Taormina Travel Guide 2026: The Honest Local’s Take

Taormina in 2026. Still worth your money after White Lotus, cruise crowds and €30 pasta? Honest answer from a Sicilian. No marketing. Look. You’ve already read five guides to Taormina. They all said the same thing. Greek Theatre, jaw-dropping. Isola Bella, paradise. Granita, mandatory. Then they listed the same three restaurants and called it a … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to visiting San Vito Lo Capo

San Vito lo Capo Sicily

The honest answer on San Vito Lo Capo: which week to actually come, which lido isn’t a rip-off, and the move locals make from Palermo. Allora. You’re coming to Sicily. You watched John and Mary on YouTube screaming, “You absolutely have to see San Vito Lo Capo, the Caribbean of Italy!“ They showed the white … Read more

What You Should Know About Favignana: A Sicilian’s Guide

everything to know about favignana island

Favignana from a Palermitan who’s been going every summer since he was a kid. What to do, what to skip, what it really costs. Ciao, your friend Nico Barcellona here. Born in Palermo, going to Favignana every summer since I was teething. My grandmother was already swimming there back in 1962. So when I tell … Read more

Renting a Car in Palermo: Tips & Advice from a Local Sicilian

This article is your absolute bible for renting a car in Palermo without losing your mind, your deposit, or your dignity. Ciao! It’s your friend Nico here. Ready to give you the insider scoop on renting a car during your vacation in Palermo. As a born-and-raised Sicilian, I know my hometown like the back of … Read more