Sicily is famous for its Baroque architecture, and some hill towns are almost outdoor museums of this architecture. 3 were close to Siracusa and highly recommended, (each a Unesco world heritage site) so I took a day to drive to each. This style of architecture was very popular in Italy in the early …
This ancient Sicilian city is a great stop on any tour of Sicily. The mixing and intermixing of so many cultures is evident everywhere here. The settlement dates from 734 BC, and at one point, Siracusa was the largest city in the world! Due to its location and importance, it was fought over countless …
I am starting my first trip after getting approved for Global Entry which includes TSA pre-check. We all agree that I am not a terrorist. I am so excited. So, I get to Chicago on United, pick up my bags and go off to American’s terminal to check in for the Rome flight. Went …
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