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Our company is owner operated by Nino and Catherine Santoro who both have their own successful careers involving travel and people-centered work. Nino and Catherine love to travel and love their countries of residence, Australia and Italy. Their travel experience and adventures over the years led to many people saying ‘Take us with you next year please!’......so they did!
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Sicilian cuisine on a budget - 10 ‘cucina povera’ dishes to try!
Cucina povera, which translates to "poor kitchen," is a traditional style of Italian cooking that originated from the resourcefulness of...
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Nino's top 10 most beautiful places in Sicily
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Summer is over in Sicily for 2023!
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Are you comparing apples and oranges???
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Three generations just like in White Lotus 2!
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Places that changed me
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What is Agriturismo?
I am not sure when the term ‘agriturismo’ popped up but I remember hearing it about 8 or 9 years ago when some friends of ours talked...
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What to do in Sicily? Etna of course!
People often ask us what are the main attractions or the 5 best things to do in Sicily and near the top of the list is Mount Etna, just...
Grateful Moments
I have this wonderful friend, Deb, who taught me about grateful moments in life. Years ago we travelled to Vietnam together and it was my...
It’s hard to leave…..
Ever had one of those holidays where it is really hard to depart, to leave and go home even though you love your home? Then when you...
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