Italy

Monte Gallo Secrets: A Half-Day Hike from Mondello to Semaforo Borbonico

Monte Gallo Secrets: A Half-Day Hike from Mondello to Semaforo Borbonico

High above Mondello Bay stands the Semaforo Borbonico dell’Eremita — a 19th-century Bourbon semaphore tower turned abandoned ruin, home to legends, hermits, and photographers who chase its panoramic view over Palermo and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

3 Small Things You Should Know Before Travelling to Italy

3 Small Things You Should Know Before Travelling to Italy

Three small but important Italian customs most tourists don’t know — from market etiquette to tipping culture and footwear rules for hiking routes.