Every evening, the woman appears in the window like clockwork, cigarette in hand and weariness on her face.

The city on the hill, Erice.

The lessons of one week in Sicily.

The art of doing nothing, a mandatory Sicilian requirement.

Postcards from Sicily: It’s hard to understand exactly how much you DON’T know.

When you enjoy that first sip of Nero d’Avola and savor fresh tomatoes, you understand why you returned.

We’ve arrived in Rome during the early morning. Now to connect through Ryan Air heading to Palermo. Then rental car and a drive to Castellammare del Golfo. Then, we sleep.

Travel days, for most, are the worst. For me, it’s my favorite part of the journey other than arriving at the final destination.

Trust your gut when finding a long-term apartment. Take care of business early in order to enjoy the travel anticipation. Here’s what you should know and print.