Things I Learned in Syracuse
I’ve Learned… *that famous astronomer, Archimedes, was born here in 287 BC. *there are many civilizations that ruled Syracuse. After the Romans, who conquered the Greeks fell, it was ruled […]
I’ve Learned… *that famous astronomer, Archimedes, was born here in 287 BC. *there are many civilizations that ruled Syracuse. After the Romans, who conquered the Greeks fell, it was ruled […]
It’s our last day in Sicily. We head to the Syracuse’s famous archaeological park which hosts many well-preserved Greek and Roman remains. After enjoying the 3rd century (yes, third century!) […]
Here we are, in Syracuse, Sicily. This once powerful Greek city, founded in 733 BC, is loaded with history and culture… both Greek and Roman. In its prime it was […]
I’ve Learned… *to eat the pasta alla norma… as often as you can! *to wear appropriate shoes when hiking a volcano. *the city dates back to the 8th century BC; […]
We slept in after our long day on Etna… despite spending a mellow night indoors with roommates… watching soccer, playing guitar, and consuming pizza and wine. Writing this, I realize […]
Upon our arrival in Catania, Victor helped connect us with a local guide that would take us up to Mount Etna for a hike. Mount Etna is Europe’s highest and […]
Back in Catania after our day trip to Taormina, we decide to cook dinner tonight, since our small hostel is equipped with an adorably retro, fully functioning kitchen. Here we […]
Today an hour-long bus rides takes us up the coast to the popular resort town of Taormina. Finding the ticket office, was more difficult than the ride! In Catania, there […]