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Does anyone have any itinerary suggestions for my last minute trip to Sicily next month? We're lucky in that we have 19 days on the ground, but I still am finding it difficult to narrow down my choices.
We are in our 60s, moderate budget travelers who prefer smaller more intimate lodging like B&Bs, don't like super duper touristy, enjoy nature and the outdoors and being active, love to just wander soaking in the ambience of places, enjoy interesting architecture, want to do some not super strenuous half day + hiking, would love to take some boat excursions or kayak, love colorful local markets, don't necessarily follow the typical beaten path, aren't shoppers, enjoy seafronts and harbors, are too old for nightlife, and don't want to spend all of our time running around frantically trying to see everything. And, we've been to both Greece and Turkey and have seen a lot of temples and ruins, so these aren't big on our itinerary.
Our normal preference is for slow travel with extended stays in bases, and we believe in the less is more philosophy. I've figure out this isn't going to work too well for Sicily. For stays of 3 nights or more we generally prefer apartments.
I think I have read every Sicily trip report on Fodors and have developed my itinerary based on some of the things I've read in those. And, I think I now have every guidebook published on Sicily (fabulous library system in my city).
Here is what I have so far as far as an itinerary, and you'll see where I have a big gap. We've decided to take a self-guided cycling trip, and that, along with only wanting to do one period of car rental, dictates some of my date choices. But, I haven't confirmed dates on this yet and could rearrange my itinerary if there is some other place it would fit in better.
I am currently researching apartments in Modica, Ortigia and Palermo so I can reserve those. On the one hand, I am thinking I need to fill in the blanks and make some reservations (especially since we prefer apartment-type lodging). On the other hand, it may be kind of nice to just wing it for our open days.
Day 1—arrive in Catania from US at 09:30. Take bus from airport to Modica.
Day 2 & 3—Modica (wander, sightsee and recuperate from jet lag)
Day 4—leave Modica and bike to Pozzallo
Day 5—bike Pozzallo to Marzamemi
Day 6—bike Marzamemi to Noto, cycling through Vendicari park
Day 7—bike Noto to Syracuse and stay in Ortigia
Day 8 & 9—Ortigia
Day 10—pick up a rental car and leave Ortigia for I don't know where. But, I absolutely need to include Villa Romana del Casale.
Day 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ??????
Day 16, 17, 18 & 19—Palermo (drop off our car prior to arrival)
1. For the places I've already decided upon, do I have about the right number of days?
2. I'd like two locales for my empty 6 nights. What are your suggestions? If you think I could fill all of my time with just one locale, we'd be up for that too.
3. I've thought about perhaps 3 nights in Cefalu and 3 in Trapani area. Thoughts on this?
4. Are there any great places you know that I should be sure to fit in my empty days?
5. I'm looking for a colorful, safe to walk around after dark, not in the middle of a tourist ghetto neighborhood for an apartment rental in Palermo. Any recommendations?
Thanks much.
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Itinerary advice needed--19 days in Sicily in Oct.
Does anyone have any itinerary suggestions for my last minute trip to Sicily next month? We're lucky in that we have 19 days on the ground, but I still am finding it difficult to narrow down my choices.
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In 2014 two of us rented a car in Palermo - we stayed in Palermo without a car first, (driving in Palermo can be very tricky) ..then returned to the airport to rent a car, and drove counter clockwise around the island for a month.
This itinerary was recommended by two different friends who had traveled this route different years.
The roads are not terribly crowded, but it is easy to get a bit lost in places. Often it is hard to find road signs or know what street you are on, especially in the larger towns.
Erice is a charming mountain town outside of Trapani. You have to park at the base of where you might stay, and walk up narrow stone streets with your bags - tricky driving - we went around the one way circle twice before figuring it out. Leave nothing in your car - and there are places, like Erice, where you pay to park and have someone keep an eye on your car.
Marsala and Agrigento are interesting.
We enjoyed Syracusa very much - the old town has a lovely big open square, water front, and good restaurants.
We went also to Taormina which we loved the most. We decided to skip Catania.
Another interesting way to do it might be to Fly into Catania and explore from there. We chose to spend time in Palermo and not Catania.
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Think you would be ok "winging it" - it was pretty quiet everywhere with some places almost deserted on the verge of closing for the season when we were there in October.
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Thanks for the tip that many places are pretty dead in Oct. I was kind of guessing that for many of the not-so-visited areas this might be the case.
I'll take a look at Erice.
We had gone back and forth, back and forth on Taormina and Catania. I've read that Taormina is quite touristy, and then I discovered that there would be large cruise ships in port on the days it would logically fit into our itinerary. That was kind of the final nail in the coffin for the idea of visiting there.
Catania too was a big contender until yesterday when I finally sat down to count out the days we had available. I finally decided that one big city would win out, and Palermo did because we are flying out of there.
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Forget Taormini, except possibly for a pass through to admire the views. I wasn't especially impressed with Cefalu either. If you've read my TR you know that I enjoyed Erice and Trapani, and I would suggest splitting your time between them - or consider Scopello National Park. You do not need a car for Erice or Trapani - take the bus from Palermo - but one would be helpful for Scopello.
In Palermo I stayed at the Sky Sleeping B&B, not quite in the center but the street it was on felt like a little village within the city.
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I don't know what is meant by "dead" in the context of the trip you want to take.
There are a handful of beach towns and island ports in Sicily that are geared to the summer tourist trade. I had gotten the impression, however, that you are not looking for a beach vacation or going to the island. Otherwise, in October, all the tourist areas of Sicily will be attracting tourists -- it is a popular time to go -- and if you get off the beaten track, there is no "dead" season for a Sicilian city, town or village. There is a "dead" period in the middle of the day, year round. If you day trip to towns and small cities, they might look "dead" to you if your main experience of them is mid-day. But if you are spending the night there, you will see the towns are full of activity -- if not tourists.
Were it me, I would add a day to Ortygia, just to relax, and if I had Villa Roman dei Casale on my "must-do" list, I would study a map and investigate the towns near there, and see what appealed to me, and where the nice weather was, even if they weren't famous or obvious. The fastest way to find some unusual but beautiful and fascinating places to spend a few days in Sicily not too far out of the way of Villa Roman dei Casale and Palermo might be to ask on Tripadvisor. But you can often get pretty far just by looking at a map and googling up the names of towns. I've always been curious to visit Sant'Angelo Muxaro.
I also suggest looking into seeing Monreale on your way to Palermo, before dropping off the car -- although I would double check with people more knowledgeable than me about whether there is secure parking for a car with luggage in it. I did it without a bad experience, but am not sure if it has ever been a problem for others or not recommended.
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For instance, I just did a fast look at a Google map, and saw the names of a town near Enna called Nicosia, so I looked it up on Google. I landed on this website
and going from there I learned about this nearby town
I don't know if these are good destinations in October (or interesting to you), but if you like off-the beaten track travel, there is more to Sicily than what you read about in the guidebooks.
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Lots of very helpful information. And, the links you provided are exactly the types of places that would interest us. I'll spend some more time on that great website playing round.
I had also thought about trying to see Monreale prior to dropping off our car, but I really think it might depend on the direction we will be going in to Palermo. Do you have any idea of how long it takes to drive to the airport for car drop off from there. And, I need to read up on Villa Roman dei Casale to see if there is secure luggage storage there. The fear of leaving luggage in your car for sightseeing stops is definitely hindering some possible plans for me.
I guess what I meant by dead was with not much competition for lodging. Maybe I was wrong in thinking we could just wing it because there wouldn't be a lot of other people like us out there looking for a nice place to stay.
So, you'd recommend 4 nights in both Palermo and Ortigia? Right now I have one late afternoon/evening and two full days in Ortigia..
Kathy--I am primarily considering Cefalu as a place from which to access the Madonie mountains along with a taste of the seashore (and no we are not interested in going to the beach). Scopello has also been on my potential list, but I remember someone saying it was much too small. But, for us that might suit our purposes since we wouldn't intend to just sit there.
My copy of the Cadogan Guidebook to Sicily just arrived today. It hasn't been updated recently, but from past trips I have found that this series is typically very good about pointing out places that other guidebooks never even mention. So, I will be spending some time reading this. I figure the info about the towns will remain the same, and I can always use the internet to get up-to-date advice on lodging and food options.
Thanks a lot.
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Three years ago, we were in the SE corner of Sicily during October.
The weather was perfect for cycling but we did have rain some days. The summer days of 40oC had clearly passed.
At home we are very frequent road cyclists and when travelling we are very aware of the suitability of areas for future cycling trips. We have talked about revisting this area, however I'd make the following points :
- the general driving attitude of some Sicilians is appalling, the coastal roads around Noto were very quiet but on many occasions we saw driving by young and old that was simply shocking. I would be very aware of the lack of respect many drivers show to other road users.
- unlike areas such as Spain or France, cycling isn't a developed sport in Sicily. From our initial research there is a hire shop in Siracusa but I think they stopped hiring recently. They still offer the usual parts service but we couldn't find another parts shop in the SE. Be aware that should you have technical issues you may have problems.
- the coastal area road system is complex and great for staying away from busy local roads. The roads are very flat and make easy cycling. However, once you venture inland away from the plain, the hill climbs around Noto can be demanding.
- I'd agree with Jane above. The road signage in the area isn't great and it is very easy to get lost. GPS would be a great help.
- Vendicari is very unspoilt with very little development. During October it is an internationally important bird migratory location. It also has resident flamingo. There are three beautiful, very quiet beaches and it was warm enough to swim in October.
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I don't think you need to worry about competition for lodging anywhere but Taormina (where you're not staying) and maybe Ortygia. Maybe 2 nights there would be just perfect for you if you are not also trying to visit the sights of antiquity and museum in Siracusa.
You can use google maps to estimate drive times. Maybe you could pick an agriturismo in the countryside near Villa Romana dei Casale and use it as a base for day trips that include VRdeiC or simply spend the night in town.
I agree Cadogan guides are very helpful, even older ones.
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You sound like more dedicated cyclists than we are, so your take on this is nice to have. We hope we are okay on the roads because most of this is away from major towns. We have now been several places where we had contemplated taking cycling tours but didn't, and once we arrived were so glad because once we saw the roads we knew we'd have been terrified--Sonoma in California and western Ireland.
We survived (and that truly is the appropriate word) a week long cycling trip in Kerala, India this winter.
Yes, we are a bit apprehensive about rain, but it is a risk we are willing to take. Was this all day downpours or more mild on and off rain?
We are using an agency to put this together for us (including rental bikes); they get excellent reviews on TA. They seem quite flexible and willing to customize. We are doing the tour linked below except we are starting in Modica (so as to eliminate the worst hills). We wanted to have a longer stay in Modica prior to beginning cycling and a longer stay in Ortigia at the end of the trip and said we'd arrange our own lodging those places because we wanted apartments rather than hotels. That was fine with them.
So, if you ever do return to the area and want to cycle, you could check out this company.
sandralist--Just spent an hour with my new Cadogan guide, and I was right. There are some places mentioned I'd never heard mentioned anywhere. One in particular is one of their top recommendations for Sicily, and I am going to start doing research on it--Mazaro del Vallo--and some other places I found in the book.
I appreciate the thoughtful answers from all of you.
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julies: there is another Fodorite planning a trip to Sicily now, name is progol. You might want to check that thread because many of the ideas will be helpful to you:
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Hi Julie's,
I would agree with the advice to add a day to Ortigia and Syracusa. I had 3 nts two and a half days and it wasn't nearly enough! There is much to do and see and Ortigia is very charming. The piazza in front of the duomo is one of the most beautiful I've seen anywhere.
Re cycling in Sicily. I will just tell you what I saw.
I met an American couple in Scopello who were biking for a week in western Sicily. They said they were having a good time, but at that moment we were sitting under the covered section of the terrace for lunch at a sea view restaurant due to rain.
Driving on a narrow back road between Erice and Scopello, I got stuck in stopped traffic. When I got up to the obstruction, the fire engine was washing down the road in the lane. After I passed the fire department, I saw 3 tourists pushing 4 bikes along the side of the road. Not good. I assumed the ambulance had already departed the scene.
Driving down from Erice to go visit Segesta, I started around one of the hairpin curves and had to slam on the brakes to avoid a ahead on collision with a black Mercedes that was on my side of the road. The Mercedes driver was passing a cyclist on the blind hairpin curve!
I also met a Dutch couple at dinner on lipari who were biking all around Sicily for several weeks and camping. They said they were having a great time and usually traveled by bike all over Western Europe.
Given your comment about being glad you didn't cycle around Sonoma, I would highly recommend that you not try to cycle around Sicily. Just my opinion. You can make your own decisions of course. I've been to Sonoma too.
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One other cycling moment. After parking at Vendicari nature preserve, a tour group of cyclists from Vermont came in. They were waiting while one of the guides backtracked to try and find a guy who missed a turn and was very lost. The guide was very annoyed. The tour group was out of water, hot and sweaty and exhausted. Sorry I didn't get the name of the tour company.
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Scopello is lovely...reminded me a bit of CA coast. It is tiny. You can visit Segesta easily from there. The Zingaro Nature Reserve is a great place to explore. I love Erice...went there on both trips to Sicily. Didn't stay in Trapani, but spent an afternoon there and quiet enjoyed it,
Your days 5 & 6 make for biking that could be ok. We drove there and not much traffic and flat. Depending upon the route from Noto to Sirscusa could be traffic. We did not bike. My husband is a biker and he said he'd be cautious and perhaps nervous biking in the areas you plan to. drivers are a bit crazy.
right behind Monreale there is a manned parking lot. We left out car with luggage with no issue.
Liked Marzo del Valle a lot.
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Thanks for all of the comments. This is such a great place to get opinions and information from people. I've certainly got a lot to think about.
We are now rethinking the cycling idea, and since we haven't yet committed we can easily change our minds. As I mentioned earlier, five years ago we planned to take a bike trip in Ireland, but people here talked us out of it. And, when we got to the area we so happy we decided to just do the area by car instead.
Vagabonda over at TA is not cautioning about the roads but about the possibility of rains and stormy weather in October. That could make for some pretty miserable days. The deal is that we are by no means hard core cyclists, but we enjoy the opportunity to really slow down and get to know an area more intimately by bicycle.
Vagabonda also told me that the other self-guided bike tour we had originally considered is probably more interesting, but I don't know about less dangerous. That one is short, just four days (three cycling). It starts in Palazzolo Acreide then goes to Noto. There is a day trip from Noto to Vendicari and Marzamemi. Then the final day is from Noto to Syracuse.
Dayle-- I bet the group you ran into was with VBT (Vermont Bicycle Tours). Can I ask you what month you took your trip. I read your trip report, but I can't remember when you visited.
If we cut out the cycling trip, I will have even more days to play with. Adding a day to Ortigia would be no problem. I looked at the map and saw how small it is and just assumed that the time I planned would be sufficient. Perhaps we'll just start our trip there with 4 nights, and then pick up a rental car for two weeks of roaming until we turn it in prior to our 4 night visit to Palermo. I was just looking at photos of Palermo and it looks very interesting. Perhaps I'll want more nights there than 4.
I am kind of back to the drawing board again, and all of this feedback I've gotten makes it easier for me to make alterations if need be.
Glad to hear we could use our car to visit Monreale and feel pretty safe about our luggage.
Perhaps it will be place like Scopello and hiking in place of a cycling trip.
Thanks so much to all of you.
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My trip was mid-April to mid-May.
The things I would have changed as slight tweaks
Visited Lo Zingaro as a day trip from Erice
Stayed 2 or 3 nts at La Foresteria Planeta Estate in Menfi to visit their winery for lunch, tasting and the nearby beach
Stayed just 1 nt in Scicli, it's small
Skipped Taormina
Stayed longer in the Aeolians
4 nts in Palermo was just right for me
Yes, I think it was VT Bicycle Tours! They were not very friendly!
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"we've been to both Greece and Turkey and have seen a lot of temples and ruins, so these aren't big on our itinerary."
Perfectly understandable, but FWIW, I thought the ruined temples in Sicily quite unlike anything I saw in Turkey, where I visited a LOT of ruins. In particular, the temples in Sicily were among the most stunning and most evocative Grecian ruins I have seen. I haven't been to Greece yet.
If you are flying out of Palermo on day 19, adding a day there is worth considering IMO.
If I am ever fortunate enough to return to Palermo, I would look for accommodation around the Teatro Massimo or Teatro Politeama-Garibaldi, somewhere in that part of town.
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Ortigia is a lovely place to relax and wander. You can also do day trips by bus.
I didn't go to the Aeolian islands, but if I go back (hope to!) I will probably spend a few days there. You could hike up the volcano on Stromboli instead of cycling. I went to the Egadi islands instead - very, very quiet and not recommended, at least off season.
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I spent a full week in Palermo without doing any day trips (I had already seen Monreale) and I was out and about every day, finding new things to do. Admittedly, I am a somewhat lazier explorer than many travelers, and also include things that are outside the top 20, but Palermo has a multi-layered history and an interesting contemporary culture.
I stayed in an apartment right inside the Capo market, and my recommendation for a hotel location would be just the opposite of staying around either teatro (although Teatro Massimo would get the edge of the 2). In the other thread someone has provided you there are hotel/b&b recommendations, including mine. For a 4-night stay, renting an apartment would be my choice. I used Visit Palermo
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I am now in the throes of indecision. Perhaps cycling isn't such a good option (especially in October). So, I'm kind of back to square one. I'm figuring out also that while Oct. is one of the recommended months for a visit to Sicily, the major drawback is that this is a month of transitional weather, so there can be big problems with potentially heavy rains. This factor hinders the possibility of making plans ahead of time thinking there will be nice weather for outdoor activities.
If we don't do the cycling, I am perhaps thinking of spending our first 2 1/2 days (3 nights) in Catania. We could walk around to see the sights, visit the fish market, and for a day trip take the circumnavigator train around Etna.
From Catania we could take public transportation to Ortigia and have 3 or 4 nights there. Pick up a rental car after we are done with our stay and start our driving itinerary (haven't quite figured that one out yet).
We could possibly end with some time in Cefalu so we could visit the Madonie area to do some hiking and possibly (weather cooperating) the Aeolian islands from there.
One of the issues for us is that we do not want to do a trip where we only drive around in the car to just see all of the tourist sites. We prefer to mix that up with some active times. And, we are willing to forego seeing some things so we can do some of these more low key activities that just give us quality time in a smaller area.
It is interesting that I have two completely different recommendations for lodging areas. I've spent quite a lot of online looking for apartments in Palermo. I contacted Visit Palermo, but I don't think they have quite what I am looking for for our dates.
I keep hearing from so many people that we should try to find an apartment in the Politeama area, yet Sandra you are saying that you really liked the Capo market area. Can you tell me why?
We are not late nightlife people and won't be going out to bars, but we want to be in an area where we would feel safe walking home say at 10:00 pm. And, we want a more neighborhood feel with smaller shops to stop in for food purchases.
Thanks to all for your wonderful comments.
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I often stay outside of the areas most recommended for tourists in Europen cities. In fact, now that I think about it, I almost invariably prefer it. In London I stay on the South Bank, in Paris I stay in the 2d, in Rome I stay around Largo Torre Argentina, in Lisbon I wished I had not listened to advice to stay in Baixa/Chiado. But something I typically do whenever I go to a city where I've never been before is get a tourist map of the city and put an X on everything I know I definitely want to see and -- equally important! -- I put an X on restaurants where I hope to eat dinner. Then I look for lodgings that suit my needs in areas walkable to those X's. Then I read reviews.
Can't really comment on the cycling aspect on your trip except to say that i would think in October that could be arranged fairly easily on short notice, once you've seen a short-term weather forecast, without a lot of advance notice to people who rent bikes.
However, I would think twice about a trip to the Aeolian islands in October. First, I'm not sure you'll find convenient ways to get there (could be wrong about that). Second, weather is changeable enough that I would not want to get on a distant island and disover I couldn't get off for a day or two.
While I enjoyed my stay in Ortygia, it is boutiqued for tourism, and it is a very small spit of land, so if you are thinking you like long walks and getting a feel for the texture of a foreign destination, I think you might prefer limiting your Ortygia stay -- especially if you are not interested in the visiting museums and ruins in Siracusa -- in favor of more adventurous touring.
But overall, I very, very rarely hear anybody return from Sicily saying: "Was that all there is? What's everybody raving about?" Only beaches seem to disappoint some people, and some people recoil at the tourist onslaught in Taormina. Obviously there are disagreements about particular towns -- some people like Noto better than Ragusa, or Cefalu better than Erice blah blah. But even people who would have done a few things differently had they "known beforehand" still come back from Sicily very very impressed by the land, the culture, the food, the sights, the people. It's all a big discovery and they would have liked to have stayed longer. Only the most prejudiced package tourist types complain it isn't set up like a resort.
So I think you are right to structure the trip, not for sightseeing according to other's recommendations, or where to stay, but to how you've learned you like to travel. If you need to mix it up with hikes and bikes, and would rather not interact too much with the tourist areas, don't be afraid to go your own way. You're asking the right questions about safety, and I think Tripadvisor is a reliable forum for answers (people are here as well, but there are no Sicilian residents who post here).
I think if you build some wiggle room into your trip, to account for weather and your own moods, you can adjust along the way and have a fun, free-wheeling trip full of great surprises.
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This is where I stayed in Palermo. It was twice as much space as I needed, but in January it was only 100e per night and it was irresistable. It was filled with historic Sicilian plasterwork and museum-quality musical instruments, and it directly overlooked the Capo market, above a bakery, and I woke up every morning to the sing-songing of the vendors. I was fascinated by the operations of the market. It was a reasonably good location for restaurants and sightseeing the famous sights -- but we were there for a week, so any extra steps didn't bother us.
I am not recommending this apartment, but when I visited the 2 teatro areas, I was instantly struck by how many hotels and tourist restaurants were there, and the international oriented-shops. They are in a nice part of Palermo that exemplifies that Palermo is a sophisticated modern city, with its own historic style, but I was more excited to be in the odder part of town.
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ooops-- forgot to include the link to the apartment
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Sandra--The more I read your responses, the more I think that we are pretty much exactly the same type of travelers. We too often shun the most typical touristy parts of cities preferring something a bit more authentic. And, I know our itineraries are never the same as those most people plan, but they suit us to a T.
The apartment you stayed in in Palermo looks exactly like something we would love. Are there lots of flights of stairs up to get there? When I contacted the agency with general questions about availability for our dates that one was not mentioned, but I also said we did not want to drag our suitcases up lots of stairs. And, that does not have a balcony we could sit on, correct? We'd prefer to have a small balcony or terrace.
And, your comments about the teatro areas describe the more sterile environments we typically prefer to stay away from--we aren't shoppers, if we were we wouldn't patronize international chain stores, we don't like tourist restaurants etc. We much prefer real, smaller, local neighborhoods where we can walk about and just enjoy everyday life and where there are small bakeries, grocers, take-out places etc.
You've been a lot of help in this.
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There is one almost comic flight of narrow steep stairs going straight up from the groundfloor door entryway to the first floor. In fact, the family still lives above the apartment in the rest of the building, and I believe the very aged nonna simply never leaves the building. (That is not unusual in Italy.)
The balcony for the apartment may not someplace where you can sit, in my recollection, but I was there in January, without any interest in sitting outside, so I just can't remember if it was wide enough for a chair and tables. It might have been. I did stand there and enjoy all the activity of the market and the smells of the bakery, all of which is directly below.
But I wouldn't want to kid you about the stairs if you are lugging heavy suitcases. I got a typical carryon roller bag up the stairs without any help, but couldn't have managed anything heavier. Also, once the market shuts at the end of the day, it is really abandoned except for a lot of huge cats and then ultimately the street cleaners. It's only a few minutes walk to a main throroughfare from there, and I even walked through dark empty alleys in the other direction more than once, but when we first arrived after dark in a taxi, I was wondering what we'd gotten ourselves into!
I liked the area around the via Divisi in Palermo, near the piazza Rivoluzione and Osteria dei Vespiri, which you can see is only a 15 minute walk from Teatro Massimo. I wouldn't call the teatro areas "sterile" -- they are an important part of Palermo, but they just have an overload of hotels.
I just did a quick search on booking.com and spotted this apartment in my preferred area and it gets nice reviews. Not recommending it because I really know nothing about it other than what I'm seeing here, just thought you might want to check it out. It's called "Guascone if the long link doesn't work, on the vicolo Guascone.
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I had a further thought about the area of the "teatri", which is that they are not streile but very reminiscent of streets in other European cities where it used to be that every foreigner stayed there and never stayed in any other part of town -- like the way travelers with any money only used to stay around the via Veneto in Rome or in the 8th arr. in Paris. If you didn't have money you stayed at the hotels near the train station or -- if you were very independent -- maybe a rented room or a pension in a bohemian quarter. So around the "teatri" is like that, and many local Sicilians (especially the young) will gravitate toward in the evenings, sort of like how young people still gravitate to Times Square or the Champs-Elyesees (but Palermo does not have the super-entertainment aspects of those places, or the crowds). In other European cities tourists have long ago branched out, and it is hard to keep up with which neighborhood in Rome or Paris is now trendiest. Palermo hasn't quite caught on yet in that way with most tourists -- and still there aren't a lot of tourist lodgings away from the "teatri" zone and the waterfront (popular I think with cruise shippers but really inconvenient for sightseeing, since most residents over centuries thought it bad for your health to hang out near the water).
Anyway, if you find an apartment with an elevator and a terrace in the theatre districts with a great price and it ticks all the other boxes, you really do not need to walk far at all to lose the feeling you are in the Good Housekeeping Approved area for tourissts. It's just a few blocks of hotels (and besides, that area is quite convenient to the airport buses, which is another draw for most people)
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I think this is might be one that Visit Palermo had available that they suggested might meet my criteria. I'll take another look at it now that you tell me it is a good location. After hearing so much about the Politama area, I had kind of disregarded this one as not being in the best location. I am assuming in this location I could find lots of little neighborhood shops for food etc. While we definitely plan to eat out, we also really enjoy picking up food at local shops/markets and spending some time eating in our own little space.
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I stayed in that area in 2007, so everything could have changed since then, but I would be remiss if I didn't note that it was a decidedly dodgy area at that time. Despite lots of advice to the contrary, I did venture out at night, but always with a frisson of fear. And one night, the police stopped me and insisted on escorting me back to my hotel because, they said, they could not, in good conscience, let me walk in that neighborhood after dark as a solo female. I actually declined the ride, so they drove right beside me for several blocks until I was safely inside the door to my lodging. Again, the area could easily have change since I was there.
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hmmmmmmmm Definitely reconsidering now. I think I have read that the area is gentrifying but I don't know how long this has been taking place.
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It may be fine now. It was certainly a convenient location, and I managed it -- but with some decidedly uncomfortable moments.
That's why I said that if I ever return to Palermo, I would look for lodging nearer the Teatro Massimo or Teatro Politeama-Garibaldi. I don't usually stay in areas that are dominated by tourists, but when I was in Sicily, it was still full of local color (families on their passagiata, an evening market, children playing in the streets, even a few bocce games in sight). At this point in my life, I'd prefer to find a room in an area with a lot of tourists that allows me to walk around at night in a setting that is enjoyed by locals, than to feel that I can't walk about or must take a taxi to go out to dinner. JMO.
Again, the area could have changed. I would just hate to hold my tongue given my admittedly dated experiences there.
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I will put in another good word for Sky Sleeping (was a B&B, now a guesthouse), or at least for the area. It felt like a village within the city to me, and I had no qualms about walking alone at night. Of course, that was a few years back, and as kja says, areas change. I liked my modern room (I had been in Sicily a while by then), and the breakfast terrace.
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I am certain that I have a higher tolerance for "dodgy" in Italian cities than most visitors do, since I live in Italy, and I don't believe that people should ever stay outside their comfort zone. I never do when I visit America. I am not quite clear where kja stayed in Palermo in 2007, but the vicolo Guascone apartment is less than 5 minute walk to Osteria dei Vespiri and the modern art musuem, and there is no way you would need to take a taxi to get to a restaurant, even if you wanted to eat a different restaurant.
Thursdaysd is talking about a different neighborhood, which is more in the direction of the Capo market where I stayed, and I agree with the description it was its own place, with much of the surrounding area feeling like Trastevere or Testaccio (if you know those places).
But I believe the bottom line is that the Teatro areas of Palermo are the ONLY areas of central Palermo where most visitors will not think it is "dodgy". None of the rest of Palermo is set up for tourists or brightly lit. It used to be that all the guidebooks recommended staying 5 minutes outside the city, in Mondello, and taking the shuttle in.
I cannot emphasize too strongly that you will not enjoy your stay in Palermo if you feel uneasy about your neighborhood at night, and most visitors who stay in the Teatro areas feel reassured by the surroundings and leave saying that they can't see any reason why anyone would describe Palermo as unsafe. The rest of Palermo is quite dark at night, no visible hotels -- although there are plenty of restaurants.
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Also, just to be clear, the lodgings that I have been suggesting to you and to people along the via Divisi or the vicolo Guascone are not in La Kalsa, but on the other side of the via Roma. Like I said, since kja didn't say which street she stayed on, I'm not clear where she had her nervous-making experiences.
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I stayed at the Hotel Sicilia, Via Divisi, 99.
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I'm not sure if this helps, but I made a reservation at Palazzo Pantaleo for May, which was highly recommended by Vagabonda on TA. I made the booking through hotels.com as their website seems ancient and it's not on booking.com.
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Thanks. I see that the Hotel Sicilia appears to have closed in 2012, so no current reviews, but the ones that still exist on TripAdvisor going back through time have loads of complaints about bedbugs, but everyone really likes the location, and no mention of safety issues -- until a review from 2007 where "baileyusa" says the location is "nasty" and "dangerous."
HOWEVER, the next 2007 review is from "KJA3" (WashingtonDC). It says:
"The Hotel Sicilia is in a great location, just minutes by foot from Quattro Canti and within easy walking distance of Palermo's central train station. At an intersection with a major street (Via Maqueda), I felt quite safe in the area, even at night. The Hotel Sicilia is not a full-service hotel, nor does it pretend to be. It offers clean, comfortable rooms at a budget rate. Common areas held some pleasing touches, and the breakfast area was bright and airy. The desk staff spoke at least some English and were very helpful.
My nicely-sized single room faced an inner courtyard that also holds the stairway to the hotel's entrance, so although I did not hear any noise from the street, I did occasionally hear other guests when they
rang the bell for entry or spoke to one another while on the stairs. Some rooms face a different interior courtyard; those rooms might be even quieter. The entrance to the hotel is up a long flight of stairs, so keep that in mind if mobility or luggage would make that difficult.
Liked — location
Disliked — the bathroom sink in my room didn't have a drain stopper
Stayed May 2007, traveled solo
Then there is only one more 2007 review in English, where the neighborhood is described as "sketchy".
No comment on the above old reviews, but will say that I would feel terrible if someone took my recommendation for a neighborhood in Palermo and had a bad experience. Again, I reiterate that I stayed in the Capo market, not on the via Divisi, although I did walk to that area twice for dinner and back again, in January after dark. I was not a solo traveler, and again, I do things others wouldn't....
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"Thursdaysd is talking about a different neighborhood, which is more in the direction of the Capo market where I stayed, and I agree with the description it was its own place, with much of the surrounding area feeling like Trastevere or Testaccio (if you know those places)."
We rented an apartment for a week in Trastevere, and it is exactly the type of area we are looking for--real feel, real people, local shops and restaurants. And, we still do want to feel safe when out walking after dark. So, please tell me exactly where this area is with the real neighborhood feel is. We are looking for an apartment rather than a B&B or hotel so our search process is a bit different.
Totally different topic now. Ortigia--2.5 or 3.5 days. It is it a place that has become so overwhelmed with the tourist industry that every other building is a tourist lodging, boutique, gift shop, tourist restaurant? Or is this just certain areas with most of the place remaining more authentic?
(As a point of comparison: Venice and Casrcassone. Despite the fact that a lot of Venice is nothing but tourism, we adore Venice away from the typical tourist centers and spent days just wandering there since we especially like waterfront locations. We visited Carcassone twice and it does absolutely zero for us because it is not a living city.)
I think from Ortigia we intend to move on to Scicli as a base (with a car) for a couple days.
I appreciate the comments.
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Ortyigia is more in the feeling of Venice than Carcassonne , and even then nowhere near as tourist-ridden as either. If you have been to well-preserved Italian towns with a beautiful church or castle or piazza -- like Orvieto or Trento or Lucca, that is more like it - and even then, Ortygia gets fewer tourists (unless the cruise ships now stop there, and even so, you are likely to see only some knots of tour groups around the few "sights"). It's just that having been "discovered", some areas are noticeably commercialized and aimed at tourism -- whereas when you get to Scicli, you will of course find some postcard shops, beach bags with octopi on them and menus "tipici", because Italian vacationers head there, but otherwise, you'll be a stranger in a strange land.
Thursdays's hotel Skysleeping is findable on a google map, and it is about a 10 minute walk from where I stayed in the heart of the Monte di Pieta, near the piazza St. Anna al Capo. You can see on the map that the Monte di Pieta area is very dense with alleyways, so you might want to keep to the wider streets if you look in that area. Also, you can see on a google map that Vagabonda's recommended Palazzo al Pantaleo is not far from Thursdays's hotel either, so if you triangulate that area, maybe that is where you would enjoy being.
Understand that most of Palermo has an untouristy economy, even less so than Trastevere, with local shops, eateries, etc. As for "feeling safe," as you know, feelings of not being safe can be subjective. I actually felt I might be unsafe at one moment in Trastevere when I walked into alleyway transaction that also caused an Italian who was walking ahead of me to do a double take and quicken his step. A very long time ago, a regular poster on Fodor's reported she had been robbed at knifepoint in the lobby of the Hotel Joli in the Politeama neighborhood, yet she continued to recommend the hotel and the area. Interestingly (perhaps), the only prostitutes I saw in Palermo were around the Politeama/Teatro Massimo hotels. Maybe they felt safer there -- or maybe there just wasn't enough business in my Capo market area once the market had closed up for the night!
Walking around all parts of Palermo, day and night, I never had the feeling I was as safe as I would be in Venice. I was always looking and watching, and prepared to turn around and go the other way if I didn't like the vibe where I was. My husband suggested an alternate route at night rather than through the darkened market streets. We walked around both theaters in the evening, and always assumed there might be pickpockets or bag snatchers about. (In January, I never car a purse in Italian cities. I put things in pockets under my coat.)
Don't know what to say. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Palermo again. If I were going alone, my concern as a solo female walking around at night would be getting mistake for a prostitute (but that happens in NYC too).
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We didn't stay in Ortygia, but visited for a day. It was a pleasant area and seemed very touristy from what we saw. However, you will find lots of Greek & Roman structures including the Temple of Apollo in Ortygia which is probably the oldest Greek temple in Sicily. There is the archeological site in modern Siracusa. Depending upon your interests you could easily spend a day exploring what Ortygia has to offer and another visting the archaeology site. For me 3.5 days would be too long.
Just a comment on the discussion of the neighborhoods. Much of the the discussion is so subjective. Trastevere is mentioned as a neighborhood that you thought "real feel, real people, local shops and restaurants." In the Spring we visited and I got an entirely different perspective. Years ago I would have described it as you did, but not today. Again, just how we all view what we see & how we feel about something varies so much which is why it's so great to get all the different perspectives.
Have a great trip! I loved Sicily, the people, the sites, the food all of it!
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Here's an apartment not far from where Thursdaysd's stayed. Not recommending it or the neighborhood personally. Don't know a thing about it - never been there at night -- except I did have a wonderful lunch not too far from there at Osteria Paradiso (no menu, no English spoken) via Serradifalco
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One more thought -- I am going to repeat my advice that you use a map to mark up all the places you want to visit in Palermo, and then pick an area to stay where it is most convenient to your wish list, then ask here and on TripAdvisor about safety concerns, which I always take seriously. I wasn't afraid walking around Palermo, but I was aware of its reputation and kept it in mind.
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oh -- I just saw yestravel's comment about Ortygia.
I stayed for a couple of nights, but I stayed on the corner of the island furthest away from the duomo and the Fonte Artusa, at the end of the long market street that feeds into the parking areas. (Roughly between the Temple of Apollo and the Lungomare di Levante Elio Vittorini). If you come in for a day trip and go sightseeing, or book near the Duomo or Fontane di Artemide, you are definitely going to see mainly touristy areas, and you might not see the areas of town unaffected by that. However, because Ortygia is an island, and so many tourists are attracted to water, lots of tourists wander everywhere, and lots of b&bs are created to offer water views, so I think you will see tourists wherever you go on the island.
But if you are not in Sicily to see lots of sights of antiquity, Ortygia might not be as an intriguing a destination for you as other towns.
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we, my wife & i (70), spent 3 weeks last may wandering sicily by car. ortygia was probably our favorite 3 days - many restaurants, in town beaches, museum & gallaries, fab market, excellent street entertainment in evening. our 2nd fav was 4 days on the islands - lipari + day trips to others. liked palermo but 4 days a lot. enjoyed the drive around mt etna. avoid taomina unless you like tour buses and 1000s off of cruise ships in the harbor. noto was our fav of baroque towns. always rented villas for 3-4 days and it was like being at home rather than in hotel or even a b & b. one of our most enjoyable trips ever.
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modica was our least fav day - sites in crowded city. ragusa was much better. your style of travel sounds very similar to our except wife doesn't bike. biking in sicily/italy is NOT relaxing. mostly 2 lanes with no bike lane and a lot of trucks and buses. they seemed to be very polite to riders.
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Modica remains my favorite memory of Sicily. I enjoyed the city thoroughly, and its food. Liked Noto, but preferred Modica.
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Well, we've decided to take a completely different approach. We are going to base in Scicli for two nights and see what we can of the Baroque towns from there. As I understand, they are all fairly close, and we certainly don't need to see them all.
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I had tried (unsuccessfully) to start a new and revised thread, but have had no luck. The Fodor's gods are not smiling on me.
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enjoyed scicli, most laid back of the baroque towns
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"Ortigia--2.5 or 3.5 days."
If you have decided against visiting the Baroque towns from Ortygia, then I would think 2.5 days should be enough. But you might want to think about the things you would want to do there and decide based on that -- after all, none of us can say what YOU want to see or experience or how much time you would likely spend doing that! FWIW, I spent almost a full day at the archeological site and museum in Siracusa, a day on the island of Ortygia itself, and about a half day seeing things I hadn't fit into either of the previous days.
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Herbal Medicine / Phytotherapy
A number of plant-based remedies have been shown to be beneficial to patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, however some of them can interact adversely with prescription medications and so it is vital to tell your doctor which herbal supplements you are planning to take.
♦ Lifestyle Changes
♦ Conventional Medicine
♦ Physical Therapies
♦ Traditional Medicine
♦ Mind Body Therapies
♦ Risk/Aggravating Factors
♦ Food Supplements
♦ Herbal Medicine
♦ Creative Therapies
For many years there has been good press about Rosehip extract for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, but a 2007 German and Danish study proved its effectiveness in combating Rheumatoid Arthritis too. Seventy-four patients participated in a six month trial of the compound LitoZin with just under half taking the preparation and the rest consuming a placebo. There was a 20-25 per cent improvement among the trial group with a 40 per cent improvement in the number of joints causing pain. There was no improvement in the placebo group. Rosehip is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Further studies are underway.
Paeony Root
This extract has been widely used in Chinese medicine since 200BC. The most recent studies into its biological effectiveness for RA sufferers found that it actively prevents bone loss. A 2013 research group in China found that measurements of bone mineral density (BMD) after an extract of paeony root glucosides (TGP) had been given orally to rabbits who had antigen-induced arthritis for three months, were significantly improved compared to a control group. It appears that the compound suppresses some osteoporosis and prevents some bone loss.
Boswellic Acid
This is an anti-inflammatory produced from the Frankincense tree. A recent study of H15, a special extract of gum resin of Boswellia Serrata, on 260 patients in different stages of RA found that the remedy was well tolerated and could be used with other conventional treatments (always advise your doctor of any remedies you are intending to try). The trial concluded that Boswellic Acid was particularly beneficial for patients in the early stages of the disease but had little effect during acute pain or flare up phases.
Thunder God Vine
The leaves and flowers of this Asian plant are highly toxic so any preparations must only be made from the root. Thunder God Vine root has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory but it can have unpleasant side effects (see Aggravating Factors section). Although there have been a number of trials on the effectiveness of this herb, results have been inconsistent. In some circles it has been hailed as a "herbal DMARD" and there have been some studies where it has been concluded that it worked better than sulfasalazine, or as well as methotrexate. A 2014 study of 207 RA patients found that patients who received 20mg of Thunder God Vine three times a day in addition to methotrexate enjoyed the best results. A 2013 review of trials involving 733 patients found that the methodological quality of previous studies was poor, but that Thunder God Vine could be effective and further research under full clinical conditions could be useful.
Borage seed oil and Fish oils
A 2014 double-blind, randomised trial into marine and botanical oils found that borage seed oil plus fish oil works better for RA sufferers than either oil alone. After nine months of use patients displayed significant reductions in disease activity and this pattern was not affected by the different conventional medications various groups were using. These improvements were also evident at 18 months of usage in contrast to control groups. Trial patients were able to reduce their levels of both DMARD and TNF medications more than patients in the control group.
Oriental Bittersweet
This invasive woody vine of the Celastraceae family is also known as Chinese bittersweet, Asian bittersweet and Round-leaved bittersweet. Folk medicine has used its leaves as remedies for RA for centuries, but the plant's berries are poisonous. A 2014 study looked at the ability of plant extracts to fight the invasion of fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) in RA. It was found that Oriental Bittersweet inhibited the activity of FLSs especially when used in conjunction with TNF-ª medicines.
Chinese Bell Flower
This herbaceous perennial, whose root has anti-inflammatory properties, has been the subject of several clinical trials. Platycodin D is a saponin isolated from the root of the Chinese Bell Flower that was used in a 2014 study on mice. Its use saw the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), which is an indicator of oxidative stress, reduced in a dose-dependent manner throughout the group given platycodin D. Also the production of IL-6 and TNF-ª, which are involved in rheumatoid arthritispathogenesis, were surpressed by the treatment. From the trials it appears Chinese Bell Flower root extract has anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and immunomodulatory effects on RA.
Huo-Luo-Xiao-Ling Dan
Used for centuries in Chinese medicine to alleviate pain and inflammation, this herbal formula was studied in 2013 principally to see if it offered a viable option for patients who suffered adverse side effects to conventional RA drug therapy. The scientists evaluated the efficiency of HLXL at combating bone and cartilage damage together with its ability to control inflammation. The compound scored well on all counts, so it was concluded that Huo-Luo-Xiao-Ling Dan offered a promising alternative treatment for RA sufferers.
Crude plant extracts
Many crude plant extracts from traditional medicine plants have been successfully used in the treatment of arthritis. In particular Cassia alata (Candlebrush) leaf extract was shown to protect against cartilage degredation. While the leaves of Urtica dioica (commonly known as the stinging nettle) had arthritis inhibiting properties. Salacia reticulata worked as both an anti-inflammatory and at reducing skeletal tissue damage.
Both as a rhizome extract and as the flavonoid compound 6-shogaol, ginger enjoys good clinical results in reducing disease incidence, joint swelling and cartilage destruction. Studies showed that ginger reduces some chemical substances, including leukotrienes, that cause inflammation, giving it an effect similar to Ibuprofen. It also contains salicylates which are changed into salicylic acid by the body, helping to ease pain. However, use of ginger can increase the risk of bleeding and should be employed with particular care if patients are already taking an anti-coagulant.
Green Tea
Dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis produce the black, green and white tea drunk around the world. All tea is known to boost the immune system and fight inflammation, however green and white teas are the least processed and so contain the highest polyphenol levels. A 2008 study of green tea showed that it gave protection against autoimmune arthritis by inducing changes in arthritis-related immune responses. Due to this it is thought to be a positive preventative measure for high risk individuals to embrace although further research is required. To keep polyphenol levels at their highest levels 7-8 cups of green tea need to be consumed throughout the day. However, like ginger, green tea can increase the risk of bleeding and should be avoided by those already taking an anti-coagulant or Warfarin.
Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound derived from grapes and also found in red wine, has been the subject of a number of recent studies which has confirmed its propensity to reduce cartilage and bone degeneration and have a significant anti-inflammatory effect.
Total glucosides of paeony prevents juxta-articular bone loss in experimental arthritis. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Jul 21
Extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. Mar 2014.
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with marine and botanical oils: an 18-month, randomized, and double-blind trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.Feb 2014.
Anti-invasive effects of Celastrus Orbiculatus extract on interleukin-1 beta and tumour necrosis factor-alpha combination-stimulated fibroblast-like synoviocytes. BMC Complement Altern Med. Feb 2014.
The Effects of Platycodin D, a Saponin Purified from Platycodi Radix, on Collagen-Induced DBA/1J Mouse Rheumatoid Arthritis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Jan 2014.
Chinese Herbal Formula Huo-Luo-Xiao-Ling Dan Protects against Bone Damage in Adjuvant Arthritis by Modulating the Mediators of Bone Remodeling. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. May 2013.
Zingiber officinale: A Potential Plant against Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritus: May 2014.
Green tea protects rats against autoimmune arthritis by modulating disease-related immune events. Nutr. Nov 2008.
Anti-inflammatory effect of resveratrol on adjuvant arthritis rats with abnormal immunological function via the reduction of cyclooxygenase-2 and prostaglandin E2. Mol Med Rep. June 2014

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Reducing Dampness with Nutrition
Now that you know which foods will increase damp stagnation in your body, you may be wondering, "What are some foods I can eat that will get rid of some of this dampness my acupuncturist is always talking about?" Here we will give you some general suggestions and ways to think about balancing your diet to decrease damp stagnation in your body. As always, TCM looks at each person individually, so talking to a licensed acupuncturist about your specific constitution is an important part of this process, especially if you are having heat or inflammation symptoms.
There are a few different components to addressing damp stagnation in the body:
1) Support your body's natural ability to heal by supporting your digestive system.
Think of your digestive system as a fire that cooks your food to break it down into small bits your body can use. This image helps you understand why Chinese medicine says that warm, cooked foods are easier to digest and better for you. Cold foods or raw foods like salads strain your digestive fire because your body has to work that much harder to digest your food. Your acupuncturist may have told you to avoid ice water and cold drinks for the same reason. Warm water and tea are also much better to support your digestion than iced drinks or even cold water from the tap. Occasionally a cold drink is ok, especially when the weather is warmer, but not as a general rule.
Similarly, eating a big meal also taxes your digestive fire, so eating less at each meal – even if it means eating more frequently, like 5-6 small meals throughout the day – is much better for supporting digestion than a big meal that leaves you stuffed to the gills. If you're feeling sleepy after you eat, you probably ate too much!
Eating in a calm way and paying attention to your food also supports digestion. Eating on the run or while working will leave you less satisfied and in TCM theory, stress taxes your ability to digest your food, leaving more dampness hanging around!
As for foods that support digestion, aromatic, warming spices (but not chili-spicy) are good for promoting digestion. Spices such as caraway seed, fennel seed, mustard seed, saffron, and ginger and turmeric roots are all good for warming and aiding digestion gently. Yellow and orange foods (cooked) like carrots, squash, parsnips and yam all support digestion as well, according to TCM.
Another way you can aid your digestion is to soak, or even sprout, grains and legumes before cooking. If you're cooking rice or another whole grain, soaking it first changes its chemical composition slightly to make it easier to digest.
2) Clear the dampness.
So you've cut out the damp-producing sugar, fried foods, dairy, and processed-flour foods, and you're eating smaller amounts of warming, cooked foods and soaking your grains before eating them. Now what to do with that damp stagnation that just won't leave on its own? Like that last guest at the party who just doesn't know it's time to go, damp stagnation can really stick around. There are a few kinds of foods that can really help get rid of dampness:
Bitter foods: TCM considers bitter-tasting foods to have a draining property. Leafy green vegetables like kale, mustard greens, dandelion greens, parsley, and celery are good examples of bitter foods. Also, citrus peels are bitter, so oranges eaten with the white inner peel, or lemon/orange peel zest added to meat dishes can help reduce dampness. Turnips, radish, kohlrabi, asparagus, and broccoli are great as well.
Fiberous foods: Foods with high fiber content will also help to clear dampness from the body. A special bean for draining dampness is the Aduki bean (the red bean commonly used in desserts) which can easily be mixed in with a hot breakfast cereal of whole grains. Speaking of whole grains, another special food for draining dampness is Job's Tears. It is sometimes called Pearl Barley (not to be confused with pearled barley). If you can't find Job's tears, Quinoa and Amaranth are grains that also have a slightly draining property.
3) Move the Stagnation.
You knew it was coming. There's only one way to really move stagnation. It is free of charge and requires no appointments. Exercise, even walking after dinner for 20 minutes each day, is an essential part of getting rid of damp stagnation. This is not about weight loss – exercise moves your blood and qi, which helps your body cleanse itself, stokes your digestive fire, and gives you more energy. There are a lot of ways to get more exercise (take the stairs, etc) that have been written about for eons and everybody has some kinds they prefer over others. Your exercise should get your heart rate up and be appropriate for your body's ability, but whatever type it is, exercise is a must.
I like how you describe dampness as that last party guest who just doesn't know when to leave. Out of all the causes, I think dampness is the one most affected by lifestyle, so it's great you give good tips to get rid of it.
Very nice blog by the way- really good how you make TCM theory accessible to everyone.
Thank you Ka Hang! I'm excited to read more from your blog as well!
I have been having smoothies with spinach, kale, banana and pineapple every morning for the last year. I just found out that I'm suffering of dampness. Should I stop having my smoothie every morning?
Hi Minerva,
The recipe you give here looks pretty cold and damp, so if you are having symptoms associated with dampness then you may want to change up your routine. For people who are really attached to their morning smoothie, I recommend leaving out the banana, using steamed kale+spinach instead of raw, and adding some fresh ginger to the mix. Berries are a better fruit addition in place of banana. I hope that's helpful!
Can you have heat without the dampness? What if you're removing the dampness but the heat is stubborn?
Thank you very much. For the first time after 3 years from being told that i have dampness and cold in all my meridian i have an idea how to help my self by changing my diets.
So glad you found it helpful Sawsan!
I was just diagnosed with dampness from my Chinese doctor. Thank you for the information in this blog, I look forward to learning more on the topic. Because NOW after two years of suffering I have a name to my problems.
Happy to be of help Natasha!
Could any one tell me if calcium bentonite clay is beneficial to take for internal dampness? Thank's, Sandra
Hi Sandra,
I don't have any experience with calcium bentonite clay. TCM practitioners usually recommend dietary changes to address internal dampness over the long-term.
Can getting rid of dampness in the body help with cold/damp induced hives?
Hi Karen,
Dietary changes that eliminate damp foods can help with hives in many cases. One major culprit with hives is alcohol (including wine) and coffee can also contribute.
How often should damp sufferers eat raw green vegetables?
Hi Tyler, People with a lot of dampness in their system should try not to eat too many raw vegetables. Raw vegetables are harder to digest and use more digestive energy, so eating them weakens the digestive Qi and can contribute to more dampness in the body.
My chinese doctor tell me to eat two pears every day to reduce damp, what is your reflection on that? Thank you so much! 🙂
Hi Cecilia,
Sometimes dampness can impair the movement of healthy fluids in the body. Pears aren't necessarily used to clear dampness per se, but they are a great fruit for increasing the amount of healthy fluids. So for instance, after a chest cold, when you may still have some phlegm but it is dry and sticky, poached pears can help to moisten the lungs and loosen that dry phlegm so your body can get rid of it.
I want to buy a good recipe book to get rid of dampness in my body. Any recommend book for me.
Hi Sylvia,
I don't know of a recipe book that is specifically geared towards reducing dampness, but any paleo-type cookbook or vegetarian cookbook that doesn't use a lot wheat or dairy should be useful. An acupuncturist named Nishanga Bliss wrote a book called Real Food All Year that may be helpful as well.
Has this worked for anyone? Or is this just a theory?
Thanks for asking – that's a great question! I've seen changes in the diet make a really big difference for people in all areas of health, from digestive issues to fertility to chronic low immunity, allergies, and skin problems. So I would say that it's a theory that seems to work for a lot of people.
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The guest bath serving this 2nd guest bedroom and the common living areas is fitted with a full size tub with shower, tiled shower walls and a single under mount basin within a Corian countertop vanity.
The laundry closet offers a G.E. Spacemaker stack washer & dryer, a laundry tub and shelving.
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Okay, I didn't want to publicize this but my wife did such a great job at:
1) surprising me (my real bday is February 11th, but it'd be way too obvious to try to surprise me on the actual day),
2) making a significant celebration not a downer (she's good at that),
3) doing the little things that made it really cool (check out the picture board after the video, yes, that's my hair in all of it's 80′s waviness).
To top it off, the card I'm reading toward the end contains a gift certificate from her for a lil' skydiving action (she actually found something I hadn't experienced, yay!!).
So, I grabbed a bunch of friend's pics from Facebook (thanks Jen & Kathy) and made a slideshow to share my special time.


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[image from Martha, of course]
I was having a Save the Date dilemma. The kind where you want to be crafty and do things entirely on your own, but you also want them to look professional.
While I am pretty creative and crafty, sometimes getting professional quality from a DIY project just isn't in the cards. And I have to accept that. So now I have to make up my mind between a flawed product that I did myself (plus a sense of accomplishment) and a higher quality product with a price tag to match.
I spent some time browsing professional options and others' DIY projects, and think I have made up my mind. So start checking your mailboxes soon!
I imagine this dilemma will be a theme throughout wedding planning. Of course I want an amazing, Martha-worthy wedding full of perfect little handmade details, but I also need to accept the fact that I have a full-time job, hobbies outside of work and wedding planning, and friends to visit with.
If there were Wedding Planaholics Anonymous meetings, their motto would be: 'One project at a time.'


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Facing an unbending state requirement that Murrieta must show it can accommodate the construction of more than 6,000 housing units, the Planning Commission will again inspect a proposal by city planning officials for an increase in how many housing units can be built per acre in several parts of the city.
Commissioners will discuss a proposal for where those housing units could be built during Wednesday's 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall, 24601 Jefferson Ave.
Commissioners have discussed the state-mandated housing requirements several times in the past few years, but officials have not been able to solidify a plan that satisfies both the public and state regulators.
Wednesday's discussion will focus on a proposal to reduce the number of sites throughout the city that would need to be rezoned in order to accommodate various types of housing development, as well as a new proposal to allow the construction of projects that include both housing and commercial near the freeways that run through the city.
Other topics of discussion will include allowing up to 30 units per acre and thousands of housing units for low-income and very low-income residents, as well as for senior citizens, people with disabilities, large households and homeless populations.
The state requires that cities formulate a housing plan, known as a Housing Element, and include it in their General Plan, which is a city's long-term blueprint for development. The plan is required to outline where housing units could be built to serve the anticipated population growth.
Cities are not required to build any houses, nor are they required to approve any proposals for housing, said Senior Management Analyst Dorothy Farmer. However, cities are required to show they have designated enough land on which private developers can build homes.
"To address existing and projected future needs, the Housing Element must include an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment," Farmer said, adding that each site requires thorough analysis of what is currently allowed to be built there and the surrounding public facilities that would serve those developments.
Failure by a city to receive approval from the state for its plan could result in the loss of various types of funding for housing and infrastructure-related projects, Farmer said.
Although Murrieta is known as a bedroom community because of its large number of residential developments, regional directors have determined that the city ---- the most populous in Southwest County and considered a metropolitan jurisdiction by the state for its population of more than 100,000 people ---- will need just under 6,300 housing units to accommodate the expected growth through 2014. The original target was upward of 9,700 housing units, but that figure was lowered after Murrieta appealed the state's goal for the city.
Since 2007, the city has hosted numerous public meetings as it worked through the challenge of designating vacant land for future housing development.
The issue has gone unresolved, however, because scores of residents disagreed with the most recent proposal that would have allowed high-density housing near estate homes in the eastern portion of Murrieta.
Planning officials have scaled back the number of sites that could be rezoned for residential development from six to three, which are located on each side of Interstate 15 north of Los Alamos Road. City planners are proposing that area be developed with high-density housing ---- a minimum of 30 units per acre. That would allow for twice as many homes as are allowed in the densest residential areas in the city today.
Commissioners also will review an environmental document that analyzes the areas proposed for housing development. That document is more than 100 pages and serves as a basic guide to the effects that residential development would have on the environment.


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Discussion in 'HO Scale Model Trains' started by deablo, Jun 8, 2002.
does abyone know how to wire a three prong variable resister?
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Hi Dave:
Here is the info I hope you need. The 2 outter connections are fixed. In other words, if you connect an Ohm Meter (I reconmend one for anyone working with electrity) you will get only one reading when you move the arm.
Now, when you connect one wire to any of the outter and one to the inner connection. The resistance will change.
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As announced earlier, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 features Theater Mode, where users can watch back gameplay. Here's some screenshots from the theater mode in Black Ops 3.
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So this is going to be like MW3 theater room (:?
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Look we all have different views
Call of duty MW3 was my first one
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I made some awesome juggernaut vids on MW3. Dome + 10 Players + 1 Vs 9 = Destruction. Im happy theater is back
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Theater has been since BO1 actually…
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really slick interface.
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I love how every feature and mode has their own unique, dedicated background like this.
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Yeah it's really innovative. It's like halo 3 where if you switch to Matchmaking, Campaign, Forge, or Custom Games, it would add it's own background and I think it's a very cool feature.
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Agreed, I love when developers put in small details like this, it's a sign of effort and fun that the developer has making that game.
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Good game so far. Haven't been able to open up theater yet
I saw theater for Zombies also xD
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I wish there was theater mode for local games as well. I'm sure there are many thinking ,"what for ?" But the option would be nice , to scope the maps , etc before going into battle online with actual players.


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I am almost new in Database.So,
I have appication database and Datawarehouse, both are on the same host.
I am loading the data static and permanent, I have no problem with this.
Now I want to change the DWH to the other host(host2). I am thinking to create DWH on host2 and one db for example NoSQL, load the dump from live to the NoSQL and from Nosql to DWH.
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This week I had someone I did some photography work for really tell me what they thought of me. They were not happy with the final result (despite it being exactly what they had asked for and like everything else in my portfolio), and instead of doing the right thing and approaching it rationally, they decided to hound me on facebook for an hour telling every detail how my work sucked and that basically I should stop doing it at all. Said person is since blocked, but it has left me really quite shaken and upset. At first I never wanted to take on any commissions again, but it's been a few days now and I know that I will do more commissions, I will just give myself a break. Being in the arts is tough because everything relies on someone's opinion and not on whether or not it is right. When you get something wrong in someone else's eyes, it's not like it's your knowledge on a subject that can be knocked (as that can be re-learnt), but is directly hitting your creativity which is the part you love, hate, rely on and nurture.
Things I need to remember:
- Not everyone will like your work. If all art was the same and everyone thought the same thing it would be very boring. Would it even count as art? No one would stand out.
- I have full control over the images I give out to people. No one ever has to see a picture if I don't want them to. Ever. Seriously it's up to me.
- I don't have to take crap from people. If they want something they can ask, but I will never be hassled. No one is going to bully me.
- Some people are idiots.
Since that day though I have given other people their own images and they have emailed me saying 'we think they are amazing, thank you', which proves my point that everyone is different. One of the hardest things being in this industry, especially for a perfectionist like me, is to learn that some people will not like your work. I am going to see this as good and necessary life experience. It is hard but worth it.