Episodes
Why Acireale is not one of the most suggested destinations in Sicily - it could be! The carnival every February is something to really recommend. Acireale is not on the coastline but in the area you find amazing beaches!
Aci Trezza with its faraglioni and social life, is comfortable location for a summer day or an evening!
Aci Castello has transformed during the years with lava and now you will have an explanation how.
There are 9 villages with the name Aci something...the story behind Aci...
Published 05/24/24
Welcome to spend a moment on the beach with Julia and Giovanni!
You get answers to these questions: what to pack with you to the beach? What is mandatory number one? Where you find the sand, where the small rocks and where is the lava rock beaches on the east cost?
Do you plan to come to Sicily this summer?
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Published 05/17/24
How to reach Palermo and what to expect there? When is a good time to visit the capital of Sicily?
Which is the sweetest place to visit, a bit hidden, but worth it?
How to spend time in the area - more than just in the city?
Airport of Palermo, train lines and bus connections.
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Published 05/10/24
Jump to visit area of Siracusa and Barocco city Noto with us! Where you can se flamingos and why to take swimsuit with you too?
You will hear also about Baroque, rebuild, earthquake and second hand market!
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Published 05/03/24
Is there a chance to have fun in Sicily? Lets jump to the nightlife in the east coast of the island including for example Catania and Taormina.
Which kind of events you can find and is there any limits for celebrating? Why you might hear fireworks every single day in Sicily?
Not just partying but also some culture!
But who is the lion off the discoteca with own words - Julia or Giovanni? Any guesses? ๐
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Published 04/26/24
How to reach Taormina and what you will find fro the main street? Where is the Isola Bella and what to pay attention to?
We also mention Giardini-Naxos, Castelmola, Letojanni, Etna wineries and Godfather tour.
How to spend one day in Taormina? And how about one week?
Don't forget to enjoy granita!
Grazie, Julia and Giovanni
Published 04/19/24
Have you ever visit winery? Hopefully you will! Let's answer to the questions that you might wonder about around the wine topic. Maybe you learn something new!
Etna + winery is a very common daytrip, let's talk more about it. Also some wineries to mention, if you are looking for a tasting experience! ๐
Published 04/12/24
Where is the super famous Godfather film filmed exactly? This talking turned out also as a tourist info for Savoca! Take the practical advices and tips with you, if coming to Sicily!ย
In the newest Indiana Jones we were able to see scenes in Sicily, but where in Sicily and why?
Wee also answer to the questions: which hotel they stayed in The White Lotus? Which winery did they visit? And did we like the tv-series ourself?
Listen the episode, watch the movies and come to Sicily!
Published 04/05/24
Can you work in Italy if you don't speak Italian? Summer job with tourism vs. working also off-season in a local company...
How does the Sicilian language sounds like? Which are the differences to Italian?
And last but not least!! How to learn Italian? Julia gives tips and shares her journey!
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Published 03/29/24
Have a historian lesson - but not the boring one! Sicily is full of history and has faced influences from many populations over the ages!
Giovanni is the expert and you can just enjoy the storytelling!
We mention also Indiana Jones, Taormina Film Fest and orange blossoming time - listen the episode to explore why!
Questions? Let us know! ๐
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Published 03/22/24
You might think about to rent a car, but is it safe to drive in Sicily and what I need to know? We answer! Rental car company recommendation, talk about insurances, the traffic rules and the ways to survive in the mess!
Feel free to enjoy also about our roadtrip ideas - where to drive from Catania if missing the peace and nature?
Questions? Let us know! ๐
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Published 03/15/24
Let's jump to the islands around Sicily! Did you know there are islands around Sicilian island? Unfortunately we haven't visited them all, yet! Let us know if you want to know more or if you have a spectacular story to share! ๐
We promised to write down the islands we mention: Eolian islands are Lipari, Stromboli, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi. Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo together are called "Egadi islands". Then we had Lampedusa, Linosa and Pantelleria. ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐
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Published 03/08/24
What locals think about Etna? Is there need to be scared? Which were the most dramatic eruptions in the history?
We talk a bit about barocco (baroque) cities (Etna has something to do with it!) and we tell you how to visit Etna!
What Etna means to Giovanni, a Sicilian...listen to find out!
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Published 03/01/24
Food means religion to Sicilians says Giovanni - jump behind the scenes, we are talking about granita, arancino, seafood, gelato-hamburger and we also mention seasonal way to use ingredients.
Quality over quantity tells the most here in Sicily! โค๏ธ
Julia is getting more local by doing...by doing what? You will figure it out and hopefully learn also something else new!
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Published 02/23/24
Who is Giovanni? And who is Julia? In the first episode we quickly tell you what you can expect from the Something about Sicily podcast! ๐ฎ๐น
Traveling, food, Etna, language, nature and so much more at least! We let you know our best tips and secrets about Sicily! ๐
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Published 02/16/24