A little slice of Sicily in your letterbox every month

Come with me beyond the postcard, to the Sicily that carries on after the tourists go home.

Just the Letter subscription is a real letter written in Sicily and sent to your door by good, old-fashioned snail mail.

I write three to four chatty pages about life on the island, where I’ve been, what I’ve seen, and a little bit of personal news of how we have interacted with people during the month, signed, and sealed by me, Kate.

What some of our subscribers say

“Absolutely beautiful, thank you so much. I love the letter itself and all the little inserts.” ~ Fiona, Tuscany, Italy

“I thoroughly enjoyed your letter and look forward to receiving the next one.” ~ Karen, Maryland, USA

“I love that the bookmark actually has a tassel on it, the stickers are great, and the letter a real joy to read, I actually made a cup of tea to settle down with to read it.” ~ Rachel, Cornwall, UK

If you like to try before you buy, download a real letter that we sent out to our subscribers in August.

At a glance

• What you get: 3 to 4 pages, signed and posted from Sicily
• When it ships: first Monday of each month, subscribe by the 23rd
• Price: $9.99 monthly, worldwide postage included
• Delivery: untracked mail due to high postal charges. Average delivery time is 3 weeks to the USA. However, sometimes it can take a little longer. If a letter goes astray we pause your subscription for the following month. If it has not arrived within 6 weeks of posting, we resend tracked and restart once it arrives.

Who is this letter for?

This letter is for you if you want a real connection to Sicily, even from far away.

People who love slow living and real post
If opening an envelope feels better than opening an inbox, you are in the right place.

People with Sicilian roots or a personal connection to the island
Family ties, heritage, memories, or a long-held fascination.

People who would love to visit Sicily, but cannot (right now or ever)
Because of age, health, finances, work, or life circumstances.

People who love Italy, and want something deeper than tourist highlights
Not a brochure version. The lived, everyday version.

People who want to belong to something small and meaningful
A monthly ritual. A familiar voice. A sense of place.

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What will I write to you about?

I write about real life in Sicily.

I write about places I have visited and loved, and places that are often overlooked because they are not on the main tourist routes. They can be just as lovely, and often more charming, because they have not been overrun or dressed up for visitors. These are villages that exist today much as they have for hundreds of years, with everyday life carrying on in its own quiet way.

Beyond the tiny hill towns, there are noisy food markets, ancient cities, forgotten churches, archaeological sites, local festivals, and the places I find simply because I took a different road that day.

I also share what happens to me on a personal level. Living in a rural area means wildfires, dry water pipes, and the practical realities that do not make it into glossy travel writing. But there is also the human side. A neighbour inviting you in for coffee. A meal that turns into an evening. A conversation that reveals what it means to be Sicilian, without anyone trying to explain it.

I do not plan the letters months in advance because I want to write about what is genuinely happening here. One month I might take you with me to a tiny village. Another might begin with a conversation, a local festival, or one of those wonderfully ordinary moments that tells you more about Sicily than a guidebook ever could.

Sometimes Sicily is beautiful. Sometimes it is chaotic. Frequently it is both.

What will arrive?

Each month, you will receive an individually addressed letter signed by me. The envelope is finished with a wax seal and posted directly to you.

There are no stickers, recipe cards, postcards or journaling extras in this subscription. It is deliberately simple: an envelope arrives from Sicily, you open it, make yourself something to drink and spend a little while catching up with life on the island.

If you would prefer a little more Sicily inside your envelope, including recipes, postcards, stickers and collectable paper pieces, explore the other Letters from Sicily subscriptions.

Ready for a real letter from Sicily?

If all you want is the letter, welcome to the Letters from Sicily snail mail club. I’ll be thrilled to welcome you as our newest member, joining other readers who love real letters and Sicily.

Subscribe by the 23rd of the month. Your first letter will be posted on the first Monday of the following month.