Visiting Taormina has been drawing European travellers since the 18th century and is one of the best things to do in Sicily - Julia Lavrinenko/Getty Images In Sicily, sightseeing is always more ...

I spent four days exploring Taormina and Catania in Sicily, Italy. As it was my first time in Italy, there were many magical moments. But I also learned a lot, and there are a couple of key things ...

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I had an amazing time, but there are a few things I'll do differently when I go back to Sicily. Next time, I'll skip the crowds in Taormina and check out other beaches ...

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