Stephanie, a 36-year-old executive from Melbourne, had stayed behind in Italy after a European trip with friends when her dream vacation took a chilling turn.
The Australian traveler, who is known on social media for sharing DIY home renovation videos, had been drawn to Sicily for two reasons:
First, she wanted to explore Italy’s €1-house programs, where abandoned or dilapidated properties are sold for a symbolic one euro. Second, she was also interested in the kiteboarding scene in Lo Stagnone, a town near Marsala.
