The most adventurous holiday we ever been on was our roadtrip around Sicily. Before arrival we had a minor setback when our car rental company told us right before departure that we could not pick up our car at arrival because there was simply no one available to hand over the key. Great start of the holidays and this was only the beginning. Nothing could break our spirits and this just ended up as the most legendary trip so far.
When we arrived at the airport in Catania we did not just lost our car key handout but also our bags were nowhere to be found. Luckily our hotel provided us with flip flops, a toothbrush and cleaning products to survive the first days without any personal items.
The next day when we picked up our car we checked the lost and found department at the airport where we found our minty green luggage set waiting for us to be collected. Unfortunately we could only collect them during office hours.
The American guy without a suitcase next to us could not take it anymore and caused a huge scene at the airport and thanks to him someone came to our rescue, opened the office door and our minty green luggage set and us were reunited. Our holidays could finally begin….
We can proudly announce that we succesfully climbed an active volcano, to the top. The views on top are amazing. Definitely something you need to see once in a lifetime. Mission accomplished.
After climbing a volcano you start to get a bit hungry. We found a lovely little restaurant in a small town called Milo next to the volcano. We ordered small appetizers to share between the three of us. Just some advise, Sicilian food does not come in small sizes.
The next day we visited a town on top of a mountain called Savoca. A challenging drive to the top but you will be rewarded with a stunning view on arrival. And an Aperol Spritz at the local bar. This town is the filming location for the Godfather films. Step into Don Corleone’s footsteps and it leads you straight into Bar Vitelli.
The following days we spent in Taormina, the jetset city with the spectacular view, just walking around and stopping lots to enjoy all the delicious food the Sicilian cuisine has to offer.
The Greek-Roman theatre brings you two millennia back in time. This theatre is still in use and when you are lucky there are still tickets available for the opera playing that evening.
A cable car brings you fromTaormina to a little island called Isola Bella. A hidden fairytale island covered in flowers surrounded by a rocky mountain scape. A sanctuary from a troubling world.
And so this unfortunate case of events turned out to be the best roadtrip we have ever been on. And long after we will still be talking and laughing about it. These are the memories that will last forever and ever.