo – first stop on our Sicilian adventure
Population: 673,735 (2017) Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro... Read More