Convent & Monastery Stays Can Be Hell

Choosing accommodation is always a bit of a punt but it’s a whole nother ballgame staying in Italy’s religious accommodation. I had thought it would be a wise thing to do, being a woman travelling alone, trying to keep costs down and for finding like-minded travelers. (See my post, ‘Happy, Cheap & Rich in Culture’, for… Read More Convent & Monastery Stays Can Be Hell

March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 apollard9 Comments

Sicily: Siracuse & its Beautiful Island Ortigia

I got off the bus from Palermo hungry (it’s lunchtime), and promptly walked in the wrong direction. Thank goodness for google maps which got me back the right way and along the road to my latest monastery accommodation. It looks very like a Hotel, with a hotel reception and hotel restaurant. But across the road… Read More Sicily: Siracuse & its Beautiful Island Ortigia

March 8, 2016March 13, 2016 apollardLeave a comment

Catching the Bus to Siracuse

I think the scariest thing for me to do in Italy so far is to take a taxi. The drivers seem so nice but in my experience, if you are not vigilant, they won’t turn on the meter, or if they do, are somehow are able to up the meter when you get to the… Read More Catching the Bus to Siracuse

October 31, 2015March 13, 2016 apollard6 Comments