Welcome To Lisbon Portugal! This is a shot of Alex and I overlooking the terrific city of Lisbon, Portugal…where we spent 6 days at the end of 2022…that’s the Tagus River behind us – and do you see that land… Read More ›
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The Wild Food At Cervejaria Ramiro In Lisbon! Scarlett Shrimp! “Crab Head” Crab + A Steak Sandwich Dessert!
Welcome To Lisbon! My wife Alex and I spent New Year’s in Lisbon and I plan to share many of our adventures with you! Portugal’s largest city is also one of Europe’s oldest and most diverse cities. Here is how… Read More ›
Check Into “The White Lotus!” We Stayed At Sicily’s San Domenico Palace – Here’s A Tour!
Welcome To “The White Lotus!” This stunningly beautiful hotel at night is actually the San Domenico Palace – and the entrance is gorgeous: The San Domenico Palace is in the hilltop town of Taormina Sicily, and it’s getting a lot… Read More ›
High Above Sicily In A Funicular! Heading To Taormina Via A Sky Ride!
Riding High Over Sicily! That’s a photo I grabbed of a Funicular going by me as my Funicular was heading high above the Ionian Sea off of the Sicilian coast…we are heading up to the town of Taormina for some… Read More ›
What’s The Most Beautiful Village Of Italy? It’s A 334-way Tie!
Welcome To Abbateggio – One Of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages! Which village is the most beautiful in Italy? Well, by official count, it’s a 334-way tie for first! This photo of the village of Petrapertosa is a great example –… Read More ›
Making Gloria’s Lasagna! Chef Rick Tremonto Honors His Mom For My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Time For A Traditional Italian Lasagna Dish – Thanks To A Chef’s Mom! There is nothing better for the fall than a comforting meal that is full of flavor – so it’s time for a homemade Lasagna, thanks to Gloria… Read More ›
Here’s The Greek Theater In Taormina Sicily! Built In 301 AD! Home Of The “Bam Bar” Too!
Welcome To Taormina Sicily! It is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily, and home to a classic Greek ruin too! Here’s a special panorama from the town square, with Alex doing a double shot! The town of Taormina… Read More ›
Lava Wine And Cassatedde! A Sicilian Ricotta Pastry Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Sicilian Flavors!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! Yes, it’s true: my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is working with volcanic ash and lava! There’s much to share, so let’s begin with this: a few weeks ago I shared this photo showing the cookbooks… Read More ›
Standing On Top Of Sicily’s Mt. Etna! Our Hike Up An Active Volcano!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! Alex and I are excited to welcome you to the top of Mt. Etna! This living, breathing volcano sits on the incredible island of Sicily – a part of Italy we had never had the chance… Read More ›
Have You Visited Sicily’s “Part-Time” Island? We Head To “Isola Bella” – An Island Twice A Day!
Welcome To Sicily’s “Part Time” Island! I found this gorgeous sunset shot of “Isola Bella” online, so bravo to the photographer who captured it…this “part time” island is located just below the classic Sicilian town of Taormina on the Ionian… Read More ›
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