Sardinia
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I’ve traveled to sicily and never saw any black folks. Why does this idea persist. Of course I’m not saying its bad to be black. Black is beautfull. I just don’t like the idea of being called somthing I’m not. Whats the story on this?
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I actually did this! Well I took a train from Palermo to Rome and it was just last week!
Make sure NOT to get 2nd Class which is what we did (to my protest!). It was very cramped and I was completely exhausted the next day from terrible sleep and was aching from neck to lower back.
You can buy the tickets at Termini station. Go to the automated booths which have english (click british flag) in the regional machines. You should find it. It takes, I can’t remember exactly, 10-12 hours.
There is a 30 minute ferry ride from Sicily to mainland Italy. You can leave the train and they have a snack bar and bathrooms on the top level. It’s also nice to get some fresh air while you are up there.
I took a train from Rome to Naples (2hrs and then spent two nights there) and then took a ferry from Naples to Palermo (we got on at 8p but actually left port at 9p and got there around 9a). We got a private cabin (two people) which actually had 4 beds with a shower! This cost about $120/person. The 2nd Class train ride from Palermo to Rome was about $60/person.AGAIN get a private cabin which costs a little more but totally worth it unless you are on a tight budget. I would definitely pay double for it after my experience. Actually, looking back, I think I would have done the Palermo to Naples ferry and then train back to Rome.
Make sure to do the overnight travel. That way you can sleep and maximize your time in Italy. They have day travel too but that’s such as waste of time and you save on lodging with night travel.
In the ferry if you don’t get the private room you are put in this giant “theatre” style room (there are TVs there). On the train you should be able to “secure” your luggage in the overhead shelf. I didn’t see where the passenger in the 1st or 2nd class seating on the ferry put their luggage. Didn’t pay attention. The ferry was definitely much more comfortable and had a restaurant and a shop.
Hope that helps…
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I am about to go on a trip to Sicily and I was wondering if anybody had any comments or pros or cons about this island. Thank you!
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I suggest you not to take any bus or train, ‘cos the travel can last over 10 hr, if you don’t find any problem on the motorway and if the ferry boat from calabria to sicily will be on… Better spending a few money more and take a flight. At your disposal for any further information. Cheers
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Hello!!
We are travelling to Sicily on our honeymoon trip in late July. We are planning to rent a car and stay for 2 weeks. We’d like to see the sights but also to spend some time on the beach and relax.
Can anyone please help us with names and locations of less crowded beaches?
Thanks.
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Depending on how much you plan on traveling you should look into an Trenitalia rail pass. I would also suggest a visit to Malta, which is about a 3 hour ferry ride away (about 80 euros). If you have time, maybe look into a trip to Tunis, Tunisia.
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