Island region
The Mediterranean's largest island: Palermo, Etna and Greek temples.
Food & Drink
Why Italy has many wine cultures rather than one — the regions, local grapes and denominations, how classifications work, and how to taste and order wine in Italy.
Updated 19 min read
Food & Drink
Why Italian sweets change from region to region — from Sicily's cannoli and Naples's sfogliatella to Siena's panforte, Turin's gianduiotti and Carnival fritters.
Updated 19 min read
Food & Drink
What to eat in Sicily and why it tastes the way it does — from Palermo's street food to Catania's fish market, Trapani's couscous and a granita breakfast.
Updated 18 min read
Transport
Where ferries and boats are useful in Italy, how island crossings work, what happens at the port and how to plan around seasons and the weather.
Updated 17 min read
Cities
How long to stay, what to see, which markets to visit and what to eat — a practical first-time guide to Palermo, with day trips to Monreale and Cefalù.
Updated 23 min read
