Palermo is my favourite city in Italy, and one of my favourite cities in Europe. I’ve visited countless times, both as a tourist, and staying for longer periods of time while working remotely. Over the last 4 years, I’ve probably…
The 7 Best Laptop-Friendly Palermo Cafes, Sicily
It’s very easy to get a coffee in Palermo. It’s even very easy to get a good coffee in Palermo, so much so that you don’t really need to research anything first – no matter how old or dingy-looking the bar…
Catania’s Street Food Delights: The Ultimate Guide
Most people associate Italian cuisine with pizza and pasta, and who can blame them? Pizza and pasta are by far some of the best foods on the planet, and when you’ve tried a real Neapolitan pizza, nothing else even comes…
Palermo Nightlife – The Ultimate Guide to Palermo’s Parties, Bars, and More
If you’re reading this, you’re probably planning a trip to Palermo (or perhaps you’re already there!), and you want to know what to expect from Palermo nightlife. I’ve lost count of the months I’ve spent in Palermo, and its nightlife…
An Insider’s Guide to Palermo Street Markets, Sicily
For those who have never visited the island of Sicily, it may come as a surprise to learn that this region of Italy has just as much in common with Arab culture as it does Italian. Of course, you will…
33 Unusual Things to Do in Western Sicily
Before I visited Sicily for the first time, I had no idea just how much this tiny little island in the Mediterranean had to offer. I knew there would be sunshine, sand, and probably some really great pasta, but that…
15 Best Things to Do in Trapani, Sicily
Trapani is a great place to visit in Sicily, whether you’re looking for a place to base yourself from while you explore the western side of the island, or if you’re looking for a single destination to visit where you…
La Vucciria, Palermo – An Insider’s Guide to Vucciria Market
Everybody that I know in Palermo, both Sicilian and expat, laughs at how much I adore La Vucciria. Seriously, if I could scoop up this little corner of Palermo and transport it with me everywhere I go, I would. You…
Erice, Sicily – A Complete Guide to the Medieval Town of Erice
The ancient town of Erice is one of the most popular places to visit in Sicily, and it isn’t hard to understand why. Widely heralded as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Erice is a fortified medieval village…
Favignana Island – A Guide to Italy’s Best-Kept Secret
Favignana island is not somewhere that people outside of Italy seem to know about. Fiercely popular with Italian tourists yet almost totally undiscovered by outsiders, Favignana lies just off the coast of Sicily, and is the largest of the 3…
17 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Sicily
Living in Sicily was a dream of mine for a long time. Ever since I was a kid, Sicily has always held this magical, almost mythical status in my mind. I thought of Sicily as the ‘real’ Italy, where the…
Cefalu, Sicily – What to Do, Where to Stay, and More
Many people have never even heard of Cefalu, the rustic Sicilian beach town 70km away from Palermo. This ancient fishing port is one of the most stunning villages in Italy, and with its majestic Norman cathedral, medieval old town and…
