Travel inspiration, itineraries, cultural observations, and practical secrets to navigate the globe confidently and make your next adventure easy. Travel writer Sarah Murdoch (formerly with Rick Steves for 20 years) writes & guides in Italy and beyond.
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Mount Etna is Erupting and I’m Not Afriad
One of the most thrilling experiences on my Sicily tours is the moment that we emerge from the south and head east, where, suddenly, the outline of the Queen of Sicily emerges. It sends a chill up my spine every darned time.
Mount Etna doe...
What Does it Mean to Be an American Abroad?
As the USA turns 250, there are a lot of mixed feelings about the state of the American experiment. Having spent most of my life working outside of the US, I have a different point of view than most. You might be surprised to hear it, but I...
What About that Bridge to Sicily?
The physical gap is Sicily and Italy’s smallest problem to bridge.
If you stand on the shores of Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, squinting across the glittering, wind-whipped water toward Messina, Sicily looks close enough to touch. At its...
Let Me Persuade You to Fall in Love with Sicily
For years, I made a massive mistake.
Despite spending a career guiding travelers through the winding streets of Florence, the canals of Venice, and the monumental ruins of Rome, I completely overlooked Italy’s largest province. I stayed aw...
Palermo: A City Guide
The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Mosaics, Markets, and Magic
For decades, Palermo was a city spoken of in whispers. It was the grit under the fingernails of Italy—a place defined in the foreign imagination by manic traffic, crumbling Baroque fac...
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Deep-dive travel insights for the culturally curious. Join travel writer/architect/tour guide Sarah Murdoch for expert advice on slow travel, travel trends, authentic Italian culture, and the art of packing light. Sharing travel love for 26 years+
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