Salemi

Episode 13: Amanda Dunbar on the Enchanting Town of SalemiThis Week's ChatJoin me as I sit down with Amanda Dunbar, an American expat living in Sicily, who shares their absolute favourite holiday destination: Salemi. We dive deep into what makes this place so special and why it's become their go-to escape.What We DiscussAmanda's Expat Journey: How she ended up in Salemi and her travel backgroundDiscovering Salemi: The story behind her first visit and what drew her backThe Highlights:Must-visit spots and hidden gems Local cuisine and dining recommendationsWhat made the decision to move thereWhat makes the local community so special. Practical Bits: Getting there, where to stayLocal Insights: What the guidebooks don't tell youKey TakeawaysAmanda's top tip for first-time visitors to SalemiThe one thing you absolutely mustn't missHow to experience Salemi like a localCommon mistakes travellers make and how to avoid themBusiate pasta festival informationMentioned in This EpisodeLive like a local: If you are considering moving to Salemi, Amanda takes you through some homes for sale along with places to visit, and things to doMust Try Local Cuisine: Busiate pasta and Salemi SpritzAttractions: Segesta Archeological Park Useful Websites and Apps: Evisa optionAiralo for your esim DiscoverCars for your Car hire optionsConnect with Amanda DunbarTiktok - Amanda in ItalyYoutube - AbcuinitalyInstagram - aadst11Next WeekI'll be chatting with Julie Talbot about their love affair with this part of the world - you won't want to miss her stories about The Silk Road.Are you an expat with a favourite holiday destination you're passionate about? Drop me a line at podcast@trulyexpattravel- I'd love to hear your story!Subscribe & Review: If you're enjoying these chats, please leave a review on your podcast platform- it really helps other expats discover the show.Send us Fan MailHelp Truly Expat Travel by leaving a review or making a donation Here is the link - https://buymeacoffee.com/trulyexpatVisas Made Simple Skip the embassy lines. iVisa handles it all online—fast, easy, and stress-free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find me on:Website: Truly Expat Travel Facebook: Truly ExpatInstagram: Truly Expat Travel TikTok: Truly Expat Travel Running this podcast takes a lot of coffee (and countless hours exploring every destination!). If you found this helpful and want to support more honest, detailed travel guides and itineraries, you can buy me a coffee. No pressure though – I'm just happy you're here and hope you have an incredible adventure! 🙂