Oh, Sicily. You had me hooked from day one. The food, the history, the beaches… it’s the kind of place that makes you start looking at one-way tickets. But let me say this upfront: Taormina is heaps more expensive than Cefalù. It’s glossier, more dramatic, packed with luxury hotels, designer boutiques, and those jaw-dropping clifftop…
Dreaming of Taormina? Yeah, same. I had that dream in the summer of 2025, and let me tell you… Taormina is so worth the trip. I started my trip to Sicily by flying into Catania (like most tourists), then heading up to Taormina for a couple of days. It was a solo trip, and since I was…
Noto, a stunning Baroque town in Sicily, got a surge of attention thanks to its cameo in The White Lotus Season 2. I’ll admit, the show put it on my radar. But getting to Noto isn’t exactly easy without a car, so if you’re debating whether it’s worth the effort, you’re not alone. I’m glad…
Traveling to Italy in the summer can be tricky—especially in August. Rome? Overcrowded, unbearably hot, and packed with tourists. The Amalfi Coast? Gorgeous, but expect sky-high prices and barely any room on the beach. Most of Italy’s hot spots are overrun this time of year, driving up costs and making even simple things—like getting a…
So, you’re heading to Sicily and wondering where to base yourself: Catania or Taormina? While one is undeniably more picturesque, the other is a lot more affordable. And while one feels a bit grittier and raw, it also happens to have better food—at least in my opinion. After spending a couple of weeks in Sicily…
How many days should you spend in Taormina to make the most of your stay? That’s a common question! After spending 3 weeks in Sicily, I had a good understanding of how long you should spend in all the hot spots! Taormina is honestly somewhere you can easily see in one day and a place…
