Spending a weekend in Sicily is not only possible, but it's also a necessity! And it is even more beautiful than what you would expect. At least for me, a native Umbrian, Sicily has been a recent discovery and now that I've been, I'm totally ...

Cefalù (pronounced cheh-fah-loo) is an unbelievably beautiful town along Sicily's northern coast. Both the Madonie mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea serve as its backdrop. For the wanderlust traveler, Cefalù offers everything from history and culture to amazing food, and a stunning coastline. It is also part ...

The tiny island of Ustica lies north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It's known above all for its scuba diving and marine reserve. Although it's only a one-and-a-half-hour ferry ride from the Sicilian city of Palermo, it is worlds away from the masses. Join ...

The city of Noto is located in south-eastern Sicily and has been deemed the "Capital of Baroque". In 2002, its entire historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most fascinating cities on the entire island of Sicily and ...

If you plan on visiting Catania, then this mini-guide on what to do and see is a must-read. Catania is a city full of culture, tradition and mouth-watering dishes. And don't underestimate its fantastic sea and the countless possibilities on Mount Etna! A Little History Founded in ...

Not by any means one of the more well-known towns when visiting Sicily, Caccamo is truly a gem that very few people get the chance to see. Not many tourists wander about the streets here and those who do are likely visiting a relative. Caccamo is a small ...

It's true that the island of Sicily is the sea, and yet, more sea! For those of us that would like to see the best the island has to offer in a short amount of time, a private boat tour is definitely the way to ...

Palermo's cathedral is fascinating not just for tourists, but even for the locals who pass by on a daily basis. During the daytime, the Romanesque, Norman, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical details are all visible, and in the evening, aglow with yellow light, it becomes even ...

Although the exact origin of Acireale's Carnival in Sicily (Catania province) is unknown, most believe that like all Italian Carnivals, it probably derived from the ancient Roman Saturnal Games. Let's explore the reasons why that it's known as the "most beautiful Carnival in Sicily"! @catania.liveuniversity.it Its History The ...

When you think of skiing in Italy, the most obvious places that come to mind are the Alps and even parts of central Italy, but the rest of the peninsula has lots to offer as well! Skiing in the Campania Region You'll find ski resorts on the ...