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Omaha’s sister city of Carlentini, on the Sicilian island from which most local Italians descended, has further cemented a connection with its Nebraska partners. As dozens of Omahans visited Carlentini last weekend, officials in the town some 5,000 miles away put final touches on a sister city pact that started forming several years back. The mayor...

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Students interested in the Food in Sicily study away program, scheduled for May 7-27, 2026, are invited to attend an upcoming information session on Microsoft Teams. Participants in the study abroad experience can earn six Ohio University credits, learn about the culture of food in Sicily, and get hands-on experience tasting and making Sicilian dis...

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If Agrigento greets the first days of March each year with the Almond Blossom Festival – an event of worldwide resonance – Avola, a town in the Val di Noto in the province of Syracuse, holds its Sagra della Mandorla during the week of Ferragosto, mid-August. Unlike the international folk tradition in the Valley of the Temples, with dances, songs, a...

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Taormina was already a chic Sicilian resort before The White Lotus. Since making its mass-market, on-screen debut in the second season of the hit HBO show, the hilltop town on the east coast of the Mediterranean’s largest island has risen in prominence. Travelers flock to Sicily’s most glamorous holiday haven each summer for a taste of la dolce vit...

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Italy is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe, and it’s easy to see why. It’s known for its rich history, beautiful buildings, and amazing culture. It’s also a top choice for people who want to retire and enjoy a slower, more relaxed life. Many retirees from around the world dream of living in Italy. But with so many charming cities, q...

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Sicily has long drawn kings and queens to its shores, so much so that many felt compelled to leave a trace of their stay, or more often, their extended presence. Among them was Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who became Ferdinand III, King of the Two Sicilies. In the late 1700s, fleeing unrest in Naples, he relocated to Palermo. There, he commissioned sev...

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Italy is well known for its ability to slow the hands of time. But in Ginostra, a 40-person village at the foot of an almost constantly erupting volcano, time doesn’t just move slowly, it seems to have stepped away altogether. On the southern flank of Stromboli—one of the Aeolian archipelago’s seven volcanic islands and among the most active volcan...

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Italy’s coastal lighthouses are not just navigational aids but true architectural gems set against breathtaking landscapes. Here are the most charming lighthouses in Italy — must-see destinations for those who love the sea, history, and nature. The most charming Italian lighthouses are far more than navigational tools, they are captivating coastal...

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  A night of wishes under the stars in Italy’s most beautiful villages Calabria-Sicily bridge project moves forward amid legal, technical, and financial hurdles Italian passport ranks third in the world for travel freedom Google partners up with Italian startup Energy Dome for long-duration clean energy storage Italian researchers develop low-cost...

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Italy boasts heaps of creamy pastas and cheese-riddled pizzas, but the land of all things Dolce Vita offers more than just amazing food. It is one of the world's best destinations for avid hikers, thanks to a tradition of pedestrian trails that can be traced back to the Romans. Visitors can enjoy everything from seaside walking paths to intense mul...

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