This beautiful village in Italy will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time into the most picturesque film-like setting possible. Cefalù is located on the northern coast of Sicily, it is about an hour away from Palermo. The village is a charming and unique part of Italy to visit, while it’s not known … Read more
Two scoops of pistachio, one of corruption. For years, holidaymakers have enjoyed Sicilian gelato at famous parlours in Palermo, Italy, unaware that the booming businesses were controlled by organised crime. The fraud was a textbook case for detectives trained to sniff out dirty money, but even with three mobster classics – a suspicious bankruptcy, a … Read more
The mosaics of a medieval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island’s last Norman king, are set to regain their golden lustre thanks to careful restoration work and new lighting. The Monreale Cathedral, which was built between 1174 and 1189 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a Unesco World Heritage site … Read more
Most tourists come to Italy for the wine and vistas, not to mention the pasta and pizza. Many steer clear of the Triangle of Death – an area near the Sicilian capital, Palermo, that includes the town of Bagheria. The name dates back to the 1980s, when the Mafia carried out a series of gruesome … Read more
The Mediterranean is not short of beautiful islands – unfortunately that is a blessing as well as a curse. While it boasts wonderful destinations from Majorca to Malta and Corsica to Kos, there are very few hidden gems and you’re unlikely to be the only tourist around. But if you’re looking for something a little … Read more
As inflation continues to drive up costs in New York City, coffee prices have never been higher. The average price for a cup of coffee in the city now ranges from $6 to $7 after add-ons, tax, and a tip, according to Eater. Rising rent, increased merchandise costs, and unpredictable weather affecting coffee harvests are … Read more
When choosing a holiday destination there are a number of factors that come into play. The weather, cost, distance, accommodation, food and activities are all considerations to make. For some people, how busy an area is will also be important, with many actively seeking lesser-known locations for this very reason. It can be the case … Read more
Every year, tens of millions of people flock to Italy to bask in the summer sunshine — or winter snow — and enjoy much of what the country has to offer. Whether that is the arts, local culture, history or more likely the dazzling cuisine, the country has something to offer everyone. But with everyone wanting … Read more
