Our month in Ireland was more than just a vacation; it was a heartfelt and unforgettable reunion with a long-time family friend, Annie, who I lost touch with over 20 years ago. This trip marked my first visit to the enchanting Emerald Isle, while for Paul, it was a nostalgic return to a place he fell in love with a decade ago to relive some cherished moments and create new memories.…
Before we hopped on a plane to fly across the world, we made a commitment to find a new home by selling 95% of what we own. We often get asked how we chose Sicily out of all of the places in the world. After our first 3 month visit last summer and spending a bulk of our time in Castelbuono, the quaint little town charmed its way into…
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 the unconditional help of the friendly locals, this small Sicilian town made us feel like we were transported to a different world. To us, a simpler life. Bergi Organic Farm Sicily…
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 gut and took a chance. Castelbuono, Sicily is a medieval town of less than 9000 people (similar to Palazzolo Acreide), and it’s tucked in the valley at the foot of…
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, mushrooms and olives. The key ingredient is the Palazzolo sausage that’s found all throughout town. This traditional sausage is part of the Slow Food Presidia, and it has been around…
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, Canicattini Bagni, and the popular beach town, Syracuse. We had a month-long stay in Palazzolo Acreide and the town had this feeling of busyness (except during the afternoon siesta time) despite…