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Living in Sicily
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Приєднався 11 вер 2020
- From Lapland Sweden to Sicily -
About Sicily, lifestyle and personal growth
After years in fashion I decided to challenge my life and Sicily was the key as first choice Bali is too far. With no plans, no job, no nothing and didn't speak the language I packed my bags and moved.
First year travelling around the island I opened a VAT number to help small and middle sized local organic producers on the European market. Since 2008 I'm a solo entrepreneur in my lifestyles. Here I also started down-sizing focusing on true values in life, and now heading towards off-grid living.
This channel and technology is funded by Covid-19 funds received during lock down, to give back to the society.
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Welcome to Sicilian lifestyle with Scandinavian vibe!
About Sicily, lifestyle and personal growth
After years in fashion I decided to challenge my life and Sicily was the key as first choice Bali is too far. With no plans, no job, no nothing and didn't speak the language I packed my bags and moved.
First year travelling around the island I opened a VAT number to help small and middle sized local organic producers on the European market. Since 2008 I'm a solo entrepreneur in my lifestyles. Here I also started down-sizing focusing on true values in life, and now heading towards off-grid living.
This channel and technology is funded by Covid-19 funds received during lock down, to give back to the society.
Check out Sicily Wine & Dine:
ua-cam.com/channels/iN0Kg-T3ENsjun7fQ1qrqg.html
I do videos as hobby, have no possibility to answer travel nor real estate.
⚠️Living In Sicily is a registered TRADEMARK. All content under copyright!⚠️
Welcome to Sicilian lifestyle with Scandinavian vibe!
Sicilian Towns | Francofonte - The palace with faces and oranges
Francofonte with its 11,600 inhabitants is located in the middle of the most important orange districts in Sicily. The highlight of this town is Cruyllas Palace with face decorations, each with a different expression.
My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 2008.
Equipment: EOS 200D, Samsung phone, DJI Osmo Pocket
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⚠️Living In Sicily is a registered TRADEMARK. All content under copyright⚠️
My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 2008.
Equipment: EOS 200D, Samsung phone, DJI Osmo Pocket
Music I use: Bensound License code: RGBGDHYLHERFHUBP
⚠️Living In Sicily is a registered TRADEMARK. All content under copyright⚠️
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Sicilian Villages | Gratteri - Holy Grail and Normans
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Gratteri is a small village of 850 inhabitants, located in the mountains above Cefalu. On the rocks forming a Holy Grail form looking from the right angle. Normans dominated this area and built a fort, many churches and planted a socio-economical system. It became a multi ethical society. It is one of the most beautiful Sicilian mountain villages to visit. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, ...
Sicilian Wonders | Unknown Megaliths of Rocca Pizzicata
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Megaliths of Rocca Pizzicata are quite unknown in Sicily and it is bit tricky to get here as they are surrounded by private owned lands. It is a place mixed with myths, religion, human habitats, tombs and naturally shaped cliffs by the water during time. Cliffs forming faces, eyes, fish heads and animals. Located 700 m.a.s.l. in the municipality of Roccella Valdemone. My name is Johanna. I’m fr...
Sicilian Film Locations | Forza D'Agro - Godfather, failed investments and Normans
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Forza D'Agro is a small village of 890 people and sadly depopulating. Famous for its Godfather movie scene with the wedding between Michael Corleone and Apollonia. Also Normans has been here building a large castle on the mountain peak with loopholes and a secret passage. Unfortunately the panorama gets ruined due to a failed real estate investment where all equipment is just left there high an...
Sicilian Film Locations | Savoca - Godfather and the Normans
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Savoca is a small town with 1700 inhabitants located north of Taormina. Famous for the Godfather trilogy with Bar Vitelli and the church where Michael married his Sicilian wife Apollonia. Also the Normans has been here with traces seen on one of the city gates still standing and remains of the Norman castle on the hill top. Lunch place: Da Franco Smile Ai Portici osteria in Sant'Alessio Siculo ...
Sicilian Towns | Aidone - Medieval mountain town with Norman based dialect
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I try to visit these Sicilian mountain towns as much as possible. For their history, best foods, views and also the sad fast depopulation. Aidone is a small town with 4000 inhabitants, founded by Normans where the dialect is Norman based. The peak is the Norman castle at 889 m.a.s.l. with breathtaking views to Etna, lake Ogliasto and the Sicilian nature. I lunched at: Trattoria Antichi Sapori A...
Sicilian Archaeology | Morgantina - Siculi Greek Cittadella and Swedish archaeologists
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A Siculi-Greek cittadella discovered by a Swedish archaeologist Erik Sjöqvist 1955. He chose the location, made the project successful and was supported by the Swedish king Gustav VI Adolf. Greeks dominated this area and the cittadella reached up to 10,000 inhabitants. It is the most important archaeological sites in Sicily and gave understanding of ancient city planning. My name is Johanna. I’...
Sicilian Cities | Messina - Norwegian aid dish, harbor & imaginary bridge
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The highlight of Messina is the main church with a astronomical clock tower offering a clock show everyday at 12:00. 1908 the city was struck by an 7,1 earthquake and Norway sent two ships of cod as aid and Messina's main dish Stocco alla Messinese was created. In the video I also visit the imaginary bridge area and best view sites. Messina is a city with 236000 inhabitants where the the harbor...
Sicilian Towns | Modica - Chocolate, Nobel prize and houllottova Baroque
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Modica has made a name for itself thanks to chocolate. But chocolate is nothing new here, production started already 1746. It is a "walk around" town with chocolate tastings everywhere, churches, lots of baroque and Nobel prize winner Salvatore Quasimodo's home. Divided in Modica Bassa, Alta and Sorda with 55000 inhabitants. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur i...
Sicilian Film Locations | Tonnara di Scopello - Ocean's 12, tuna and stunning views
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Tonnara di Scopello is the oldest tuna fisherman area in Sicily with a history back to 1200. It is also the location to one of the last movie scenes of Ocean's 12 where agent Lahiri meets the crook LeMarque only to understand he is her father. Has a limited entry which is good to protect this special place. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 200...
Sicilian Towns | Gangi - The Medieval art town on a golden hill
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Gangi is the old Greek name of Sicily. A mountain town with Norman origins situated 1000 m.a.s.l. with 6100 inhabitants. Named themselves "The town of arts". Tricky roads to drive too, but offers stunning views and originality. Here I also found a local tambourine shop still making tambourines the traditional way from goat skin. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entreprene...
Sicilian Villages | Purgatorio - Went to Purgatory to learn I arrived to Dante's level six
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When I saw the name Purgatorio on the Sicily map, I had to drive to the other side of the island to check this place out. Here I also eat the best Cannolo of 2020, and understood I have reached Dante's sixth level of Purgatory, "Gluttony". Purgatorio has under 300 inhabitants. My name is Johanna. I’m from Lapland, Sweden and a solo entrepreneur in Sicily since 2008. Equipment: EOS 200D, Samsung...
Sicilian Mafia | Memorial site for Giovanni Falcone, his wife and bodyguards
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This is the memorial site for judge Giovanni Falcone in the Maxi Process against the Sicilian mafia, his wife Francesca Morvillo and his bodyguards; Vito Schifani, Rocco Dicillo and Antonio Montinaro. Killed by the Corleone mafia 23rd of May 1992 when 500 kg of TNT exploded from under the highway right on this spot. Thanks to cigarett butts and change of Italian crime law allowing DNA tracing, ...
Sicilian Towns | Polizzi Generosa - D&G hometown, Scorsese and Madonie in the Norman footsteps
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Polizzi Generosa was named by Norman king Federico II due to the territory's richness. He also created a free and independent town thanks to his laws supporting equality and justice. These areas are depopulating fast, now only 2900 inhabitants remained. Hometown of designer Domenico Dolce D&G, Martin Scorsese's grandparents and a door to the Madonie mountains. I stayed at farm house Masseria Xi...
Sicilian Villages | Castellana Sicula - Murales paintings all over by Madonie mountains
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Small village of 3000 inhabitants known for its Murales paintings. Since 1994 about 30 artists contributed with their art on this villages facades. In August takes place a folkloristic dance "Ballo della Cardella". A fertility dance around a three meter high pole, which is identical to our viking tradition in Midsummer. Lunch at: Family Art Countryplace stay aka Agriturismo: Masseria Xireni (Or...
Sicilian Towns | Piazza Armerina - World's richest mosaics & Old town in the Norman footsteps
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Sicilian Towns | Piazza Armerina - World's richest mosaics & Old town in the Norman footsteps
Sicilian Towns | Scicli - A Montalbano pearl in Iblea mountains
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Sicilian Towns | Scicli - A Montalbano pearl in Iblea mountains
Arabian & Baroque Sicily | Caltagirone - The colourful Arabian "pot castle"
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Arabian & Baroque Sicily | Caltagirone - The colourful Arabian "pot castle"
Medieval & Norman Sicily | Monreale - Golden stories on the walls, in the Norman footsteps
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Medieval & Norman Sicily | Monreale - Golden stories on the walls, in the Norman footsteps
Greek Sicily | Selinunte - Europes largest archaeological site, Beaches & Fish
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Greek Sicily | Selinunte - Europes largest archaeological site, Beaches & Fish
Sicilian Gardens | Palermo Botanical Garden - Green haven & Carl von Linné
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Sicilian Gardens | Palermo Botanical Garden - Green haven & Carl von Linné
Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 2 - Mosaics & Markets, strolling in Norman footsteps
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Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 2 - Mosaics & Markets, strolling in Norman footsteps
Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 1 - From the ground to roof tops in the Norman steps
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Sicilian Cities | Palermo tour part 1 - From the ground to roof tops in the Norman steps
Sicilian Towns | Palazzolo Acreide - Europes longest balcony, perhaps in the world
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Sicilian Towns | Palazzolo Acreide - Europes longest balcony, perhaps in the world
Medieval & Norman Sicily | Caccamo - The famous medieval castle & stunning views
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Medieval & Norman Sicily | Caccamo - The famous medieval castle & stunning views
Sicilian Mafia | Corleone town & Mafia museum with original Maxi Trial documents
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Sicilian Mafia | Corleone town & Mafia museum with original Maxi Trial documents
Sicilian Wonders | Andromeda - Breathing between earth and sky
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Sicilian Wonders | Andromeda - Breathing between earth and sky
Sicilian Towns | Lercara Friddi - Frank Sinatra and Lucky Luciano
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Sicilian Towns | Lercara Friddi - Frank Sinatra and Lucky Luciano
Central Sicily | Enna - Three centrals of Sicily; Religious, Geographical & Astronomical
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Central Sicily | Enna - Three centrals of Sicily; Religious, Geographical & Astronomical
Baroque Sicily | Noto - The capital of Sicilian baroque
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Baroque Sicily | Noto - The capital of Sicilian baroque
Un posto bellissimo ! Grazie di nuovo per il video 👋
Uno dei posti piu belli 🙂
Wow, absolutely stunning😍😍😍
Amazing little village 🤩
Houllottova ???
Miei Bisnonni nasciru in Corleone. Puderanu Ripusari in Paci. Miei Casa e' in Palermo. Cu l'amuri da un Siciliano Corleonisi. Diu Benedica. E Diu Benedica Sicilia e Italia. Bona notti.
So I was thinking of visiting there until you said the mafia is everywhere.. I imagine being shaken down for money just for being there and maybe kidnapped for ransom.. and then they follow you home and ask for protection money in america...
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Amazing images 😍😍😍
Thank you dear! 😊
Se a VIDA se define como a arte dos encontros, qual foi o mais belo encontro que teve,aquando a realização da sua visita?Miguel.
sto pensando di visitare di nuovo l'Italia... un paese incredibile, molto bello... adoro andarci... ho intenzione di visitare Corleone... viaggio in bicicletta 🚲... presumo che riuscirò a trovare un posto dove stare... sicuramente lì sono hotel .. Video molto informativo ✔️
Sicily is perfect for bicycle. No problems to find accomodation either as tourism is slow in many places. Thank you for your nice comment! ☺
Snyggt och intressant som vanligt Johanna!
Tack för din fina kommentar! 🙂
Nice video. I like the honesty and frank commentary. Did you have any nice wines?
Thank you! Always some wine when traveling 🙂
Thanks for the video. Interesting about "il ponte"
Yes, the corruption with this is incredible.
Gente D'onore!🎉
Ya , The caves so deep ,and no one will find theme
wonderful place isent it
So Verro's bust is standing, or was it at your visit's time? An interesting character in the history of the town...
The statue is there permanently 🙂
Also a location for Inspector Montalbano. Beautiful place !!
Thank you for extra info, totally missed that! 🙂
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Stunning images 🤩😍🤩 !
Thank you! 🙂
Hilarious video! -and even the music matched excellent! Hope to see much more of these 😄
Thank you dear! 😀 On the quest for more funny places.🤩
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What a lovely place and also steeped in ancient and modern history. Thank you for these videos and I hope your business is doing well!
Thank you for your nice comment and appreciating the videos ☺
Do the mafia exist? Yes, but not as before in your backyard. (that's a relief) Today mafia is everywhere. (panic attacks!)
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One day I'll travel here ❤ My dream place , Corleone and Amalfi ❤❤
ps. love all your videos
Can I purchase Little Sicily tomato seeds from you? I’m in the USA. My grandfathers family is from Sicily but he has passed on now and I was unable to travel to Sicily yet. Having seeds to grow would be a fun connection to my grandfathers ancestry/history for me to grow some tomatoes for my families heritage. Thanks for any information. Sincerely - Kjo
Dear, I would love to help you but US controls are insane these days when it comes to food and beverages. I need to pay an import approval and pay an agent to do this. By travel is much easier. Yours, Johanna
The Godfather Trilogy!!!🌹🍷🌹🍷🌹
Thanks for the video. 🍷
Many thanks to you for watching! 🙂
Wonderful you made a video about this special little place 😍 (that I had never even heard about😬)
Thank you! 😊☀️
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Thanks for another great video. I liked your description of the latrine!! The art historian , Andrew Graham Dixon, visited the mural with the Bikini Girls. I'm sure it was in the TV series Sicily Unpacked with chef Giorgio Locatelli.
Thank you so much! 😄 It is a very well organized site to visit and so much interesting stories from the mosaics.
2.38 🤭🤭🤭.....besides that: Another great video!! Love the perfect length of your videos with just the right amount of interesting facts and great pictures. Also I missed this fascinating place when I was in Sicily and loved to see it as if I was there myself. Thank you ❤
Thank you so much! This is one of the more well organized sites to visit in Sicily. 15 years ago when I visited it first time, one could walk inside the rooms ☺
Thanks for sharing your video. What a great place to visit. According to Angelo Russo, Montalbano might be coming back to "Vigata". Non vedo l'ora !
really?
Lots of hints on his Instagram account. Two more episodes apparently. Hope it's true 👍
I hope it is true 🙂. Scicli is very nice to visit. Thank you for your comment.
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How much is a cheap room there,I’m a pensioner,tthanks
Great video thank you
Two great sicilians in america. One excelling as a singer the other as a famous boss of USA organized crime. Italians do it better.
mandamento corleone,lercara friddi. lucania family corleonesi.
Q belleza amo a Sicilia
How much cost car for a day
B-E-AUTIFUL 😍😍😍
Yes! Amazing 🤗
Yes! Finally a video of this a-ma-zing place!! Thank you so much:-D
Thank you for your nice comment! :) yes, finally!!
3:01 incredibile
What a fantastic place. Fresh fish, boats in the harbour, culture, sunshine - what more could anyone want. Thanks for another great video.
These golden places still very rural and simple are favorites to visit.
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Must have been very interesting for you with the Scandinavian connection and the preservation of the local grape varieties. Thanks for the video.👍
Yes, the west side has much northern Europe. Thank you for the comment. 🙂
Tenho muito interesse em fazer este roteiro em Corleone!
Thank you!
I love how you keep showing a complete, and honest insight of Sicily. The island keeps fascinating me on so many levels!!
Thank you for your nice comment and support! :)