Destination:
  • Italy
  • Albania
  • North Macedonia
  • Kosovo
  • Ireland

Northern Sicily in the Shoulder Seasons

October 27, 2024
Spiaggia Lungomare Castel di Tusa; Castel di Tusa
Italy

We’ve spent three seasons in Northern Sicily so far, and without a doubt, we much prefer the shoulder seasons. Compared to the peak summer season, there are fewer crowds with the added benefits of mild to warm temperatures perfect for…

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The Balkans: Part 3 – Kosovo

October 13, 2024
The Stone Bridge; Prizren, Kosovo
Kosovo

Originally, we planned to return to Albania for our final three weeks in the Balkans after North Macedonia. However, to escape the summer heat, we traveled 100 kilometers through the Shar Mountains to Kosovo.   As a landlocked country with…

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The Balkans: Part 1 – Albania

September 15, 2024
Panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea; Durres, Albania
Albania

Our epic 2-day scenic route from Castelbuono, Sicily to Durres, Albania involved hopping in cars, on trains, ferries, a bus and a motorcycle. Why? We needed to reset the “1-year clock” on Paul’s motorcycle that he imported from Canada. Without…

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Castelbuono, Sicily: Part 2

September 25, 2023
The Madonie Mountains; Pollina, Sicily (Italy)
Italy

Within a week, the decision was clear that we wanted to extend our stay in Castelbuono, Sicily. It’s undeniable that Castelbuono is a special place to us.   With a strong connection to traditions, naturally beautiful and fertile land, and…

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Castelbuono, Sicily – The Madonie Mountains

September 11, 2023
Outdoor dining at its finest; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)
Italy

So, why Castelbuono, Sicily? After we made the decision to explore beyond Palazzolo Acreide, I found a newly listed home for rent (with no reviews) in the Parco delle Madonie. With very limited knowledge of Northern Sicily, we followed our…

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The Battle of ‘Palazzolese’ Pizzas

August 21, 2023
Taverna di Bacco; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)
Italy

After eating many pizzas during our month-long stay in a small Sicilian town, Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily, I decided to do a comparison of one of their most famous pizzas called ‘Palazzolese’. It’s typically made with tomato sauce, cheese, Palazzolo sausage,…

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How We Spent a Month in Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily

August 14, 2023
Enjoying the view from Teatro di Akrai; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)
Italy

We stumbled on Palazzolo Acreide purely by accident after finding several property listings in the South-East region of Sicily. We opted for a two-story apartment that’s centrally located, so we could access neighbouring towns within an hour, such as Noto,…

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