The high season for Cefalu begins in June when tourists and locals descend on this magical location.

It took us two weeks to figure out the rhythm of Sicily.

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 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.

Italian summer packing list. It’s not the clothing that poses the problems; it’s the must-have daily stuff.

Postcards from Sicily