Enna, the heart of Sicily

Enna, the heart of Sicily

Enna: Slow Tourism in the Heart of Sicily Enna? I’d never heard of it either. I know Sicily pretty well, but this city and its surroundings—the very center of Sicily, no less—were unknown to me. It’s also sometimes called the navel of Sicily. I spent a few days...
Salina, Aeolian Islands: Hiking, Nature & Tips

Salina, Aeolian Islands: Hiking, Nature & Tips

Salina, the green island with two volcanoes Of the seven Aeolian Islands, this enchanting island near Sicily captivated me the most. It’s surprisingly green and the most laid-back of them all. It’s a place where you naturally start walking at a snail’s pace and have...
Vulcano, Aeolian Islands: Crater Hike & Tips

Vulcano, Aeolian Islands: Crater Hike & Tips

Vulcano, untamed nature and an active crater Vulcano is the island where you can literally smell its Aeolian origins. Sulfur, steam, and hot rock set the tone here. Everything feels elemental: black sand, barren slopes, and a crater that constantly reminds you it’s...