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The town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast...complete with a palm tree.
There are few places in the world that can match Italy as a travel destination. Much of what the world has for culture or civilization has come from or through it at one point in time. The Venetians and the Romans were pioneers of global navigation, international commerce, and conquest. Much of what the world has in terms of wine and viticulture can be attributed to the Italians. And then there’s the Renaissance and art! All of this makes the country one of the most dynamic and interesting to experience.

From our first trip to Milan, we were smitten. On subsequent trips to Rome we developed a lust for this country. And during our explorations of the hills of Tuscany around Saturnia and San Gimignano, we fell madly in love. Visiting Sicily only deepened our appreciation.

From food and wine to the incredible art and history, there is much to explore and love about Italy.

17 Fun Things to Do in Palermo, Italy, to See the Best of the Sicilian Capital

We expected Palermo to be gritty, rough-around-the-edges, largely without charm or intrigue. What we found was a city with blemishes, but also with a mix of fascinating influences, amazing food, friendly people, and a cultural and religious history stretching back for millennia.

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