Stromboli Trips

Aeolian Islands - Lipari | Apr 03 08'

We caught the overnight train and then had to hang out in another station until the 1st bus came (7am) then find out how to catch a ferry to the Ae... Continue reading »

A Few Extra Days? | Jul 04 07'

"With more time, visit Sicily's many ancient archaeological sites, including Siracusa, Agrigento, and Trapani..."

Have a few extra days to spend in Sicily? Spend a night or two in the famous resort town Taormina, on the east coast of Sicily. Situated on a c... Continue reading »

Lipari Island: 1 - 2 Nights | Jul 03 07'

"This island has the most tourist facilities including hotels in the archipelago..."

1-2 Nights: LipariLipari, the largest of the Aeolians, isn’t the most sophisticated, happening or beautiful of the islands, but it does have man... Continue reading »

Salina Island: 2 Nights | Jul 02 07'

"The island is a perfect spot from which to explore the westernmost and least developed islands of Alicudi and Filcudi..."

2 Nights: SalinaSalina, also called the ‘Garden Island’, is a nature reserve, the location of the 1994 movie ‘Il Postino’ and is known for its d... Continue reading »

Stromboli Island: 1 - 2 Nights | Jul 01 07'

"The farthest of the Aeolian Islands from Sicily, the main attraction on Stromboli is the active volcano..."

1-2 Nights: StromboliThe farthest of the Aeolian Islands from Sicily, the main attraction on Stromboli is the active volcano, and hiking to the... Continue reading »

Panarea Island: 2 Nights | Jun 30 07'

"It is also incredibly beautiful, with secluded coves, clear, turquoise water and a landscape featuring prickly pears, agaves and ancient olive trees..."

2 Nights: PanareaFor years, jet-setting Italians have come to hip Panarea, the smallest of the Isole Eolie, to relax, mingle and party. In recen... Continue reading »

The island of Vulcano, Sicily | Aug 09 07'

"I swear it wasn't me"

We are now on the island of Vulcano, which is a volcanic island with a still active and smoking volcano.  You can smell the sulfur v... Continue reading »

Vulcano Island Italy | Aug 09 07'

"Sulfurous rotten egg smell, radioactive gases, A volcano that could erupt at any moment, yet the most exclusive of the Aeolian Islands. Go Figure !"

Greetings from the Island of Vulcano. The most visited of the Aeolian Islands. Rich Italians from the mainland have erected fancy villas here as se... Continue reading »

Serenity Found | Jun 09 06'

I’m in Napoli now, but most of this entry will be about the island of Stromboli... two places that couldn’t be more different. But first, the final... Continue reading »