Anna Staropoli — A Geographic Diary

America Domani: A Guide To The Artisan Shops In Palermo

With a rising cohort of creatives, Palermo is Sicily’s Milan—with fewer crowds and double the charm.

Best Of, Palermo, Sicily, Tourism, Travel GuideAnna StaropoliSeptember 29, 2022Sicily, Palermo, Italy, Shopping, CultureComment

Live In Italy: Mondello Beach

Sicily’s All-Encompassing Getaway

Best Of, Palermo, SicilyAnna StaropoliMarch 31, 2022Sicily, Beach, Mondello Beach, Italy, Palermo, Day TripComment

The Italy Edit: A Complete Guide To Sicilian Food

Here are 25 foods and flavors you can’t miss while you’re on the island.

Food, Gelato, Palermo, SicilyAnna StaropoliFebruary 23, 2022Italy, Sicily, Food, PalermoComment

Atlas Obscura: Palermo’s Unique, Centuries-Old Puppet Tradition Enters A New Era

The Sicilian city’s puppeteers are finding novel ways to keep the art form alive.

Sicily, Palermo, Travel GuideAnna StaropoliJanuary 18, 2022Palermo, Sicily, Atlas ObscuraComment

A Comprehensive Food and Drink Guide To Palermo

A complete guide to Palermo's dining out scene for all your food and drink needs.

Sicily, Palermo, Food, Best OfAnna StaropoliNovember 8, 2021Palermo, Food, Drink, GuidesComment

Community And Cafe Culture: Palermo's Best Coffee Breaks

In a year where cafe culture has been reduced to takeout orders and outdoor lawn chairs, it’s comforting to think about the spaces and people who welcomed me with open arms and full mugs.

Best Of, Food, Gelato, Palermo, SicilyAnna StaropoliSeptember 16, 2020Cafe Culture, Cafe, Palermo, Sicily, Best Of Comment

Palermo's Premier Palaces

No historical city is complete without a palace (or five) but Sicilian palaces are fit for a lot more than just kings.

What To Do In Palermo After You've Already 'Done' Palermo

You simply cannot conquer the world’s most conquered city in a day.

Palermo's Best Gelato (Sandwich)

When we think of an ice cream sandwich, we think of a block of artificial, freezer-burnt ice cream stuffed between two soft chocolate crackers.

Best Of, Gelato, PalermoAnna StaropoliNovember 6, 2019Palermo, Sicily, Gelato, Dessert, FoodComment

Sicily's Chocolate Capital

The drive to Modica makes me feel as though I am in Willy Wonka.

Best Of, SicilyAnna StaropoliNovember 1, 2019Sicily, Modica, Chocolate, GuidesComment