Taormina - The Most Beautiful Town in Sicily? Exploring the Hilltop Paradise in Italy

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
  • What can we say? Taormina LIVES up to the HYPE! An exquisite hilltop town with a magical atmosphere, it sits on the east coast of Sicily near Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Just a stone's throw away from the Strait dividing Sicily from the Italian Peninsula, it is a town known for its ancient Greco-­Roman theater still used today, beautifully restored medieval buildings, breathtaking views around every corner, and a weaving network of winding streets strewn with shops, bars and restaurants.
    Could it possibly be the most beautiful town in Sicily? In this episode, we stroll through the gorgeous park of Villa Comunale and showcase its breathtaking views, visit the 2nd largest Greek theatre in Sicily, find pistachio and granita heaven at Bam Bar, and wade through the water on a narrow stretch of sand to reach Isola Bella - a tiny island and nature reserve… all while eating our fair share of paninis!
    Taormina is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world, and the mild Sicilian climate makes it an ideal destination any time of the year for a walking tour!
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    0:00 Intro
    0:39 Hotel Continental
    1:11 Villa Comunale
    3:06 Greek Theatre / Teatro Greco
    4:59 Nove Pistacchio
    6:09 Mini Greek Theatre
    6:58 Taormina Evening
    8:46 Piazza IX Aprile
    9:24 Bam Bar Granita
    11:27 Getting to the Beach
    12:39 Isola Bella
    16:02 Taormina Cable Car
    17:24 Gelato & Panino
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Комментарии • 231

  • @TheGlobalExpats
    @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +13

    🍕If you're enjoying our content and would like to help fuel us on our adventure through Italy, you can buy us a small pizza! 😊🇮🇹buymeacoffee.com/theglobalexpats
    Next up, we show you how to use the train in Italy on the way to the tiny town of Tindari! 🇮🇹
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  • @artlover7638
    @artlover7638 2 года назад +19

    Bronte Sicily, a town nearby Taormina is where the best pistachio in the world comes from.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +3

      Ahh yes we are trying to get there! 😍💯

  • @salvatorespilletti4063
    @salvatorespilletti4063 2 года назад +12

    I love my Island! Rich in history.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      It is heaven on earth! 😍 We’re so happy to be here! 🤗 Where in Sicily are you from? 🇮🇹

    • @salvatorespilletti4063
      @salvatorespilletti4063 2 года назад +1

      @@TheGlobalExpats The Palermo region. I am a first generation American, but my family resides on the Island. My Nonno and Nonna are still truckin along. People don't realize to know Italy they must get to know Sicily. It's got so much to offer. Most folks don't know about it, but thanks to you guys and other people on RUclips has brought needed attention. Thank You!

  • @Mr.Steve-O
    @Mr.Steve-O 20 дней назад +1

    Going to Sicily and Sardegna in September, and I am super stoked to find your channel and great tips on the island - New Subscriber 👍

  • @alessandro8674
    @alessandro8674 2 года назад +64

    In ancient greek theaters in South Italy, gladiators never fought, but actors performed greek comedies and tragedies. The fights began in the Roman amphitheaters, not theaters, few centuries later.

    • @MrItaliansound
      @MrItaliansound 2 года назад +10

      anche io l'ho pensato, invece ho controllato ed è vero. Per un certo periodo il Teatro di Taormina fu anche adattato per combattimenti di Gladiatori.

    • @recrystal
      @recrystal 2 года назад +5

      @@MrItaliansound I am from Sicily and I just discovered this story about gladiators! Cool!

    • @samsmom1491
      @samsmom1491 2 года назад +3

      @@julienbk2291 One does not need to be Italian to love Italy.

    • @peterkitchingman6483
      @peterkitchingman6483 2 года назад +5

      Exactly what I wanted to say as well! For history nerds not very well explained in the video. By the way the park was donated to the town after Lady Florences death...we have spent many hours in that park enjoying the shade and of course the views. We were in Taormina just before the G7 meeting, the road up to the village was of course newly tarmaced for the meeting a nice plus but unfortunately an olive grove was chopped down and the area used for landing Trump and co ....

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +6

      Thanks for your comments! We did a lot of research on this and through numerous sources including sites such as Visit Sicily, there was a point in history that the theatre was used for gladiatorial games 🇮🇹 www.visitsicily.info/en/il-teatro-greco-di-taormina/

  • @SummerGioia
    @SummerGioia 7 месяцев назад +2

    Oh wow!!!!! What an amzing wonderful video you made!!!! I enjoy it sooooo much!!!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @danstoye3902
    @danstoye3902 2 года назад +11

    I lived in Italy for 7 years and often return. So in the meantime I follow multiple vlogs of Italy. Besides Nikki of Positano and Kylie of Tuscany you have become the 3rd channel of my trichotomy. The amount of effort you 2 put in as videographers is compelling. You achieve the perfect blend of scenery, suggestions, info for foodies and just enough views of the 2 of you that are usually humorous that the vlog doesn't become all about you! Bravo

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Dan, your kind words have made our day! That really means a lot to us and we are honoured to have you on this journey with us 🥰 We follow Nikki and Kylie as well, they are awesome! If you don't mind me asking, what part of Italy did you live in? 🇮🇹

    • @danstoye3902
      @danstoye3902 2 года назад +2

      @@TheGlobalExpats Vicenza. I am retired US Army Special Forces, so ask a way, I can handle it. LOL As you begin your invasion of the mainland, don't forget sublime Paestum. 3 other suggestions. Fiesole, originally a hilltop Etruscan town later conquered by the Romans, It sits on a ridgeline overlooking Florence with incredible views. #7 bus from the train station will take you. Great place to stay/eat unwind after hectic day in Florence. Don't miss steep walk up to the Monastery and the Roman/Etruscan site, with a Roman amphitheater where most likely you will be the ONLY ones sitting there. When visiting Venice, I like to stay at Punta Sabbioni, a ferry ride out of Venice with a beach, restaurants and away from the overwhelming bustle that is Venice. And of course when Venice was a City State you would arrive by boat, so you will see the fortifications that protected it. When you get to the Dolomites, try a "via ferrata" with a guide. 2 pieces of advice on security...buy a battery-operated smoke/carbon monoxide device since many Italian apartments don't have one. About $20 bucks on Amazon. Also a "wedge door stop security alarm" $14 this prevents your door from opening and sets off an alarm. "in bocca al lupo"

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      @@danstoye3902 Wow, thank you for all the recommendations, they will definitely come in handy down the line! 🥰 How awesome, what a small world, we used to work for Bus2Alps and live in Florence, we hung out with the Vicenza guys all the time at Lions Fountain, Uncle Jimmy's and Red Garter! One definitely doesn't forget the army guys we came across 🤣

    • @danstoye3902
      @danstoye3902 2 года назад +1

      @@TheGlobalExpats Yikes, definitely a small world....funny story. The Verona Arena had a concert given by Santana that I attended with a bunch of Paratroopers from Vicenza and we had front row seats. This was in the 70's and even @ rock concerts the It's were a bit reserved with their applause. Of course we were standing up and yelling and the lead singer asked who the hell we were! Good times! I never really hung out in Florence, we were always in Venice or the Dolomites climbing/skiing. I could tell some other stories but would get kicked off RUclips for sure. LOL If I can be helpful in some way to you-all let me know! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @fabiesque
    @fabiesque Год назад +11

    I have just been there a couple of weeks ago. OMG that area of sicily is stunning. Thank you guys for your charming and perfectly timed videos! (-:

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome, we hope you had an amazing time! 😍

  • @lisafreebairn7736
    @lisafreebairn7736 Год назад +3

    Went to Taoromina in June. It is a magical place! So gorgeous.

  • @itsmetaran
    @itsmetaran Год назад

    Another gem of a video!! Your vlogs are very enticing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sivayamsiva9343
    @sivayamsiva9343 2 года назад

    Wonderful place thanks for sharing Natural scenery, beautiful video and useful comments congratulations 🙏excellent photography 👌👌👌

  • @am022904
    @am022904 2 года назад +1

    Your videos are amazing- can't wait to see where you go next!

  • @tamle8008
    @tamle8008 27 дней назад

    Love your video and natural vibe

  • @lidlprinz
    @lidlprinz Год назад

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @angelwings9491
    @angelwings9491 Год назад

    Gorgeous couple and spectacular video❤🥂☕🍰

  • @footontheway
    @footontheway 2 года назад

    Thanks for telling the Beauty of our Island in such a nice way.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you for the kind words Eleonora and Giammi, Sicily is truly a gorgeous place! 🥰

  • @markclayton626
    @markclayton626 2 года назад +1

    Loved that, thank you for making…

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      We’re so happy you’re enjoying our videos Mark, it means a lot to us! 🥰🇮🇹

  • @MissArtisticSasnuhy
    @MissArtisticSasnuhy Год назад +1

    so nice!!!!!!!!

  • @barbarasummers6106
    @barbarasummers6106 3 месяца назад

    been here and loved it so much.

  • @QT5656
    @QT5656 2 года назад

    6:20 many thanks for featuring the lesser theatre: the Odeon. We were in Taormina two days ago and would probably have missed it had we not seen your video. 😎👍

  • @salvatoresikilacci8460
    @salvatoresikilacci8460 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful island, great video

  • @daviddeveau5101
    @daviddeveau5101 2 года назад +2

    Lucky you lapping up the tastes, sights and sounds of Sicily. One of my favourite places. Very nice to relive travel experiences through your videos.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you for your kind words, David! It is such a stunning island, which parts have you visited before? 🥰🇮🇹

    • @daviddeveau5101
      @daviddeveau5101 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats I have been twice and visited Palermo, Cefalu, Scopella, Réserve naturelle du Zingaro, Trapani, Erice, Segesta, Agrigento, Scala dei Turchi, Enna, Piazza Armerina (Roman Villa Casale), Noto, Ragusa, Siracusa & Ortigia, Modica, Scicli, Taormina, Noto, Monreale, Stromboli & Vulcano (Aeolian Islands) and Messina. Friends have a house (airbnb) in Modica.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      @@daviddeveau5101 That is incredible David! We have a lot to catch up to! 😂 Sicily truly is a treat 🇮🇹

  • @SK-bk3yh
    @SK-bk3yh 2 года назад +1

    Great video and editing. Taormina is gorgeous

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! 🥰 and yes it is! 😍🇮🇹

  • @jorusnak1998
    @jorusnak1998 2 года назад +4

    4 me Sicily is Italys secret gem.

  • @marcocarlson1693
    @marcocarlson1693 Год назад +9

    Being Sicilan(American) I have seen and been exposed to a lot of people talking about a lot of Sicilian cities and towns. All are very nice and have their own allures. Taormina was seen by me to be a touristy town. A place tourists know because they don't know the rest of Sicily too much. That said, it isn't just that. Taormina is absolutely fabulous. Wonderful. It has so much everything for it's size. The views are incredible.

    • @elaineblackhurst1509
      @elaineblackhurst1509 Год назад

      There’s a big difference between ‘…being touristy’ and having a lot of tourists; in spite of The White Lotus effect, Taormina remains the latter.

    • @Thehermitist
      @Thehermitist 9 месяцев назад

      @@elaineblackhurst1509so it’s just a fake beauty? Don’t understand ur comment?
      Nothing about Sicily is fake!
      I mean great artist and people of antiquity spoke of this town and worked there! Created great pieces there! Oscar Wilde. For one example.
      And for a reason. Just in case the word effect is meant literally in ur comment!
      It’s not a facade it’s realistic for our island nothing but amazing and magical

    • @elaineblackhurst1509
      @elaineblackhurst1509 9 месяцев назад

      @@Thehermitist
      You have completely misunderstood my comment; we have just returned from Sicily today including nine days in Taormina - it’s very, very busy, more so I think than usual for the first day of October.
      We have been going nearly every year for thirty years; I do not think Taormina touristy, but it *is* full of tourists - that is what I said and it is pretty much an accurate assessment.
      I think you need to address the person who wrote the original comment with which I did not agree, and neither it seems do you; Taormina is indeed a very special, magical, and unique destination - La perla dello Ionio.

  • @travelescapesOFFICIAL
    @travelescapesOFFICIAL 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful footage!

  • @daisyandalex4281
    @daisyandalex4281 2 года назад +1

    Our Honeymoon place! So lovely!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Excellent choice Daisy and Alex! It’s such a gorgeous place 😍

  • @markygeenius
    @markygeenius 2 года назад +6

    Always wanted to visit Siciliy and by chance found your vids on youtube and i have really enjoyed them but I've got to admit this video on Taormina is the best one yet! Love the place it looks stunning but i also like you two as presenters of the travel blog, i love the editing and the music works and the videography to me just seems quite professional. Keep up the good work of teasing me about siciliy you guys! I'll get there one day...

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Ahh thank you so much Mark, your comment made our day! 🥰 We’re so happy you are enjoying our videos & we hope you get to make it to Sicily one day soon, you’d love it here! 🤗

    • @markygeenius
      @markygeenius 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats no, thank you. One day I'll be there!

  • @normski4ash
    @normski4ash Год назад +1

    Another Great Vid ! Can't believe you didn't go to Castelmola, that would have blown your socks off. Maybe that's on another vid, will have to keep watching...

  • @janicesugue9563
    @janicesugue9563 2 года назад

    Amazing!!

  • @ivetad5856
    @ivetad5856 2 года назад

    Beautiful Taormina....I used to go there for a walk every Sunday..

  • @sdfrag
    @sdfrag 2 года назад

    WOW 😍

  • @Rebekahlow
    @Rebekahlow 2 года назад +3

    The Greek Theatre footage is beautiful!! The small Greek Theatre is really interesting too! Ciao Tino!! Beautiful town!!! Love from Vermont

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      We love that you are enjoying our videos Rebekah, it’s made our day! 🥰 and yes, Taormina is incredible, like a postcard town! 😍🇮🇹

    • @giancarloscevola8785
      @giancarloscevola8785 2 года назад

      it is wrong to say greek theater but it must be said greek roman theater because the base of the theater is greek and all the rest was done by the romans

    • @elaineblackhurst1509
      @elaineblackhurst1509 2 года назад

      @@giancarloscevola8785
      You’re right that the theatre (sic) was originally Greek, and that the Romans later made some modifications.
      It’s often useful however to use the name they use in Taormina which is Teatro Antico which covers it pretty well.

  • @samsmom1491
    @samsmom1491 2 года назад +6

    Beautiful! Love how they paint everything in such exuberant colors. That island off the beach is serene and quiet compared to the crowded beach area. Can you imagine watching a play at the theater with the volcano glowing in the background? I hope to make it to Sicily one day. The furthest south I've been is Sorrento.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Ah yes that would be absolutely incredible to experience, Jeannette! 😍 We hope you manage to make it to Sicily one day soon 🥰🇮🇹

    • @Thehermitist
      @Thehermitist 9 месяцев назад

      Hope u make it I don’t have to imagine what u mentioned and as a Sicilian everyone is welcome to enjoy and experience our beautiful island who appreciates kindness love and culture!!
      U need to go!!! And enjoy

  • @SantEliaparadise
    @SantEliaparadise 2 года назад +17

    Brilliant video guys really enjoyed this 'putting me in the holiday mood "I must return to Taormina it was many years since I visited it ' such a beautiful town ' Scottish rock singer Jim Kerr of the band Simple Minds owns a hotel in Taormina called Hotel Villa Angelo ' another great video keep up the good work bringing everyone beautiful Sicily ' 🇮🇹💚

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Fred, your comments always make our day! 🥰 Hopefully you can make it back to Taormina soon! 🇮🇹 And if we’re ever back there we will have to check out that hotel Villa Angelo 🤗

    • @SantEliaparadise
      @SantEliaparadise 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats aw thank you my friend ' Jim Kerr of rock pop band Simple Minds are very famous & really good ' looking forward to checking out more of your videos 🇮🇹

    • @MyPlaces
      @MyPlaces 2 года назад

      Italy it is amazing 👍

    • @boulitravel
      @boulitravel 2 года назад +1

      Taormina is magnificent.

    • @anastasiagiangrasso2240
      @anastasiagiangrasso2240 2 года назад

      Beautiful video! 😊 I'm Sicilian and I love Taormina 😍

  • @BenDover-ed4rm
    @BenDover-ed4rm Год назад

    You guys really helped us so
    Much with our Trip !! So nice that u guys do this !!! One love !! NYC

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  Год назад

      Aww thanks Ben, we are thrilled you found our videos helpful & we hope you had an amazing trip! 🥰🇮🇹

  • @ruthmccord6313
    @ruthmccord6313 2 года назад

    We drove around the island in 2019. Taormina was my favorite town!!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      It is absolutely stunning! 😍 We’re so happy you enjoyed it Ruth! 🤗🇮🇹

  • @Loupadron2010
    @Loupadron2010 Год назад

    Great tour you gave us. You must go back and filmed more and stay in Excelsior Taormina and show us it's facilities. Thank you for a great video.

  • @ABC-rh7zc
    @ABC-rh7zc 2 года назад +1

    Those gladiator sandals are badass! Love the South African accent too. Take care!

  • @anastasiagiangrasso2240
    @anastasiagiangrasso2240 2 года назад +7

    Beautiful video! 😊 I'm Sicilian and I love Taormina 😍

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Victoria, It is truly an incredible little town! What part of Sicily are you from? 🥰

    • @anastasiagiangrasso2240
      @anastasiagiangrasso2240 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats Hi! 😍 I come from a little town in the province of Enna 😘

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      @@anastasiagiangrasso2240 Awesome! We will hopefully be visiting the Enna area soon 🥰

    • @anastasiagiangrasso2240
      @anastasiagiangrasso2240 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats Awesome 😍🥰

  • @plecohead
    @plecohead 2 года назад

    Just subscribed to your channel, Great videos of Sicily. The videos are fun and informative

  • @larryjernigan2947
    @larryjernigan2947 2 года назад

    You guys are so lucky.

  • @user-fy5sl5lk4o
    @user-fy5sl5lk4o 2 года назад

    Loving ur all the videos!! So well put!!!🧡 which town is ur favourite one in Sicily?

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! We should be doing a video soon on our entire Sicily trip where we will cover our favourite city 🥰

  • @allenpearson9716
    @allenpearson9716 2 года назад +4

    You guys are so awesome. Great personalities. Love your video skills. How long are you planning on touring all of Italy? It’s my dream tour! Will you guys make a detailed itinerary of everything you did and everywhere you went and stayed at the end of your trip so people can just download it and use it as a template? Can’t wait for more videos. Thank you for doing this!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +3

      Hey Alsky, thank you for your kind words! I would give a time period but right it looks like we will be touring for as long as it takes us to visit all 20 regions 😅 That sounds like an incredible idea, I have Google docs of everything we've done so when we land more on our feet then I will try and compile all of my research to be used as a template for others! It is awesome to have you on this journey with us 🇮🇹

  • @boulitravel
    @boulitravel 2 года назад

    It’s a beautiful place.

  • @weiuranian
    @weiuranian Год назад +3

    I love this video! It's really well made! You've put so many efforts on making this. I'm heading to Taormina next week and your video gave me more ideas, thanks! You guys make a cute couple.

  • @RonZSaavedra
    @RonZSaavedra 2 года назад +2

    Place looks amazing!
    Quality video👌🏼💯
    Misha was radiant as ever in this vid. You're a lucky guy Matteo!

  • @coldworld5
    @coldworld5 3 месяца назад

    Day 5 of 30 doing this. Can feel my shoulder slowly opening up

  • @davidstanmore9621
    @davidstanmore9621 Год назад

    Awsome vids kids, Viva

  • @michelecianchetta958
    @michelecianchetta958 2 года назад +3

    Grazie di ❤ ragazzi del reportage questo fa capire agli italiani e turisti di tutto il mondo che siamo la nazione più bella che ci sia in tutto da Sud a Nord.....

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +2

      Prego e corretto al 100%, Michele! 🥰

    • @lucavendra9016
      @lucavendra9016 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats Erice, noto, Agrigento

  • @iReporteriReporting
    @iReporteriReporting 2 года назад +2

    I will be there in four weeks! I can't wait for the pistachio gelato with a liqueur chaser!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Ahh so exciting Natalie! 😍 We hope you have an amazing time! 🥰🇮🇹

    • @iReporteriReporting
      @iReporteriReporting 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats Thank you so much! Your video inspired me. I've been to many places in Italy but never Sicily yet!

  • @thomashilmersen711
    @thomashilmersen711 Год назад +1

    Haha that Zoolander quote was hillarious. "What is this?!? A center for ants!?!"

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  Год назад

      Hahahah I appreciate that you got the reference, Thomas! 😂🤣

  • @gabrieletrovato853
    @gabrieletrovato853 Год назад

    I've watched your Videos, it's nice of you to present Sicily in a sublim way,
    I live in Catania, near Taormina, about 50 minutes by car.

  • @66Norb
    @66Norb 2 года назад +1

    …another great video…cant wait to be back in Messina on October 6😁

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Norbert, are you heading back for a holiday? 🇮🇹😎

    • @66Norb
      @66Norb 2 года назад

      @@TheGlobalExpats good morning! i will be there next week with the amazing Celebrity Apex😊

  • @paulacullison2405
    @paulacullison2405 2 года назад

    Molto Bravo - la Bella Sicilia 🥰 Tanti Auguri ... B uon Viaggio. ❤

  • @jennyal8857
    @jennyal8857 2 года назад

    I;m in love with that place i have to be there.It;s a combination of Corfu island and Delfi, so it;s like heaven

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      We completely agree, Jennyal! 😍🇮🇹

  • @chrisparker9556
    @chrisparker9556 Год назад +1

    One of my favourites of yours, as this helped us choose where we would visit. Visiting in six weeks time, and staying in Taormina during our four day visit.
    Did you have any issues from anyone, with flying your drone in Taormina? I've just got a Dji Mini Pro 3 and want to capture something pretty special, so making sure I know beforehand. Got my EASA certificate and EU Operater registration.

  • @anviewheeler724
    @anviewheeler724 Год назад

    Hi Love your Vids! What month did you visit Taormina? X

  • @RajPatel-es9qp
    @RajPatel-es9qp 2 года назад +2

    Your photography is excellent and truly beahtiful.The clours and dafination is beautiful .what equipment are you using specially drone filming .keep it up.📷👍📸😁💞🌹

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +2

      Hey Raj, thank you! We are using an iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 12, it adjusts everything for us + we have a DJI Mini 2! 🥰

  • @paolo-touristguide-sicily5046
    @paolo-touristguide-sicily5046 8 месяцев назад

    Siete molto simpatici

  • @KerryNeeds
    @KerryNeeds Год назад

    Honestly it’s amazing, I went for a wedding in September. If you’re thinking of going, go! You feel like you’re living in an Italian movie

  • @J.Jones-fj2zi
    @J.Jones-fj2zi Месяц назад

    Awesome video. What time a year did you guys go?

  • @goodtimes1890
    @goodtimes1890 3 месяца назад

    what an amazing video! we are planning to be there in May; Can somebody suggest how much time should we allocate for Taormina

  • @ohreallynow
    @ohreallynow 2 года назад

    How I miss it!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      It’s such a gorgeous place! 😍🇮🇹

  • @dareenkhalaf7544
    @dareenkhalaf7544 Год назад

    May i know when was this video taken ? The weather looks amazing 😍

  • @motoguzzigriso
    @motoguzzigriso 2 года назад

    The sprinkler? I love it 😅

  • @annawoods5184
    @annawoods5184 2 года назад

    Loved u video, how did u get there? Driving? Beautiful spot

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Anna, we took a train from Capo d'Orlando to Messina, then another from Messina to Giardini Naxos - Taormina, then the bus from the station to the Taormina town. It is beautiful and so was the train ride there! 🥰

  • @globalwanderer
    @globalwanderer 2 года назад +2

    Excellent videos and enjoy watching each one of them. I noticed you guys had some drone shots. I’m wondering if it’s hassle free there to fly drone in Sicily, ie no police or other authorities interference?

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +4

      Thank you Adam! In terms of the drone, we have a DJI Mini 2 and have not had any problems with police or authorities, however, our drone is registered with the Italian aviation authorities and also under the weight class that a license is required for. I hope that helps! 🙌🏽

  • @kimifurstenberg3722
    @kimifurstenberg3722 2 года назад +4

    Can't wait to get there next month ! 10 days in Sicily, hopefully it'll be worth it. Do you think we should be renting a car or by public transport? We're planning to visit Corleone and Vitelli Bar from godfather

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      That sounds incredible, Kimi! 10 days in Sicily will be worth it. To get to the major cities from other major cities, the trains will be enough. However, to get to the smaller towns such as Corleone and Savoca, I think a car would be a lot easier and less of a hassle! Have an awesome time in Sicily, it is stunning here 😅🇮🇹

  • @nicoledpaolino9077
    @nicoledpaolino9077 Год назад

    Taormina is a 3 dressed as a 9. Certainly not comparable to Saint Tropez. Give 3-4 hours there and you are done. Underwhelming pebble beach with cold water. This very talented video team makes it far better than what it is.

  • @MyPlaces
    @MyPlaces 2 года назад

    Great.I support you my friend 👍+🔔🔔

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! 🤗 Your videos are beautiful, we look forward to seeing more! 😊🇮🇹

  • @meninho3303
    @meninho3303 2 года назад

    Hello guys, i m startin watching your videos i wish visit Sicily october next. I worry about not getting a sun day but not problem...🤷🏻‍♂️....what month you visit Taormina?

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  Год назад

      Hey, yes October is unpredictable in Sicily but there definitely will be sunny days! We visited Taormina in July 🥰

  • @danihesslinger7968
    @danihesslinger7968 2 года назад

    A few quaint notes: we stayed in the airbnb home of admiral Bertram Ramsay's butler 😃
    Just below the most expensive hotel in all of Taormina, below also the the amphitheatre. We had a huge roof terracce overlooking all of Taormina, and piano music floating down from the hotel. Compared to Taormina prices this was a throwaway, with less than 30 Euro per person and night. Very romantic.
    That said, Taormina was too touristic for us. The small local market had to be found after some small alleyways at 8a.m. in the morning - lateron you cannot even see the old buildings due to all the floods of tourists by the busload. Too"posh" for us.

  • @FrankQ777
    @FrankQ777 2 года назад +1

    Had the best pistachio swordfish dinner in Syracuse years ago....

  • @simoneshymone6209
    @simoneshymone6209 2 года назад

    i loved the zoolander quote

  • @Folgore8585
    @Folgore8585 2 года назад +1

    At 2:41 is a SLC mini submarine (called "maiale", pig in english) that was used in WWII. The italians disabled two british battleships in Alexandria harbour using those ;)

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you, It is an incredible story and part of history! I can’t imagine being one of the ‘maiale’ pilots 😅

    • @extremathule982
      @extremathule982 Год назад

      Folgore8585, 👍👍😃

  • @elizabethknowlton5833
    @elizabethknowlton5833 Год назад

    If, as you say, you love history, my suggestion would be to give exact dates for the ruins & the towns. A little less about the gelato which we can get awesome in the US That would make it so much more interesting versus “long long long long time ago”. Great cinematography!!! Ty

  • @giorgiodelpalatinato6718
    @giorgiodelpalatinato6718 2 года назад +1

    Matteo, I've checked if Ashton Kutcher has Italian ancestry too but no, it's Czech, German (his family name deriving from "Kutscher") and Irish 😉😊👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Hahaha thank you for checking, we must be connected some other way Giorgio! 😂😂😂

  • @viperblck1
    @viperblck1 2 года назад +2

    Taormina: the last paradise. Welcome to Sicily guys

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      It really is paradise! 😍 Thanks Marco! 🥰🇮🇹

  • @jama9512
    @jama9512 Год назад

    Hi! New subscriber here! I’m planning to visit Taormina, Sicily in June. Do you think 4 days is enough to stay in Taormina?

    • @kingofkroon
      @kingofkroon Год назад

      I went last September and am going again in July.I think 4 days is sufficient to see the town and the surrounding area, but walk up to Castelmola.

  • @Cristianodoc
    @Cristianodoc 2 года назад +1

    Taormina e non siete saliti a Castelmola?😳😳😳😭😭😭
    Io sono di Giardini Naxos
    Bel video 👍👍

    • @jerrypeachey689
      @jerrypeachey689 2 года назад

      Our honeymoon was in castelmola 20 years ago,going back in 5 weeks and absolutely love taormina but castelmola tops it. So very Sicilian,can't wait 😂 😂

  • @communicationcharm4529
    @communicationcharm4529 2 года назад

    Amazing video! What's the song at 15:10?

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thank you! 🥰 The song is 'Stay Stay Stay by Maiwan' 👌🏽

  • @user-lm3eo2yw7i
    @user-lm3eo2yw7i Месяц назад

    It seems like Bar Sunrise is closed forever? Just arriving taormina.

  • @giuseppescrofani6113
    @giuseppescrofani6113 Год назад +1

    👍😊®️❤️🤗🤗🤗👌®️😊🤗❤️❤️Wunderbar alles perfekt Essen Strand und Meer waow Messina super prima klasse Stadt Messina Traumhaft schön viele Grüße von Giuseppe ®️🤗👌👍😊🤗®️❤️❤️😊🤗®️🤗🤗❤️🤗🤗

  • @io4166
    @io4166 2 года назад +1

    sicily the best land in the world

  • @marks3478
    @marks3478 8 месяцев назад

    Is there any issues with flying a drone over the areas where you were?

  • @pedrohenriquecampellogouve104
    @pedrohenriquecampellogouve104 Год назад

    Where did you found that deal for the hotel????

  • @tlapo9671
    @tlapo9671 4 месяца назад

    Would love to know where you got that beautiful red skirt!

  • @valent16n1
    @valent16n1 2 года назад

    In Siciliy San Vito Lo Capo is what is St.Tropez for France

  • @speedhz9252
    @speedhz9252 2 года назад +3

    you go to feliciotto shop in the taormina

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      Thanks, we will check it out next time we are there!

  • @lindataylor5052
    @lindataylor5052 2 года назад

    What was the name of the park ?

  • @Gfysimpletons
    @Gfysimpletons 2 года назад

    I want to travel with ya’s……

  • @CapturingSpain
    @CapturingSpain Год назад +1

    Waiiiit, your gear says, you're filming only with iPhones. Is that true?? You guys are the masters of iPhone filming then! :)

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  Год назад

      Hahaha yes we do! Thank you so much, that means a lot! 🥰

  • @user-wk2zb4ss1k
    @user-wk2zb4ss1k 9 месяцев назад

    Un bella Citta' in Sicilia. Nun sugnu bonu cu a lingua Taliano. Ma so' bonu cu a lingua Siciliano. Cu l'amuri da un Siciliano. Grazzi assai e Diu Benedica.

  • @squallleonhart3248
    @squallleonhart3248 2 года назад +3

    bisogna andare d'inverno a sciare sull'etna guardando il mare

  • @something_in_the_radiator1665
    @something_in_the_radiator1665 5 месяцев назад

    The White Lotus brought me here.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  5 месяцев назад +1

      Haha love to hear it! 🤗🇮🇹💯

  • @larryjernigan2947
    @larryjernigan2947 2 года назад +1

    Would this be a good place for a retired American expat to live? Does it seem to be affordable for a retiree?

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад +1

      Hey Larry, as much as we would love to give you a definitive answer we are definitely not experts on the topic, however, we can point you in the right direction! Facebook is probably your best source of information, there are numerous groups to join that cover moving to Sicily/Italy and the process involved in it. I have seen multiple posts asking about Americans retiring in Italy so start with these groups: "Visit Sicily", "Expats Living in Sicily", "Expats Living in Italy", and "Ultimate Italy" Good luck and we hope everything works out for you! 🥰

  • @edgardobassi4864
    @edgardobassi4864 2 года назад +2

    Is not a submarine is a "Maiale", a bomb driven by sub, mainly used in WW2.

  • @adelfiovinci2131
    @adelfiovinci2131 2 года назад

    from the min.2.36 we talk about a submarine,
    This is a faithful reproduction, made at the Military Maritime Arsenal of Taranto on the instructions of the Ministry of Marine Defense. of the famous attack vehicle of the Italian Navy, technically called "slow running torpedo" and "pig" in marine jargon. because of its squat shape and its explosive warhead. On this vehicle he met glorious death. disappearing into the sea. the diving sergeant Salvatore Leone, from Taormina. silver medal for military valor. to memory. " This is the bronze plaque that makes a fine show of itself in the public garden of Taormina, placed behind the slow-running torpedo. In our wandering to admire the beauties of Italy, visiting Taormina and Sicily oriented, we discovered this monument to the Italian sailor

  • @mustafaali-xe9lp
    @mustafaali-xe9lp 2 года назад

    how many days needed to see sicily

    • @danihesslinger7968
      @danihesslinger7968 2 года назад +1

      At least two weeks - we were there for three. Palermo alone is gorgeous, Catania very interesting, then you have Messina and other ancient sites ... we will return for much more. Be aware, that public transport is problematic to explore the whole island - best, if you can,rent a car, or scooters.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 года назад

      We agree! 👌🏽