Everything to Know Before You Go to Sicily, Italy

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  • @TheAbundantTraveler
    @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому +4

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  • @Godlvr008
    @Godlvr008 Рік тому +12

    Have been Italy 10x, just got back from first trip to Sicily and Reggio Calabria(across bay) Catania was the most amazing place we have ever been. Medieval streets in the shadow of Mt Etna, daily large outdoor market, strawberries the size of baseballs, pizza for 8 euro and many amazing churches/history. B&B Al Quadrato d Oro on edge of main square for 70 euro night. Highly recommend.

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      Sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and recommendations. Make sure to subscribe to the channel.

  • @nataliedegray4618
    @nataliedegray4618 2 роки тому +7

    It depends what you are after. I love Sicily in every season; I've been in February, September, November, July, August, and many times.. In July August we book a hotel in Taormina and it's a completely 'sun, swim, cocktails, food holiday'! Heaven!!!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Thank you for all of your comments, and I’m sure that Sicily is wonderful and All Seasons based on this location. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @giulanr
    @giulanr Рік тому +2

    All I can say is Thank you....Thank you ....Thank you. The info is much appreciated.

  • @debbiecollins7439
    @debbiecollins7439 2 роки тому +10

    Super impressive history overview of Sicily! I never knew how rich in culture Sicily is. So much to do there. Thanks Kim!

  • @stephencook567
    @stephencook567 Рік тому +3

    White Lotus sent me here ;) Great video, thank you - planning my honeymoon right now.

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому +1

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful honeymoon, and please subscribe to the channel.

  • @diamonddonut
    @diamonddonut Рік тому +2

    I can't thank you enough Abundant Traveler

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      You're very welcome! 😊❤️ Don't forget to like and share this video for more great content! 👍🔗

  • @leslieiglesias3621
    @leslieiglesias3621 Рік тому +1

    I was there last year Feb and will soon to do warmer activities like beach and islands. Excellent synopsis and great suggestions.

  • @Danishwoman1
    @Danishwoman1 2 роки тому +6

    Since my first vacation in Sicily when I was 14, I have been crazy, madly, deeply in love with the cities: Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Me and my fellow travellers had met two young boys and two policemen, which was so gently. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves with the boys, I can still remember how goodlooking Nino was with his emeraldgreen eyes and tall, muscular body. The policemen had fun with my friends mother and her female friend. Together with the policemen, the four of us were sailing, swimming next to a cave in the deep blue water. With Nino and his friend, my female friend and I went to the beach, laid in the sand, talked, listened to music. One evening, Nino and his friend came to our apartement, asked if they two boys could take us for a ride on their scooters. That evening, I still remember, just as clear, as I can rememeber the last minutes, I spend with Nino before I entered the bus, and drove to Catania Airport to fly back to Copenhagen. That was in 1978, and in 2007, my husband and I were in Giardini Naxos. He know about the vacation in 1978, and was very empatic, when I became overwhelmed by my memories, when we flew over the Alpes. 20. of July, we are returning to celebrate our 20. anniversary - so romantic!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Thanks for all your thoughts and tips. Thanks for watching the video, and I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    • @donniedarko6699
      @donniedarko6699 Рік тому

      that is such a nice story! life is beautiful when 2 soul enjoy their companionship and have the positive mutual feelings. and now i think 21st anniversary is on the way, congratulations!

  • @gracefazio1003
    @gracefazio1003 2 роки тому +5

    from a Sicilian living in Australia your video was very accurate. 😀.

  • @TheStinaLina
    @TheStinaLina Рік тому +1

    THanks - great content, I am visiting in October and really enjoyed this vlog.

  • @timothykoivisto5444
    @timothykoivisto5444 Рік тому +1

    We had a fantastic holiday in Sicily. A couple big items you missed in your video. Cannoli. OMG Palermo is absolutely known for the best Cannoli. Also when in Catania, take a run to Taormina. Stunning history and views. Then stop at Savoca if you ever send the Godfather. Famous scenes shot there.

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      Thank you for sharing your wonderful Sicily experiences! Cannoli in Palermo and the scenic beauty and history of Taormina and Savoca are indeed remarkable attractions worth mentioning. Sicily has so much to offer, and your insights add great value to exploring this beautiful destination. 🇮🇹✨

  • @MissArtisticSasnuhy
    @MissArtisticSasnuhy Рік тому +1

    Kim this was sooooo helpful and I enjoyed it very much! I am definitely subscribing to you as yourr content is both entertaining and super valuable. I was wondering all about what to do in Sicily this summer and now I know exactly what to do.

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for subbing! It’s a beautiful place to visit with lots to do. Swimming, hiking, winetasting,restaurants and many cities to visit. Also, incredible archaeological sites.

  • @jacquelynclifford7831
    @jacquelynclifford7831 2 роки тому +7

    Take the train from the airport, amazing video!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому +2

      That’s a great idea, and will do that the next time I’m in Sicily.

  • @alineps6235
    @alineps6235 6 місяців тому

    Best vídeo watched about Sicily! Thank you

  • @jimmoliterni4195
    @jimmoliterni4195 2 роки тому +3

    Great video. Lots of good practical info. Please provide the Cefalu agriturismo you recommended.

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it. Here is the link.tidd.ly/3MDQ2zE

  • @chuckwaggon2435
    @chuckwaggon2435 2 роки тому +1

    Yes! A Very useful and captivating presentation. Good job!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much; I’m glad you enjoyed the video :-) make sure to subscribe to the channel.

  • @veronicaivanova
    @veronicaivanova 9 місяців тому

    Really useful, thank you 😊

  • @CastleRoadCoaching
    @CastleRoadCoaching 5 місяців тому

    Great vid! Wonderful info - thank you! One correction: Greeks , Romans and Carthaginians date back to way before the 8th c. and the original inhabitants of Sicily were there approx. 10,000 years ago.

  • @lucillemakris3137
    @lucillemakris3137 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting a lot of information. Thank You

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. Please subscribe to the channel.

  • @dansouth2088
    @dansouth2088 2 роки тому +1

    Great job! Love Sicily! The islands of Vulcano Lipari, and Salina are great places to visit too!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Dan. I’ll try those islands on my next trip to that area. Make sure to subscribe to the channel.

  • @jonr7088
    @jonr7088 Рік тому +1

    I may have made a mistake booking 2 full weeks in Cefalu in late May. The Island is large and I wont be far from Palermo. Toarmina is too far away for a day excursion. Anyway, Ill make the best of it and get real comfortable with my home base in Cefalu

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому +2

      No matter what you do, it will be amazing. You can always rent a car and spend a couple of days somewhere else. Sometimes it’s worth it to have a second hotel reservation so you don’t miss something you really want to see.

    • @robcig
      @robcig Рік тому

      @@TheAbundantTravelerinteresting you say that as I’ve just booked seven nights in Giardini Naxos with the view of doing day trips in our rented car. Not sure that I could do the west coast in a day, Marsala etc, but certainly down to Agrigento hopefully. Anyway, your video is very informative and I love how much passion you have, well done. BTW, where did you stay in Cefalu?

  • @antoniablake7278
    @antoniablake7278 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Information but the back ground music is too loud!

  • @sahdiaahmed6391
    @sahdiaahmed6391 2 роки тому +1

    Hi such an educational video- me and hubby are coming for 3 days to Trapani in September.... any recommendations pls? Thanks

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      I did not go to Chobani, so I don’t have any recommendations. Have a great time, and thank you for watching the video.

  • @asantoro0011
    @asantoro0011 10 місяців тому

    Please share the link for the catamaran stay? Only ones i can find book for a week. Did you only stay one or two nights?

  • @antoniablake7278
    @antoniablake7278 10 місяців тому

    Very, very helpful! Would like to know how much you charge for a consultation? And would like to know about the surrounding little islands.🎉

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  7 місяців тому

      Here is the information. Thank you for asking theabundanttraveler.com/travel-consultations/

  • @abma9623
    @abma9623 Рік тому

    I’ll in Sicily in 2 wks!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      Have a great time and Sicily. It’s amazing. Thanks for watching the video.

  • @josephguastella8037
    @josephguastella8037 2 роки тому

    July and August is truly all about night life most Feasts and Parades throughout the island the biggest is feroagusto on August 15th celebration 🍾 throughout the beaches ⛱️ all night party til AM hours at midnight everyone goes in the sea 🌊 in celebration... September and October less tourists and cheaper prices hotel BnB and restaurants weather is cooler but less activities... Been living summers here for over a decade this is truly a magical Island 🏝

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the information. I was there in September, so I missed all the festivals.

  • @wendywyatt8563
    @wendywyatt8563 2 роки тому +1

    Please share the agroturismo info for Cefalu. I cannot find it. Thanks!

    • @gracearmano9658
      @gracearmano9658 2 роки тому

      Thank you for asking as I could not find the Agriturismo in Cefalu either

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Apologies for the delay, I had to find it again :) tidd.ly/3q5lmOV Turismo Rurale Cefalu. It was really lovely!

  • @palianshow
    @palianshow 5 днів тому

    An excellent video, thank you.
    Just after 10 min the background music gets but annoying and louder than your voice. Maybe something to keep in mind for the next time. Thanks

  • @ewastarczewska8949
    @ewastarczewska8949 Рік тому

    Where can I find the link to the Agroturismo in Cefalu that was mentioned ? ;)

  • @franmasawi7366
    @franmasawi7366 2 роки тому

    Well done👍👍❤❤

  • @w8lifta
    @w8lifta 2 роки тому

    Love Sicily 👍🏻 great video thanks

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.

  • @shaimapalani7141
    @shaimapalani7141 2 роки тому

    Hi, thanks for video. I am coming to Sicily in September with my husband and two children. We love to see people and have fun. Do you have any recommendations for us of places we can visit?
    We will start in Syracuse. I have seen lots of videos from Syracuse. It looks quiet. Have you been there and do you know any night markets?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Sicily, Italy Top Locations & Places to Visit | Sicily, Italy Travel Guide
      ua-cam.com/video/-wL7eItyPaw/v-deo.html This video give some great suggestions on where to visit. Thanks for watching, make sure to subscribe to the channel.

  • @JoseAyala-em5pr
    @JoseAyala-em5pr Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @Dmaaaain
    @Dmaaaain 2 роки тому

    Sooo.. now that you're taking so much about getting around.. what rental company do you recommend on sicily?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      I booked online through Hotwire, I think. I think they have great prices on rental cars. Thanks for watching, and please subscribe to the channel

  • @Lulu-kt6gr
    @Lulu-kt6gr 2 роки тому

    Hi any hotel recommendations in Taormina? Looking at the Belmond Sant Andrea but would be great to have a similar experience that’s not quite as expensive…?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      It depends on if you wanna be close to the beach or up in the town. Our hotel was OK but not necessarily highly recommended.

  • @rosssala
    @rosssala 2 роки тому

    Cute video 📹

  • @whatastud1000
    @whatastud1000 Рік тому +1

    Nice video ! You are a cool gal ! 😎

  • @11riehldeal
    @11riehldeal 2 роки тому

    If I do the car rental thing, how’s parking in the various towns?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Parking Cambia challenge, but there are parking lots and street parking. You may have to drive around for a few minutes to find a good spot. Thanks again for watching the video.

  • @princ3ssj726
    @princ3ssj726 2 роки тому

    Great video! Do you have the links to the boat company? The charter

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      There are links in the description, but the website is intersailclub.com. Tell them I sent you.

  • @QT5656
    @QT5656 2 роки тому +1

    What about public transport such as trains?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому +1

      The train system in Sisley is fantastic. I drove, so I do not know much about the train schedules.

  • @bhillson
    @bhillson Рік тому

    Can you recommend a car hire company? Looking to go for 5 days in March

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      I used budget. It was very easy and convenient. Thanks for watching the video.

  • @te593
    @te593 11 місяців тому

    You forgot to mention the Arabs who were also a significant part of Sicily's history. May I recommend the Novel, A Sultan in Palermo by Tariq Ali for an understanding of the history and culture of Arabs and Muslim civilisation in Sicily.

  • @santap9332
    @santap9332 Рік тому

    How about 4 days in trapani?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      I didn’t go to Trapani, so I’m not sure. Have a great time on your trip and thanks for watching the video.

  • @FurrKnight
    @FurrKnight 2 роки тому

    I would love to see Monaco!

  • @landdn
    @landdn 2 роки тому

    Would love to see a video on Florence!

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Hopefully, one day I will have a video for you :-) thanks for watching.

  • @gurugamer8632
    @gurugamer8632 Рік тому

    What is your number one place is Scilly?

  • @kellyowen7045
    @kellyowen7045 2 роки тому

    Great video, thank you! Did you mean it is best to hire a driver or rent a car?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      I rented a car. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you so much for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already.

  • @johnbooth1824
    @johnbooth1824 2 роки тому

    Hi Kim,
    Booked 10 days in May 2022 arriving in Palermo. Can you say who you used for car hire and price per day? John.

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching the video. I bought through Hotwire, I think. hotwire has great car rental prices.

    • @johnbooth1824
      @johnbooth1824 2 роки тому

      Thanks Kim.
      Really enjoy your videos.
      John.

  • @johnlane1664
    @johnlane1664 Рік тому

    Recommend a guide

  • @maurijk25
    @maurijk25 2 роки тому

    Those 2 heads are teste di more...moors heads...with a kind of history about that

  • @miraborgesilva1919
    @miraborgesilva1919 Рік тому

    Bring a container so you can fill it with the garbage on the street. It will take 2 min. Slobs everywhere. Littering

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      There are so many beautiful places in Sicily, without garbage and trash.

  • @waltersickinger1499
    @waltersickinger1499 2 роки тому +1

    You got the dates wrong...not 8th century......8th century BC

  • @ginny2071
    @ginny2071 2 роки тому

    My father was born Sicily, I want to retire their, and start my citizen ship. Do you have a lawyer to assist me?

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I don’t have any attorneys to recommend. There are lots of chats, websites, Facebook groups etc. that can help you.

  • @conniemara1
    @conniemara1 2 роки тому +2

    for the most part cute video...some of your facts are wrong :( and you missed coming to the middle of the island.....less tourists very interesting history and way less expensive.......Ciao

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing your comments. We were only there for a short time, so we cannot visit the center of the island. We missed several things, but would love to come back.

  • @s1lentsound
    @s1lentsound Рік тому

    The amount of adverts in this video is ridiculous, spoilt an otherwise good presentation 👏

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  Рік тому

      Thank you for your feedback, and I’m glad you enjoyed the video play

  • @larsf478
    @larsf478 2 роки тому

    The city of Palermo has about 700k inhabitants and Catania about 300k.
    What are your numbers?
    Do you mean the Palermo region, because for the city it's very wrong.

  • @tonylarussa4046
    @tonylarussa4046 Рік тому

    Sicily is an autonomous region not province.

  • @pnomis
    @pnomis 9 місяців тому

    It was controlled at one time by the 'carcinogens' ? Was that when everone started smoking? lol

  • @11riehldeal
    @11riehldeal 2 роки тому

    What if I don’t like eggplant or seafood?! 😂

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  2 роки тому

      There’s plenty of pasta to be had in Sicily :-) thanks for watching the video

  • @patrickmacisaac222
    @patrickmacisaac222 4 місяці тому +1

    unbearable for who, I love the hot weather

    • @TheAbundantTraveler
      @TheAbundantTraveler  20 днів тому

      Phew! I much prefer cooler weather. I live in Texas and am always looking to escape the heat :)

  • @michellebhayes
    @michellebhayes Рік тому

    It was inhabited long before the Greeks.

  • @waltersickinger263
    @waltersickinger263 2 роки тому +3

    "Carthagins..." You mean Carthaginians.....learn your history and pronunciation.