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What are Sicilian Blood Oranges

July 15, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I will explain what Sicilian blood oranges are. I jokingly allude to the fact that this looks like it could be a Bloody Mary cocktail drink. We all know that in New Orleans, they enjoy this beverage, especially during the Mardi Gras celebration. And then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sicily - Other Destinations Tagged With: arancia, blood oranges, Mount Etna, sanguigno, sanguinello, Sicilian blood oranges

Cefalù Sicily exploring La Rocca and the Beach

July 10, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am at the northern Sicilian seaside resort town of Cefalù, Sicily exploring La Rocca and the beach.  It is located about an hour east of Palermo by train or by car. This is my favorite place to visit when I am in Sicily. I know this town very well as I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sicily - Other Destinations Tagged With: cathedral of cefalù, cefalù, cefalù cathedral, la rocca cefalù, sicily, temple of diana

Royal Gardens of Palermo Sicily

July 7, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am visiting the Royal Gardens of Palermo, Sicily. They are part of the Royal Palace, also known as the Norman Palace of Palermo. In Italian, they are referred to as the Palazzo Reale or the Palazzo dei Normanni, respectively. The palace is one of the must-see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Palermo Tagged With: best things to do in palermo, palazzo normanni, palermo, palermo vacation, royal gardens palermo, royal palace palermo, sicily

Teatro Massimo in Palermo Sicily

July 2, 2025 By Larry Aiello

In this video, I am at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily. It is located in the Piazza Giuseppe Verdi section of Palermo. It is located right off Via Maqueda, a pedestrian area in Palermo that features numerous pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes, and more.   Many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Palermo Tagged With: palermo, palermo vacation, Sicily travel, teatro massimo, theaters in Palermo, things to do in Palermo, visit sicily

What does “Cercare il Pelo Nell’ Uovo” mean in Italian?

July 2, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Italian is a colorful language with many proverbs and unique idioms and expressions.  You may be wondering what does “cercare il pello nell’ uovo” mean in Italian?   This is an interesting Italian saying or proverb that literally translates to search for a hair in … [Read more...]

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What does bancarella mean in Italian? It means street stalls and in this picture is an example of some holiday street stalls with vendors selling various items in Mexico City. Picture is from a blog post: https://learnitalianwithlarry.com/what-does-bancarella-mean-italian/

What does Bancarella mean in Italian?

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A view of the interior courtyard from the top floor of the Palazzo Reale in Palermo - The Royal Norman Palace - www.LearnItalianWithLarry.com

The Norman Palace in Palermo Sicily – Where Kings and Queens Resided

No visit to Palermo is complete without seeing the Norman Palace, or Palazzo dei Normanni. This … [Scopri di più... ]

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Amor non conosce travaglio – love never tires
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