Sicilia, Italia

Having never been to Sicily before, I wasn't sure how different it would be from the mainland of Italy. During our trip in 2013, we travelled with some longtime family friends. It was a great way to start our Italian vacation, especially since our friend Louie grew up there.

Header: Sambuca di Sicila via Steph Kelly / Wine barrels at Feudo Arancio / Arancini / Sunset in Sciacca / Crown decorations from Festa della Madonna in Sambuca via Steph Kelly / Freshly made pizza and Sicilian wine at Antico Mulino 

Sicily definitely has its own flair, and I highly recommend making this a stop on your trip. Here are my 10 favorite things about Sicily: