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@rishirich4018
Жыл бұрын
guys visit sri lanka.....
@antoniettagianino601
Жыл бұрын
jeah 😃 but to visit Isola Bella in Taormina ... guys it it amazing and gourgeous 🥰🥰
@shredgardener9231
Жыл бұрын
i told ya!
@thewizardsofthezoo5376
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving such a charming review, did you visit Castelmola, just above Taormina? There is a bar on the top of a tower on the top of a hill you can see the whole region while sipping Almond Wine and eating bruschetta... if you didn't, you gotta go back! 😂
@longbeach7623
Жыл бұрын
As an American of Italian descent, Sicily is definitely on my short list of places to eventually relocate to and enjoy life in retirement.
@mariannehackett6408
Жыл бұрын
Taormina is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Italy if not in the world. I am from the south of Italy (Calabria, the tippy toe of the boot) and I studied at the University of Messina in Sicily so I am really enjoying this series. Thom Yorke was playing at the theatre in August so wondering if you were there when that was going on. Thanks for sharing the beauty of my country ❤️
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
No we weren't there then but how cool would that be!!! To see Thom Yorke at that epic location would be amazing 🤗
@mariannehackett6408
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers The concerts at the Teatro Antico always have the most amazing atmosphere.. you get get goosebumps all over! Definitely worth adding to a bucket list! Btw, I am from Italy but currently living in Nova Scotia. Just moved here 3 months ago 🤗 Ciao!
@jmaker8145
Жыл бұрын
I’m loving this Sicilian series, what a bunch of beautiful towns, i always go to Greece in the summer but southern Italy is growing on me, specially Sicily and Sardinia. Keep making these videos, they’re delightful. Cheers 🥂 from Los Angeles.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks J 🤗 Sicily might be our fav part of Italy now - Anna
@eleanor4482
Жыл бұрын
That is such a beautiful town with amazing views not to mention the delicious food. Hope your tiny house survived the storm. Thanks for sharing.😎
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking about our Tiny House Eleanor. Everything is great with it .. phew. We were a bit stressed about that one - Trevor
@eleanor4482
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers good to hear as you were so far away.
@rosssala
Жыл бұрын
I found you guys today on KZitem, I've been to Sicily over 100 times and I must say i love all your video's 📹 .Well done !! My parents were from Sicily and migrated to Australia . Regards from London 🇬🇧 😍
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Ross! - Anna
@ninodivino1088
Жыл бұрын
Hi both I've enjoyed your videos for maybe a few years now. As you've been traveling so have I. Anyhow. Sicily is land of my father's. He's from a town called piana. It's a great service youre doing because I get to see these places thanks so much
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
We so appreciate you following along for all this time Nino. More to come yet on Italy 🤗 - Anna
@MattdaJack1
Жыл бұрын
I just left Taormina 😢 It’s jaw droppingly beautiful, we loved it, but by 11 am, there are so many tourists on day excursions. We stayed opposite the cable carts that take you to isobella beach which is so beautiful. We managed to get our Granitas from Bam Bar too 😁🍧 We preferred our stay in Cefalu in mid September as it was less touristy.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
We noticed mid day it was jammed with tourists as well. We also prefer Cefalu ... we must have just caught the end of high season there 🤗 - Anna
@EnglishBulldogMom
Жыл бұрын
Amazing… always so much to see as I tell my daughter we do our best to do the things on our list… have an amazing time ..thanks for taking us to these amazing places..be safe..❤️😎🇨🇦
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for always watching Kim! 😀 - Trevor
@fiveinitaly
Жыл бұрын
Loved it 👍👍👍👍👍
@helennuttall
Жыл бұрын
Sicily has been totally scrumptious guys! Beautiful views from the hotel…bit of a climb back up from the pool!! Thanks for another midweek treat!
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
That walk back from the Pool was our exercise hehe 😅 - Anna
@fokkman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. We are visiting Taormina today ❤️
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Have fun - Anna
@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel
Жыл бұрын
I agree, I’d picked catania too!!!
@rivkash9305
9 күн бұрын
קטניה-מקסימה. גן תצפית ציפורים….. שעורי בית ליפני שמגיעים….
@gregbent8479
Жыл бұрын
We were day tripping off a cruise ship at Messina so suspect some of the midday visitor bulge would be due to cruisers.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
I think you're correct Greg. It empties out by the evening daily 😀 - Trevor
@littlebigjohn69
Жыл бұрын
i was there and u2 played at the theatre .
@rougesify
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys! Nice video! Sicily has been the single most important piece of land in the western world for a good millennia. It is the root of the Italian monarchies and for many centuries hosted the richest and most powerful cities in the west: Syracuse first and then Palermo, which in the 12ve cent alone was wealthiest than the entire UK put together (both were capitals of Normans kingdoms at the time). Home of monarchs from many dynasties, for this reason, it has also been probably the most colonised lane in the entire world: 2,500 years of continuous colonisation from external power trying everything they could to conquer it: from Greeks to Cartagena to Arabs to Normans to Germans to French to Spanish, … In my opinion the single most important region to visit and discover. Nothing can come close to the history and richness of Sicily
@arveedibira2454
Жыл бұрын
my bro wants to visit because of White Lotus ❤😊😊
@andreal4972
Жыл бұрын
1 year (365 days) is not enough to see all of Sicily. PS: The first city founded by the Greeks in Sicily was Giardini Naxos. (In 734 BC some Chalcidian settlers founded what was long believed to be the first Greek settlement in Sicily. The new colony was given the name of Naxos as the homonymous island in the Aegean Sea).
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Clearly we'll have to come back to this place again! - Trevor
@andreal4972
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers We look forward to seeing you at with immense pleasure. You have so much to see, some but exactly some, places: Gole dell'Alcantara, Syracuse, Modica (the famous cold prepared chocolate), Portopalo di Capopassero, the Roman Villa de Casale full of immense complete and perfectly preserved mosaics ( Piazza Armerina), the city of Enna and since you love the sea and tranquility, go to the beach of Portopalo (Menfi) or the beaches and tuff caves (which can be visited) of the island of Favignana in front of the city of Trapani, the salt pans of Trapani near the remains of Mozia, an ancient city destroyed by Syracusan soldiers, the Scala dei Turchi with its white walls, the Cathedral of Monreale with one of the largest mosaics in Europe ........ I could go on indefinitely ....
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Taormina is absolutely stunning! Agree great place to visit, but not long term. Looking forward to to the pizza in Naples I’m sure you’ll find the best! Great drone shots too!! ~Cara 💖
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Naples is going to be fun! haha.. get ready for a different kind of video this Sunday 😉 - Trevor
@krzysztofzaleski6518
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Chris Taormina it’s my favorite city in Sicily ❤
@arancinisicily8001
Жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor and Anna, I have been following you two for the past year I absolutely love ❤️ your channel. I Sicilian and my family are from the province of Agrigento. If you get a chance go visit Syracuse and Ragusa. So much history there.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
We'll be sure to look those places up for a future trip. Thanks for following along 🤗 - Anna
@janicepottie802
Жыл бұрын
Incredible scenery folks!!!❤❤❤
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
It's quite the place right Janice? 🤗 - Anna
@joeharvey268
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed another great video from you guys ..thank you ..cheers :)
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Luv hearing that Joe... see you Sunday! - Anna
@travelertrome8449
Жыл бұрын
Wow so beautiful! I have been to Italy 3 times but not the Amalfi Coast nor Sicily. My parents have been to Taormina and they said it was one of their favorite places. With the views, made me think like it is a much larger version of Capri. 😎
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Def visit Sicily if you can TT. We've been a few times to Italy as well but so glad we did the southern region this time around - Trevor
@guiltseeker
Жыл бұрын
such a great and imformitive vlog guys, love from the west UK, going there in 2024, long way off but looks worth the wait, thanks for the detailed description of all you showed us !!!!
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
We're so glad you found the video helpful! - Trevor
@boxerlover2030
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I love your videos. We too are Canadians and have been to Sicily many times. If you ever make your back look into visiting the Western coast. More specifically the San Vito Lo Capo and Makari area. San Vito Lo Capo is more touristic but, has some incredible restaurants and one of the nicest beaches you'll find. Makari is more of a quiet town next door with some amazing beaches, surrounded by mountains and the nicest sunset in all of Sicily. Happy and safe travels!
@Mythos131
Жыл бұрын
Definitely the most beautiful town you've done there yet. But I agree with you that I wouldn't want to stay there long term, but a visit sure would be nice.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Cefalu may still get the 'edge' from us given they have a beach right in town. Though it was packed lol - Trevor
@Mythos131
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers I don't how often the Cefalu beach was that packed but I'll take a hard pass on it when it is that crowed. But one would have to visit the towns in the flesh to know for sure. I love those views from Taormina though.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
@@Mythos131 Another commenter on the vlog said mid September Cefalu was pretty relaxed and less tourists. We missed it by a week ha
@Mythos131
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers Oh ok, that's earlier than I expected.
@roseanneberrios7174
Жыл бұрын
It's to bad you didn't make it to the small little towns instead of all the large tourist towns. You missed alot of great places. Maybe someday you can do that. Have a great time on the rest of your Italy tour.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
We know we did.. but there was no cars to rent and we can't do it all ✌ - Trevor
@mcbrides1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video. Headed there next September and looking forward to it. I also now know....go to the greek theater in the late afternoon!
@colleenc2023
Жыл бұрын
As beautiful as Taormina is, it doesn’t feel like ‘home’ to me 🤔. Thanks for another informative video and I very much look forward to pizza in Napoli 🍕!
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
100% Agree Colleen 🤗 - Anna
@darrylp902
Жыл бұрын
Incredible views! I see why the crowds flock there. I guess I'll have to pick up some Napoli Pizza here in Sydney for an "interactive" experience while watching your next video! 🍕🍕👌
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
haha Napoli Pizza is very different than the pizza here that's for sure - Trevor
@darrylp902
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers I have no doubt...but I can pretend! 😁
@veramakayan5914
11 ай бұрын
Taormina is my favorite town in Sicily.Will definitely return again very soon.
@jeannetteordonez8529
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the 'Super Thanks' Jeannette 🙏 - Trevor
@ambrosejoseph4843
Жыл бұрын
There is an opera, Ariadne auf Naxos, by Strauss.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Noted!
@ambrosejoseph4843
Жыл бұрын
Capri??? maybe ?
@TheFunk888
Жыл бұрын
Was that a giant San Pedro at 4:39 ??
@silvanaronchetti2869
18 күн бұрын
Dreamland, been 10 times
@arancinisicily8001
Жыл бұрын
If you get a chance you can watch a three part series on KZitem, BBC documentary called "Sicily Unpacked".
@ninodivino1088
Жыл бұрын
I will check that asante sana
@vincentscala6011
Жыл бұрын
You both have very pleasant personalities. Really easy to listen to. My wife and I and another couple are going to Taormina, Cefalù & Favignana in the middle of September. Thanks for the presentations. Vince Scala
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Have so much fun! - Anna
@vincentscala6011
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We’re looking forward to it. They wanted to go in August but I vetoed it bc of the heat! I even wanted to go a week or so later in September but we settled on getting there the 12th. The way you do the videos I swear is like listening to a couple of friends sending the video. Looking forward to the pesto dish and also the pasta with eggplant. Ciao.
@edwardkornuszko4083
11 ай бұрын
Great post! Thank you. Is there an English language Sicily travel guidebook you recommend?
@johna5428
Жыл бұрын
Did you try driving on the island and is it difficult for Canadians
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
After driving in the Dominican Republic everywhere is a breeze at this point ha - Trevor
@irishinusa1615
Жыл бұрын
Heading to Sicily in June 2023. After watching your vlog.....even more excited now. Are you covering the ferry to mainland?
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
You'll luv it.. we have a video / reel on our Instagram on the ferry (short vid) - Trevor
@frankdewtie9949
Жыл бұрын
Hey Love your videos and so glad that you decided to do an Italy series. My spouse and I are thinking about returning to Italy for our anniversary and Sicily is high on our list of Italian destinations. We were wondering how many nights would you recommend in Taormina? You mentioned that you stayed for a couple of nights, but do you feel that it was a sufficient amount of time or do you think an extra night would have been better? Your feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Also if you're seriously considering to buy property in Italy, you should check out the various houses and properties being sold for as little as 1.00 euro (With conditions, of course). Definitely worth looking into. There's even some located in Sicily. Hope this was helpful!
@Spacchio
Жыл бұрын
Guys… what about Siracusa?
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Next time! - Anna
@veramakayan5914
11 ай бұрын
You can find granita also in Capri and Amalfi coast but eaten by itself not with brioche
@DS00700
Жыл бұрын
Can you book hotels same day in mid September? We already have a car rental booked.
@arancinisicily8001
Жыл бұрын
Taormina, all though beautiful, it's a tourist trap.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
It had the most tourists that's for sure!
@iama5556
3 ай бұрын
Nice presentation guys ?apparently the safety is not an issue in Taormina right ?
@philipquick7423
Жыл бұрын
Watching your videos in Sicily, am not feeling much of a connection with the culture or people? Could we see more of you talking to locals?
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Sorry Philip but we can't just stick a camera in someones face. Whenever we do ask people don't want to be on camera. We're a 2 person team, we don't have producers, managers to arrange those types of things - Trevor
@philipquick7423
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers thanks Trevor fthanks or taking the time to answer..I see your position and the difficulty of your job...Good luck 👍
@chiasm8994
Жыл бұрын
Guys, please, the structures you see aren’t “under construction” they were built by Lady Trevelyan in the 19th century; they’re Victorian follies built in eclectic style…the public garden in Taormina is historical (it has quite an interesting history, actually, witnessing its both traditional and international vibe) it is not a place with random “structures”. I understand that there are no signs (we Sicilians really suck at this), but next time you come to Sicily grab at least a Lonely Planet before visiting a location or do a quick search on Google 🤣. I don’t mean it as a criticism, really, but it is just a suggestion, otherwise you’ll miss out on a lot. Glad you enjoyed anyway, next time check out Castelmola (right on top of Taormina) and the Gorge of Alcantara, they’re both really close to Taormina.
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
Did you enjoy the video? We do tons of research to produce these videos. We're not going to get every single thing right. If the structure had a sign that would have made things much easier / clearer. (which we said) Keep in mind we're tourists. Not locals ✌️ - Trevor
@chiasm8994
Жыл бұрын
@@DelightfulTravellers I don’t surely expect you or anyone to get everything right, but not being locals has nothing to do with it as nowadays, even if you can’t be bothered to buy and consult a guide, Internet is widely accessible everywhere and for everyone. It was just a suggestion, due to the fact that Taormina is not just a beach destination, but it has a deeply layered history (also linked with Britain…who would’ve guessed?), and since the town is quite small and the gardens are just one of its three/four most prominent landmarks, it could have been fun to look them up before going. And I do believe that precisely because you’re not local, going after locals’ suggestions (like mine) shouldn’t do any harm and it could rather enrich your experience by offering you another point of view. Of course I enjoyed the video, I’m a subscriber! Hope you’ll come back soon and keep up the good work!
@DelightfulTravellers
Жыл бұрын
@@chiasm8994 We appreciate the feedback. But please do try to see it from this side. I know as a local sometimes a lot of things seem like super basic knowledge and that they'd be really easy to find out. I'm sure there are things about Halifax that we'd be baffled that tourists didn't find out in advance. As far as a guidebook goes, we honestly have ZERO room in our bags for anything extra. We travel full time with carry-on only bags and one backpack each and they are crammed with necessities, camera equipment, clothes etc. So buying something like a guidebook each time we enter a new country (which could be every few weeks) just isn't a possibility. However, like you said, there is the internet. We, believe it or not do hours of research when we plan out our videos. We usually have a few locations in mind and we look them up to see what the pertinent information is. Then sometimes we end up just walking in some place while filming without planning. We read about the gardens in advance and the lady who built the gardens. However, there was literally nothing about that particular building we were standing in front of. We even sat down in the heat for 5-10 minutes to find out exactly what it is was with no luck. Anyway, hope that clarifies things. Sometimes things honestly just aren't as simple or straightforward as you might imagine especially as two people without any crew or producers. Thanks again for following along :) - Anna
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