La RosaWorks Sicily Tours & Travel

I was flattered to be consulted for this article in the @WSJ  I often like to talk about what's new and happening in Sicily. It is an exciting place with a deep and rich history. wsj.com/lifestyle/trav…

Catching up and have lots to say! See my newsletter with the information about the tours in 2022 and more mailchi.mp/larosaworks/tr…

Question: What are the most common things found in a Sicilian kitchen?? . Answer: Opinions! What do you think? What's cooking in your kitchen? #sicilyessence #sicily #sicilianfood

Taormina, yes. It is beautiful and relaxing. Sit with a crisp glass of Etna white and watch the world go by  barrons.com/articles/great… #Sicily

t is a gorgeous gift of products from small producers in Sicily, presented in a handmade cloth basket. The best news is that it ships from New Jersey, so the wait time is minimal. All delicious and it is a real treat to bring Sicily to someone at home.

It is December and we are in 'the' season. The mail has become so important as a way to connect with the ones we love. Here are some Sicilian treats you can send, selected by me in collaboration with A.Terra, about whom you've heard me talk before. aterra.co/shop/la-rosa-g…

How could anyone regret going back and living with olive trees and in sight of a majestic volcano? You can’t and he doesn’t.  #olive #Sicilia #Etna nytimes.com/2021/12/13/tra…

Buses are reliable and travel on schedule in Sicily. For certain routes, they are a perfect mode of transport.  lonelyplanet.com/articles/getti… #Sicily #vacation #travelagain

Palermo is doing some wonderful and visionary things. This space is worth the visit. #palermo #Travel ocula.com/magazine/insig…

It’s so true, Noto has become a hot destination! hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/real… #Noto #travel

His home is preserved in the Valley of the Temples. A man of great passion without whom we would not have the magnificence of this site theguardian.com/culture/2021/n… #archaeohistories #architecture #sicily

Menfi and Marinella di Selinunte saw a huge water spout over the sea that didn’t make landfall. The sea is warm and apparently angry. It’s not good.

It was a medicane around Catania and now yesterday a whirlwind (tornado) near Ragusa. New names for the unusual storms that Sicily has endured. usnews.com/news/world/art…

Good stories are always a draw. The Good Kitchen in Mussomeli is a great story. Kudos to Danny! washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/11…

We spent 4 days of our recent tour with our guides Pierfilippo Spoto and Paolo Vetrano in off the beaten path places nestled in the Sicani Hills. Thank you for capturing some of the magic in this video, Pierfilippo. We will do it again, and soon! Amunì! youtu.be/bqxPebAxspE

Take a bite of Sicily. Sea urchin, pomegranate, arancini balls all on a plate. The new wave of fine dining merges classic recipes, local and fresh ingredients and some imagination! #diningout #palermo #finedining

It was like a scene from a film. After our 3 hour hike through the bosco (woods), we were very ready for lunch. The panini, the songs, the local wine, a little rain and all those who passed by made this a party in a town that has 20 families!

Italy is taking a leadership role. Friday night the Piazza Universita in Catania was set up with tents vaccinating anyone who hadn’t already been. Everyone we’ve encountered has been cautious and adhering to rules. They are tired of being sick. npr.org/2021/09/24/104…

Never overlook rural tourism. There is so much to be learned from people who work the land, secrets even that would improve any life. My group was in this place yesterday and it is special. bit.ly/3zJ9LY4

Drying herbs. I've done it at home but it's not the same. The flavor that Sicilian herbs impart on your food is simply superb.