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Autore: Gianni Stanghellini

Palermo style chicken slices recipe (with vegetarian option)

delicious sicilian recipe

Palermo style chicken slices recipe (with vegetarian option) Here a Walk About Italy we are all looking forward to the new walking season. It’s November 11, 2020 and we are all under the second lockdown. In the meantime we keep ourselves busy polishing tours, watching tv series and cooking. This is the first of a […]

Virtual tour in the orchard and a new relationship!

tour in the orchard with peas, fava beans, garlic and sage

A tour in the orchard with peas (and not green beans) fava beans, garlic and sage. Let me introduce to you my new sweetheart. Today I have been with my Sicilian family (my partner is Sicilian, born close to Palermo, in a town that is considered the capital of Italian artichokes) to pick vegetables: peas, […]

Playing the Flute for Guests

playing flute for guests

From time to time I love to stop in a church along the path and play some music. Music is such an important part of my life. I’ve been playing the flute since I was 22. The flute was not my first instrument. I started to play guitar when I was 15. Soon I joined […]

Growing in Italy with an Italian mother

mother

“Non correre che sudi!” “Don’t run or you’ll be all sweat!”. Growing in Italy with an Italian mother * Ok, I’ll go straight and talk about my mother. She is definitely an Italian mother. First of all, being my first page in my first blog ever, sorry for any butchering of this beautiful language. I […]

easy bread tutorial

easy bread tutorial

Pane comodo is an amazing and super easy recipe to make bread at home. Follow this bread tutorial with Gianni. In this video I teach you, step by step, how to make bread at home. You can find millions of bread tutorials on the web. This one here is particularly easy and convenient. Comodo in […]

Walking difficulty guide

Easy

Terrain: Mostly flat or gently rolling terrain, with well-maintained paths and only occasional short uneven sections.
Distance: Usually shorter walks, around 4.5 to 5.5 km / 3 to 4 miles per day, depending on the itinerary.
Elevation gain: Very limited. There may be a few gentle slopes, but no significant climbs or descents.
Who it is for: Ideal for beginners, casual walkers, families, and anyone looking for a relaxed walking holiday with little physical effort.

Easy to Moderate

Terrain: A mix of flat sections and more uneven ground, with some inclines, steps, or minor obstacles that remain manageable for most reasonably active travellers.
Distance: Generally around 5 to 8 km / 3 to 5 miles per day, depending on the tour and terrain.
Elevation gain: Noticeable but not demanding. Some uphill and downhill stretches may be present, though never steep or prolonged.
Who it is for: Suitable for beginners who want a slightly more active experience, as well as for regular walkers looking for a relaxed but rewarding pace.

Moderate

Terrain: Varied terrain that may include uneven paths, longer walking sections, and regular uphill or downhill stretches.
Distance: Moderate daily walking time and distance, suitable for travellers who enjoy being active outdoors for a good part of the day.
Elevation gain: More consistent and clearly noticeable, though still within the reach of anyone with a basic to good level of fitness.
Who it is for: Best for active travellers who are comfortable walking for several hours a day and can handle some uneven terrain and sustained inclines.