On 14 February we organize all kinds of festivals traditionally in Scotland

I love Italy. If I had to choose one country in Europe would be without a doubt Italy. The food, the people, the great scenery and charming villages; I love it :-) ! Especially the more authentic South I can recommend and certainly Sicily. Maybe it's not a destination where you intend to 1-2-3 in Italy, but it is really worth considering. Here, five reasons why you should consider Sicily as a summer destination:

 Sicily reason etna

1. The queen of European volcanoes. I wrote once before a blog post on Etna; the majestic volcano that towers over Sicily. I must admit that I even have a fascination with volcanoes. No idea which, but if there's journey to climb a volcano, I stand to :-) . Etna is admittedly not spectacular in the sense of lava or so, but the scenery around it is all the more. It's like a lunar landscape; pitch black, huge rocks and no visible plant. The climb is pretty tough, but very much worth. Rightly one of the highlights of Sicily for me.

2. Beautiful beaches. You will not find a pearl white sandy beaches with swaying palm trees in Sicily, but the beaches are not any less. Over all are nice, small bays where jagged rocks suddenly the blue water walking. I like that there. Nice is that you can camp on the beach. Delicious yet, fall asleep to the sound of the waves :-) !

 Food Sicily reason

3. Great food !!!!!! Can! If I have eaten something tasty pasta and pizzas, it's ever been in Sicily. And those prices, you laugh you rot. For € 4-5 you have a big, brick oven baked pizzas are on your plate, you'll eat until the last crumb :-) . Seriously, who Sicilians know what is really good and tasty food!

4. Authentic. I found Sicily very authentic to do. Of course, to find there are plenty of tourists and the island is there too perfectly well, but it is not at the expense of authenticity. Especially if you just inland from Sicily to go, you will find hidden villages where an atmosphere hangs like it has not changed over the past 20 years. Delicious!

 Sicily reason landscape

5. Alternating landscape. I found the landscapes in Sicily very diverse. In 't interior is mountainous and very dry at times. While jumping the green you respond to the coast and the prettiest behind nicer bays are hidden. Towns like Cefalú and Taormina are also very worthwhile.

If you know me a little, you know I'm not as sweet. Romantic movies and teddy bears with heart are not for me :-). Of course I'm not afraid of a sweet card or a nice surprise, but it all needs from me not so sweet. My friend is actually more romantic than I now think of it. I have nothing to do with Valentine's Day. By chance we go this year 14 the to a concert Birdy Paradiso, but that is indeed pure coincidence. I wondered how it actually Valentine's Day is in other countries? Word 't there too celebrated and if so, how? I put some special countries and traditions for you at a glance.


Chocolates in South Korea.
On February 14, giving women in South Korea chocolates to men, which the men on March 14 again give another candy for the ladies. And now comes' t: the unfortunates who have not had chocolate, go on April 14 to eat to eliminate black noodles. Huh? Very special :-) .


Alternative day in Brazil.
Brazilian Valentine's Day is a bit later celebrated on June 12. The reason is purely practical; February 14 often falls in the middle of the Brazilian carnival. Not so convenient with all the carnival fans there.


Dating in Scotland.
On 14 February we organize all kinds of festivals traditionally in Scotland. If you already have a partner, it 's not supposed to connect, but singles are welcome. You can change your name to write a note, which then goes into a big tank with hundreds of other notes of bachelors. Then everyone pulls a note and you are connected to your Valentine Date. Well.


Roses in Taiwan.
In Taiwan, they also celebrate Valentine's Day and immediately big time :-) . With great many roses! The number of roses seems to say something about how you look at your partner. One means that you consider your partner as the only true love of your life, 99 rose represents eternal love and with 100 pieces you ask someone to marry you. Hm, I don 't get distinction at all, but good.