During these strange times when we can’t travel, we can all take the chance for a bit of remote escapism. Whether you’re a Sicilianophile dreaming of a time when you can revisit the island or a resident unable to explore the usual corners of Trinacria, here are a few suggestions in various languages for a bit of Sicilianoterapia.
Sicily Unpacked: Andrew Graham Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli
BBC: An art historian and chef explore Sicily (there are 2 further episodes)
Sicily: The Wonder of the Mediterranean with Michael Scott
BBC: The classicist and historian investigates some known and lesser know sites (1 further episode)
Il Museo dei Viaggiatori
A look at the Sicilian museum created to celebrate the writers who visited Sicily and penned their thoughts
Madrileños por el mundo: Sicilia
TeleMadrid: Spaniards who have chosen to settle in Sicily tell their stories
The Best of Sicily: Rick Steves
The US travel journalist and guidebook writer travels around Sicily
Sicilia: Psychovox
Video to accompany the song ‘Sicilia’ by the band Psychovox
I splendori di Sicilia: Ulisse – Il piacere della scoperta
RAI: Programme discovering the natural and historical splendours of the island