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Sicily will never cease to amaze us among the traces of its rich past, traditional gastronomy and places to discover. Just a short distance from Palermo, there is a picturesque cove, the Bay of San Cataldo. This place of incredible beauty can be reached via a staircase overlooking the sea that leads to an authentic corner of paradise. Located betwe...

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When Italian villages started selling houses for the price of a cup of coffee, most foreign buyers rushing to grab a slice of the action saw it as a fun property hunt - a search for the ultimate bargain. But for some, buying an old home in an offbeat location has turned out to be a life-changer. In 2021, Jeffrey Pfefferle bought two abandoned house...

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When one thinks of Sicilian cheeses, it is impossible that ricotta does not come to mind. Ricotta, whether from cow or sheep, is the main ingredient in many Sicilian dishes. Protagonist in pastry, as among pasta dishes, ricotta is one of the most loved ingredients by Sicilians and others. Just think of cannoli or cassata, traditional or baked, now...

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To get the beauty take a medieval village, add a Norman cathedral complete with Byzantine mosaics. Lean against a cliff and put everything in front of the crystal clear sea of Sicily. Welcome to Cefalù. Among the Sicilian towns that do not require great presentations figure undoubtedly Cefalù: located in the province of Palermo, a medieval seaside...

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"It's time to smuggle some s---,” chef Evan Funke jokes as we climb into the Land Rover Defender, arguably the largest vehicle the majority of Italy’s streets have ever seen. Funke, the chef behind Los Angeles pasta temples Felix Trattoria and Mother Wolf and the recently opened Funke, is not talking about drugs or antiquities. He is speaking of se...

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It is believed that the bikini was a 20th century invention, but an ancient mosaic reveals women in Rome wore it while playing sports. The Villa Romana del Casale, located in Sicily, dates back to the early fourth century AD. Among the ruins, archeologists have discovered one of the largest collections of ancient Roman mosaics. All of them are surp...

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Sicily’s history is based on agriculture, and its treasure trove of quality products, its incredible biodiversity, from food to wine, all make it the “soul” of the Mediterranean. It is now just one step away from the prestigious international title, “European Region of Gastronomy” 2025, awarded by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture,...

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In Italy, as we know, there’s a fondness for rivalries—be it between cities, flags, or neighborhoods. Among these, the Palio of Siena is undoubtedly the most renowned, not just in the Belpaese. However, numerous other events fill our streets and squares at various times of the year, giving life to medieval games that closely mimic the reality of th...

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The archaeological discoveries in Sicily never cease to amaze, and Pantelleria, an island belonging to the province of Trapani, is no exception. It continues to unveil spaces of great interest to scholars, such as an area once designated for political assemblies. Capable of holding up to two hundred people, it was situated in the forum of Cossyra –...

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The ancient hilltop city of Taormina is arguably the most famous and popular destination in Sicily. Backdropped by the smoldering force of Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, the city is a tapestry of winding cobblestone and marble streets. Steep cliffs plunge down to coves with pebbled beaches surrounded by dense Mediterranean sh...

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