Family-Friendly Activities in Skåne - Vacation Tips and Attractions for Kids - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Family-Friendly Activities in Skåne: Vacation Tips and Attractions for Kids August 14, 2024 – Posted in: Holidays with kids, Sweden, Travel

Plan the Perfect Skåne Vacation with Kids! Are you planning a vacation in Skåne? Sweden is just across the strait, tempting with all its many experiences. Drive past Copenhagen, enjoy the view over the bridge – and then you’re ready to spend your vacation in Skåne. The Swedes are friendly, and everything is just so wonderfully nice, with a touch of Astrid Lindgren. The Swedes are great at “fika,” which is enjoying coffee, often accompanied…

Best Restaurants to Try in Nuuk, Greenland - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants to Try in Nuuk, Greenland August 13, 2024 – Posted in: Denmark, Travel

Great Restaurants in Nuuk, Greenland If you’re visiting Greenland’s capital, it’s good to know where to find the best restaurants in Nuuk. The city offers a variety of dining options, from traditional Greenlandic cuisine to delightful café fare and Thai specialties. Here’s a guide to what local restaurants in Nuuk have to offer: Powered by GetYourGuide Cafe Toqqorfik Take a stroll to the old colonial harbor, where the large wooden ships once docked. Here you’ll…

Best Places to Eat in Syracuse and Ortigia - A Guide to Great Restaurants - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Places to Eat in Syracuse and Ortigia: A Guide to Great Restaurants – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Best Restaurants in Syracuse You can easily spend an entire week exploring Syracuse, but if you’re on a whirlwind tour, be sure to allocate at least two days for your visit. The city has a lot to offer in terms of sights and a variety of excellent dining options! It’s wise to make reservations or arrive early in the evening to ensure you get a table. Please note, that in Syracuse, you’ll encounter the coperto…

Top Sights and Must-Visit Attractions in Syracuse and Ortigia, Sicily - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top Sights and Must-Visit Attractions in Syracuse and Ortigia, Sicily – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Tourist Attractions in Siracusa What sights in Siracusa and Ortigia should you not miss? Siracusa was the first Greek settlement and also the birthplace of Archimedes, the Greek mathematician and philosopher. A must for a holiday in Siracusa is therefore a visit to the archaeological park, where you can also see Archimedes’ tomb. As soon as you cross one of the two bridges that lead from Siracusa to the old town on the Ortigia peninsula,…

Exploring Sicily - Top Tips for Your Ultimate Round Trip - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Exploring Sicily: Top Tips for Your Ultimate Round Trip August 12, 2024 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Three Weeks Exploring Sicily: A Comprehensive Itinerary In October 2022, we went on a round trip in Sicily. Prior to that, we had spent a week in Trapani in the spring. We were so captivated by Sicily’s culture and history that we decided to spend three weeks traveling around the island in the fall. We started again in Trapani and traveled counterclockwise: from the west, down the southern coast, and ended up on the east…

Where to stay in Sicily - How to Choose Your Perfect Sicilian Vacation Spot - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Where to stay in Sicily: How to Choose Your Perfect Sicilian Vacation Spot – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Where to Stay in Sicily? Planning a vacation in Sicily? It’s good to know that the island has a city for every mood and type of holiday. Whether you’re into beach vacations, historical excursions, or challenging mountain hikes, Sicily has it all! On top of that, the cuisine varies from city to city, with each region boasting its own specialties. If you want to taste everything, you’ll need to explore the island. We certainly wanted…

Selinunte - Ancient Temples and Stunning Beaches on Sicily's South Coast - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Selinunte: Ancient Temples and Stunning Beaches on Sicily’s South Coast – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Selinunte and Marinella di Selinunte Europe’s largest archaeological park, Selinunte, is located right next to the small seaside town of Marinella di Selinunte. Like Agrigento, the temple park is a must-visit if you’re traveling to southern Sicily, and Marinella is a charming stop along the southern coast. It has the same vibe as an English seaside town, with plenty of small bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the sunset. Here are our top tips…

Discover Modica and Ragusa - What to See and Do - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Discover Modica and Ragusa – What to See and Do! – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Visit Modica and Ragusa In the southeastern corner of Sicily, you’ll find the two small mountain towns, Modica and Ragusa. Modica is famous for its chocolate, while Ragusa is known for its cheese production. Both UNESCO towns offer breathtaking views from their mountain tops. The many baroque buildings, combined with the beautiful nature, make these towns a must-visit if you’re in the area. The train runs from Siracusa to the two mountain towns several times…

The Best Tips for Your Holiday in Catania, Sicily - SittingUnderAPalmTree

The Best Tips for Your Holiday in Catania, Sicily August 11, 2024 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

What to See, Do, and Eat in Catania? Catania sits at the foot of Mount Etna and has experienced both earthquakes and multiple volcanic eruptions. The city has an intense and almost hysterical pulse, making it a rather fun place to visit. However, it might not be a city that everyone will equally appreciate. Catania is, after all, a city of contrasts. It is both incredibly dirty and grimy and yet infinitely beautiful. With trash…

Best Restaurants in Catania, Sicily - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Catania, Sicily – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Where to Eat in Catania? Great restaurants in Catania are spread generously throughout the city. However, you’ll find the really great dining spots along the stretch from Via Crociferi and the small side streets, under the umbrellas at Piazza Santa Maria dell’Indirizzo, and extending to Castello Ursino. The truly excellent and also pricey restaurants are clustered at the end of the charming party street, Via Santa Filomena. If you do as we did and venture…

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