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ITALY: Islandfever
Sicily is technically a region of Italy, but really it stands alone. The island has been invaded by so many cultures over the years – Asians, African, Europeans – that it has its own brand of cosmopolitan charm that transcends the Italian canopy. As a community, Sicily is virtually self-sufficient, and its main income has traditionally been agricultural exports. Dramatic mountain ranges slice through much of the landscape, with Mount Etna as their ruler, and, not surprisingly, considering that Sicily has a number of hectares under vine comparable to that of the whole of Australia, vineyards are never far from sight. ...
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