Sicily's Journal
Sicily’s journal is a curated notebook of places, people, and moments by Cognoscenti Travel.
Expect insider guides, field notes, refined hotel and dining picks, and slow‑crafted stories from Sicily and beyond.
Made to measure Sicily
This is part one of a personal tale of a trip to Western Sicily was written by broadcaster, writer and blogger Laura Ciarallo. Laura is one of the two ‘Martian...
Tradition and natural quality bottled wine
Sicilian wine is on-trend – this year, Conde Nast Traveller listed the region as one of the best for wine-lovers and aficionados. But quality, artisan wines have been developed here...
Aspra Anchovies Museum
Michelangelo explains how this silvery little fish has managed to make a massive impact, shaping Sicilian communities, coastline and nature. Travelling in huge schools, the oily and potent anchovy have...
Palermo's best bar: Caffè Spinnato
Sicilians take their coffee very seriously, and cafes are at the centre of social life. If you want to enjoy the best of both in Palermo, head to 145-year-old Caffè...
Why experience Sicily?
Quite simply, Sicily offers everything: nature, culture, cuisine. It’s a microcosm. A beautiful collision. As the largest island in the Mediterranean, this triangle of land was a strategic point that...