Sicily Uncovered: Street Food, Wine Regions, and the Art of Slowing Down

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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What is it about Sicily that makes travelers fall in love (and some never leave)? Linda Sarris is a Sicilian travel expert, private chef, and the author of three Moon Travel Guides covering Sicily and Southern Italy. After building her career as a private chef in New York City, she followed her passion for food and culture to Palermo, Italy, where she’s been based for the past eight years. Today, she runs a food and wine-focused travel business, offering immersive experiences that help travelers taste and explore Sicily like a local. In this episode, we explore what it’s like to visit Sicily through a local lens: where to eat, what to drink, and how to be in a place that runs on a different rhythm. Linda shares her favorite street food, the wine regions worth a detour, and how Sicilian life has shifted her relationship with time, connection, and even ambition. You’ll get insider secrets to authentic Sicilian cuisine, practical advice for planning your visit, and more. What makes you most interested in visiting Sicily? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why Sicily captured Linda’s heart (and kept her there) How to navigate Sicilian street food culture and what to try first What makes Sicilian wines special and the best way to experience them What you can expect to spend on accommodations, transportation, and food Tips for avoiding tourist traps and finding hidden gems The subtle differences between mainland Italy and Sicily Why Sicily’s slower pace can shift your whole mindset And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Linda’s website Follow Linda on Instagram Grab her Moon Travel Guides Want More? Top 10 European Food Experiences With Kenny Dunn From Eating Europe Discovering The Hidden Europe with Francis Tapon How to Plan a Trip to Europe in 2025 with Lynne Nieman Thanks To Our Sponsors Unbound Merino - Use code ‘TRAVEL10’ to get 10% off your Unbound Merino order. Visit Baltimore - Start planning your visit to Charm City today! Harvest Hosts - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your Harvest Hosts membership. Booking.com - Book your next stay and find exactly what you’re looking for on booking.com. Moon Travel Guides - Use code ‘ZERO’ for 20% off your order.

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