Trekking on the edge of an active volcano

09 Aug 2011, Posted by admin in Catania, Messina, Notes, Sicilia, 6 Comments Tagged ,

Trekking on the edge of an active volcano


Etna’s 800 odd craters offer a perfect view of an active volcano from a safe distance.

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Admiring the spirit(s) of Catania

03 Mar 2011, Posted by admin in Catania, Notes, Sicilia, 1 Comments Tagged ,

Admiring the spirit(s) of Catania


Judging from the exterior of the University of Catania, Heaven must be populated by cartoon heroes.

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Sights for the blind

26 Nov 2009, Posted by admin in Catania, Notes, Sicilia, 0 Comments Tagged

Sights for the blind


As a special service, Catania offers sightseeing guides for the blind. Yet the city pavements are in such a sorry state that most disabled people would find them virtually inaccessible.

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Shoe tossing

27 Sep 2009, Posted by admin in Catania, Italia, Notes, Sicilia, 0 Comments Tagged , , ,

Shoe tossing


Shoe tossing seems to be an American habit that has spread to a large parts of the world – including Italy.

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Catania is better than its reputation

20 Sep 2009, Posted by admin in Catania, Notes, Sicilia, 0 Comments Tagged , ,

Catania is better than its reputation


Like several guidebooks, I have had my reservations about Catania. That made the city a very pleasant surprise.

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