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 – The Charming Beach Town You Need to Visit
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…
San Vito Lo Capo – The Breathtaking Caribbean Jewel of Sicily
Ah, San Vito Lo Capo; a slice of paradise and, as some may even say, the Sicilian Caribbean. While intensely popular with Italian tourists, San Vito Lo Capo has yet to make it onto the radar of the vast amounts…
Is Sicily Safe? All You Need to Know About Safety in Sicily
People never seem to question whether or not visiting Italy is safe. Italy is one of those quintessential European travel destinations that millions flock to each year to ride a gondola, visit the Vatican and drink Prosecco as the sun…
Castelmola and Taormina – A Stunning Day Trip from Catania, Sicily
I love discovering lesser known destinations, and while Italy can hardly be described as a ‘lesser known destination,’ there is a shocking lack of interest in the travel community when it comes to Sicily. While the vast majority of people…
How to Visit Catania, Italy On a Budget
For the vast majority of the time that I’ve travelled, I’ve only visited countries that are known for being budget friendly, hence why a lot of content on this blog focuses on affordable regions such as the Balkans, Eastern Europe…
The 21 Best Things to Do in Palermo, Sicily | Palermo Travel Blog
Last updated February 2022. Palermo, Sicily. The rugged capital of Italy’s southernmost island, and not somewhere that makes it onto the Italian itinerary of most travellers. When I visited Palermo in July 2019, I initially only planned on staying for…
8 Reasons to Visit Palermo, the Rugged Capital of Sicily
Before I visited Palermo, capital of Sicily, I hadn’t heard anything good. ‘It’s big, it’s ugly and it’s dirty,’ was all that people said to me. Great, I thought. I hate big cities and ugly architecture, and while a bit…