Too Many Tourists? Crowds Offer an Opportunity for Italy's South

Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south

PALERMO, Italy - In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and breakfast after a renovation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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After dozens of trips to Italy, I finally visited Sicily. There are 5 things I'll do differently when I go back.

Although I've spent a lot of time in Italy, I only recently went to Sicily for the first time. Allison Tibaldi I've lived in Italy and explored a lot of it, but I only recently visited Sicily for the first time. I wish I'd made time to golf in one of the region's famous courses or take a local cooking class. Next time, I'd skip Taormina. I think being on "The White Lotus" made it extra crowded. Although I'm an American, I consider myself an exp…

Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy’s south - Regional Media News

By Angelo Amante PALERMO, Italy (Reuters) -In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily’s capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and breakfast after a renovation. As foreign visitors flock to Sicily, last year Brother Mauro Billetta, head of the parish in the Danisinni neighbourhood, decided that revenue from B&B guests could help lift the area out of decades of neglect. Two month…