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Trapani-The City That Sparkles In Sicily
My first impression of Trapani was that it actually sparkled. This was in great contrast to dirty and stricken Palermo where I had just come from. The buildings gleamed in the sunlight, ornate carvings decorated the buildings, and I got the feeling as I walked through its streets that I had stepped back in time. Some of the most beautiful buildings were located on the street Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Trapani is especially known for it’s Easter procession. Religious statues from the 17th century are paraded around for 16 hours on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. These statues called the Misteri of Trapani are kept in the Church of the Anime…
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5 Ways To Know Palermo
I have a word of advice for you if you are arriving in Palermo. Do not and I mean, do not, think that because you know Italy that you know Sicily. And do not think that because you know Sicily that you will know Palermo. Even though Sicily is part of Italy, Sicilians will be quick to remind you that Sicily is closer to Africa then to mainland Italy. The people of Sicily consider themselves Sicilians first, Italians second. As Anthony Bourdain says, “Outsiders perceive Palermo to be some sort of Godfather theme park.” But to categorize Palermo so shallowly would be to miss the heart and soul of Palermo’s…
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Chania: Why You Should Visit When You Travel To Greece
If you travel to Greece, whatever you do, don’t skip Chania. I did on my first visit to Greece (the ferry got cancelled due to weather), and I now regret that. I loved everything about Chania. This port town has lots of charming architecture which reflects its Turkish and Venetian past. The lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in the entire world. The port area also has lots of great restaurants with beautiful views of the harbor. It was especially crowed with locals for Sunday lunch and seemed to be everyone’s favorite hangout. I absolutely loved getting lost in the winding streets of Old Town and The Turkish Quarter of Splatzia.…
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Island Of Crete Beaches: Agii Apostoloi
I came to Crete without much of a plan in mind. The island of Crete is known for its beautiful beaches, and my only hope was to explore as many of them as I could. I came to Crete now, in March, because my frequent flier miles were going to expire, so it was now or never. What I didn’t research was that it would be barely sixty degrees, and none of the buses start running to the island of Crete beaches until May. In fact nothing really happens until May, not even the food tours. So, I’ve explored Chania town, where I’m staying, with its beach that is just…
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How To Blog For Money
Many people would like to blog for money, but they don’t know where to start. I love the freedom that blogging gives me to travel when I want, to work when I want, and to write about something that I’m passionate about. Since starting my travel blog, I have had a lot of people ask me how they can start their own and make money from it. Here’s how I got started. When I began, I knew nothing about blogging, so I signed up for a course called Superstar Blogging. I learned so much from this course. There are lessons on creating content, advice on getting traffic from social media, and…
