Beauty and the Beast. Sleeping Beauty. Beauty and legend often coincide, the former inspiring the latter. Puglia is steeped in both. We are in Vieste, where beauty… Read More »Legends of Puglia | Cristalda and Pizzomunno
Puglia by bus If you are travelling around Puglia on public transport taking the bus is often more scenic than the train. Some of the… Read More »Puglia By Bus
Puglia by train It is possible to journey between many of the towns and cities in Puglia by train. But away from the main national… Read More »Puglia By Train
Year on year, Puglia’s reputation as a gay holiday hotspot grows. One of Europe’s top 5 gay destinations for LGBTQ travellers and a long-time favourite… Read More »Gay Puglia | Bari Gay Guide
Ignore warnings that Bari Vecchia is a gritty “no-go” area. Extensive regeneration has transformed the area into a vibrant hub for bars and restaurants centred… Read More »Bari 2021 | Quick Guide
Father’s Day in Italy always falls on la festa di San Giuseppe – St. Joseph’s Day – 19 March. We celebrate with cakes of course. Zeppole di San… Read More »Puglia by cake | Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Overlooked by the ruins of the Torre dell’Orso (the Bear Tower) this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia with its stunning natural… Read More »Torre dell’Orso | quick guide
Undisputed capital of the trulli in the gorgeous Valle d’Itria. Though it is the only town in Puglia where you’ll see a constant flow of… Read More »The BIG 2021 Podcast Guide to Alberobello
Think of Puglia and you will probably picture Alberobello’s trulli – as iconic as Polignano a Mare’s Lama Monachile – and just as likely to grace… Read More »Alberobello 2021 | guide and gallery
Grottaglie is a must visit for design lovers who want to bring home some ceramics. The town has its own ceramic quarter where over 50… Read More »Puglia’s best destinations you probably haven’t heard of | Grottaglie