Altavilla Milicia (Sicily)

There’s no denying the sensory symphony to be found in Palermo this time of year. But the Christmas star in the city is the irresistible selection of desserts; Shell Royster set out to try them all. 

For Yom Kippur, a writer reflects on the hidden-in-plain-sight Jewish history of Syracuse and the remarkable 1987 discovery that helped bring it back to the surface.

The airport security facial recognition technology dubbed “FaceBoarding” debuted in Italy at Milan’s Linate Airport earlier this month, marking a new frontier in Italian travel expediency. 

Salemi is ranked as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. But residents seem prouder of one Risorgimento episode in which their town’s role often gets glossed over.