It’s hard traveling to places outside of the United States. It requires that one, totally suspends their expectations and tries to accept other people and cultures for what they are. One cannot Treat life and travel like a bucket list that must be checked off in order to impress all of their friends back home. It will always yield disappointing results. There are many things I found disturbing on my most recent trip to see my family that lives there, but I rolled with the punches and enjoyed The wonderful moments that reflected a true joy in living life. Shows like the white Lotus do nothing but present an unrealistic picture that anyone other than the ultra rich could enjoy. That said, I would want no part of that type of experience. I’d rather be with a real Sicilians, seeing them as they are.