15 Fun Things to Do in Sicily
Ancient ruins, incredible natural scenery, great food, and energetic cities combine to make Sicily an ideal destination.
Italy
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.
Best Cities in Sicily to Visit on Your Trip
The hilltop views, the ancient sites imbued with tales of gods and emperors, the amazing wine for just a few euros, the hidden hot springs, and the Mediterranean sun–there’s everything to love about Sicily.
Saturnia Hot Springs in Italy: A Complete Guide to Visiting
The natural Saturnia hot springs in Tuscany, Italy is visually striking and physically relaxing to visit.
50 Incredible Landmarks in Italy to Visit
50 Incredible Landmarks in Italy to Visit
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.
Emilia-Romagna Food: 11 Traditional Dishes to Try in Northern Italy
Emilia-Romagna is considered by many to be the “bread basket” of Italy, the culinary heart of the country. A two-week visit isn’t enough time to try everything the region has to offer, but we did our best.
Exploring the Historic Street Markets of Palermo, Sicily
Tables filled with exotic produce, deep fryers sizzling with fritters, Sicilian nonnas snaking their carts through the crowds to visit the vendors they’ve purchased from for decades. It’s just another typical morning in the Palermo markets.
18 Best Things to Do in Bologna, Italy
The energetic, historic capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is our favorite type of city. It is large enough to have lots of things to see and do but is easy to navigate and lacks the crowds that can flood some of the bigger cities.
Indulging in the Vulcano Island Mud Baths
Like many of our trips, this one started out with a simple musing: “I wonder if they have any hot springs in Sicily.” We’re passionate about hot springs and we thought maybe we would get lucky, but had no idea it would lead us to the Vulcano Island mud baths in the Aeolian Islands.
Genoa Food: From Focaccia to Fish
One of the interesting things about Italy is that each region has its own cuisine. While there are some commonalities, there are significant differences in what’s traditional and readily available on menus in different areas.