Something about Sicily
Something about Sicily
Julia x Giovanni
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 ❀️
12 - Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto
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 πŸ‹
May 3, 2024
28 min
11 - Nightlife and cocktails in Catania
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 Giovanni? Any guesses? πŸ˜‚ IG:Β somethingaboutsicilyΒ πŸ‹
Apr 26, 2024
33 min
10 - Taormina and surroundings! All you need to know
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
Apr 19, 2024
34 min
9 - Il vino, what exactly happens in the winetasting?
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! πŸ‡
Apr 12, 2024
36 min
8 - Ciak si gira! Sicily in the movies and tv-series
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!Β  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? And did we like the tv-series ourself? Listen the episode, watch the movies and come to Sicily!
Apr 5, 2024
26 min
7 - Si un ciuri, how to learn Italian and does Sicilian language exist?
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 πŸ‹ IG @somethingaboutsicily
Mar 29, 2024
30 min
6 - L'ombelico del mondo, cultural influences in Sicily
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! πŸ‹ IG @somethingaboutsicily
Mar 22, 2024
28 min
5 - Semaforo verde, si parte! Traffic, roadtrips and renting a car in Sicily
You might think about to rent a car, but is it safe to drive in Sicily and what I need to know? We answer! Rental car company recommendation, talk about insurances, the traffic rules and the ways to survive in the mess! Feel free to enjoy also about our roadtrip ideas - where to drive from Catania if missing the peace and nature? Questions? Let us know! πŸ‹ IG @somethingaboutsicily
Mar 15, 2024
30 min
4 - Le isole, islands around Sicily
Let's jump to the islands around Sicily! Did you know there are islands around Sicilian island? Unfortunately we haven't visited them all, yet! Let us know if you want to know more or if you have a spectacular story to share! 😍 We promised to write down the islands we mention: Eolian islands are Lipari, Stromboli, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi. Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo together are called "Egadi islands". Then we had Lampedusa, Linosa and Pantelleria. πŸ¦‹πŸ¦€πŸš Julia was suggesting to use Giuntabus to reach Milazzo, if coming from Catania! Questions? Let us know! πŸ‹ IG @somethingaboutsicily
Mar 8, 2024
24 min
3 - Fuoco dell'Etna, the most active volcano in the Europe
What locals think about Etna? Is there need to be scared? Which were the most dramatic eruptions in the history? We talk a bit about barocco (baroque) cities (Etna has something to do with it!) and we tell you how to visit Etna! What Etna means to Giovanni, a Sicilian...listen to find out! Don't forget to subscribe us πŸ‹ IG @somethingaboutsicily
Mar 1, 2024
33 min
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