Finding the Falcon
After days of rain and quiet walks through Scicli, our first true wildlife encounter didnāt come from the ground. It arrived suddenly from the skyāand was gone just as fast.
Italy, Travel Journal, Wildlife
How Sicily Changed My Appetite
I never thought food would be the thing that surprised me most in Sicilyāuntil Scicli quietly changed the way I eat, and the way I pay attention.
Scicli After Dark: The Cats of the Stone City
Scicli doesnāt quiet down after midnightāit shifts. As the town continues into the night, its cats wait patiently in the stone, moving on their own terms and reminding us that not everything reveals itself when we expect it to.
Photographing Stray Animals Ethically in Italy
Friendly reminder to always respect the local wildlife and strays!
This Is Scicli: A Town That Held Us While We Learned to Let Go
This Is Scicli is a story about a town that held us still.
About quiet mornings, worn stone streets, and the strange comfort of not needing to rush anywhere at all.
Minimalism Wasnāt the GoalāFreedom Was
Minimalism was never the destination. It was a byproduct of choosing freedomāof learning what to carry, and what to leave behind.
The Dogs of the Gods: A Day with Valle dei Templiās Sleepy K-9 Clan
A quiet morning among ancient temples and the peaceful stray dogs who now guard them. A photographic and human story from Valle dei Templi, Sicily.
My First Day as an Explorer
The first 48 hours of a new lifeāRome, jet lag, ancient streets, and the long road south into Sicily.