Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo
Mount Etna ash has grounded flights at Catania again while rare storms battered western Sicily — a timely reminder for travelers chasing Italy’s hidden gems to build flexibility into their plans. Here’s what it means for your next Sicily, Tuscany, or Puglia itinerary.
October is reshaping how people travel through Italy, favoring regional food trails and quiet towns like Ragusa and Camogli over peak-summer hotspots. Here’s what’s driving the shift toward Sicily, Tuscany, and shoulder-season city breaks.
October 2026 travel guides point to a clear pattern: warm, uncrowded Sicily, value-driven Rome, and slow-travel Tuscan hill towns are redefining the ideal Italy itinerary. Harvest-season food experiences tie the whole trend together.
Volcanic ash from Mount Etna and back-to-back nationwide strikes are disrupting travel to Sicily, Rome, and Tuscany this week. Here’s how to reroute smartly — and discover some hidden gems along the way.
A wave of strikes, Etna ash, and Amalfi wildfires is reshaping how travelers move through Italy this September. Here’s what’s happening—and why regional detours might be the smartest response.
Etna’s ongoing activity is disrupting flights and travel plans across Sicily, even as demand for Italy destinations keeps climbing. Here’s how savvy travelers are adjusting course toward regional Italy’s quieter alternatives.
Italy’s travel momentum is shifting from Rome, Venice, and Florence toward coastal towns, regional routes, and hidden-gem destinations across Sicily, Puglia, and beyond. Here’s what’s driving the trend and how to navigate it wisely.
Italy’s late-summer travel spotlight is shifting from Rome and Florence toward hidden regional gems like Matera, Trapani, and the Aeolian Islands. Here’s why September 2026 is the season to explore beyond the classics.
September is shaping up as Italy’s best shoulder-season month, from Florence’s quieter streets to Sicily’s Cous Cous Fest — but strikes disrupting Sardinia and Tuscany routes mean flexibility is essential. Here’s how to plan around the chaos and discover resilient hidden gems.
September travel data reveals a growing shift toward Italy’s coastal towns and hidden gems, from Sicily’s Cous Cous Fest to quiet islands like Filicudi. Here’s what’s driving the late-summer Mediterranean surge — and what travelers should know before booking.