PALERMO

If you like exploring cities on foot, Palermo is a very comfortable place to be. We have a metro / train, buses, and trams. For most visitors, the first two are all you’ll need. If you decide to venture beyond the historic center, Google Maps will usually suggest the[…]

The journey between the airport and the city takes about an hour. My favourite option is the train. Trains from the airport to Palermo Centrale run regularly every 30–60 minutes, depending on the time of day. The station is located directly inside the airport, and tickets can be purchased[…]

Every morning I wake up to Salvatore’s abbanniate — the traditional Sicilian street vendors’ calls used to attract customers and keep them entertained. Once I told him, “Salvatore, you’re my alarm clock,” and ever since then he has started shouting a little later. So I always know what time[…]