Though I wasn’t lucky enough to witness a live eruption of Mount Etna, a visit to the Alcàntara Gorge provided a striking example of the effects of such a catastrophic event. Around 4,500 years ago, Mt. Moio, a minor cone of Mount Etna, erupted violently and sent waves of molten lava rushing down toward the … Read more
On the island of Sicily, Italy, lies the Alcantara Gorge, created when an ancient eruption of Mount Etna crossed the icy waters of the Alcantara River.
With its narrow cobblestone lanes and thick crowds of tourists, he preferred method of transportation in Taormina, Italy is mopeds. This one, which begs for repair, was tucked next to the front entrance of a residence on one of the smallest streets in town.
Fresh caught seafood on display at one of the many restaurants in Taormina, Sicily allows diners to choose their dinner.
View of the coastal highway and cliffs of the town of Taormina, Sicily, from Isola Bella Island, which can be reached via a spit of sand at low tide.
