2021 certainly started on a rather negative note with case numbers spiking and lots of turmoil around the world.

Despite that I am positive.

There is hope at last. Everyone I talk to in Italy feels the same. As they say, the darkest hour is just before the dawn and the dawn is indeed near. We simply need to hang in there a little longer.

Before I take you off to Italy I'd like to mention our new supporter option. Once we get to 100 supporters all of those VIP first 100 will enjoy free lifetime access to our Secret Italy subscriber section... all for the price of a monthly cappuccino.

What to See in Sicily?

We've attempted to narrow down an impossible choice - focusing on some of the attractions we love most: from beaches to ancient temples to tiny villages.

Here is our list.

Time To Visit Italy?

From what I hear Italy will open to most of the world by July; however, I won't be booking much travel until late summer/early autumn - just to be on the safe side.

That brings me to a question that Maria and I are often asked: "when is the best time to visit Italy?" That question led to an article that shares just what Italy means to me: how it changes the lives of so many people, how it changed my life forever.

Here is the article

Take A Break From It All