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Category Archives: Sicily

Things I Learned in Syracuse

November 18, 2012by Tisha 2 Comments

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 […]

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Echoes of Siracusa

November 14, 2012by Tisha 5 Comments

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!) […]

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Finding Greece in Syracuse

November 1, 2012by Tisha 3 Comments

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 […]

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Things I Learned in Catania

October 30, 2012by Tisha 3 Comments

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; […]

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Markets, shopping and a farewell to Catania

October 24, 2012by Tisha 4 Comments

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 […]

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Italy, Sicily

Hiking an Active Volcano

October 8, 2012by Tisha 13 Comments

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 […]

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Roommates, nightlife, and real romance

October 3, 2012by Tisha 2 Comments

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 […]

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Beautiful Taormina

September 27, 2012by Tisha 8 Comments

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 […]

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