Bari 2021 | Quick 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
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Puglia by cake | Zeppole di San Giuseppe
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
Torre dell’Orso | quick guide
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
The BIG 2021 Podcast Guide to Alberobello
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
Alberobello 2021 | guide and gallery
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
Puglia’s best destinations you probably haven’t heard of | Grottaglie
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
Gay Puglia | Pôr do Sol, Baia Verde, Gallipoli
Year on year, Puglia’s reputation as a gay holiday hotspot grows. Salento remains the focus for gay travellers. The beautiful and the “gifted” are found… Read More »Gay Puglia | Pôr do Sol, Baia Verde, Gallipoli
Porto Selvaggio, Nardò
Porto Selvaggio is a nature reserve filled with thick, pine forest, covering an area of 1100 hectares in the comune of Nardò. The main beach… Read More »Porto Selvaggio, Nardò
Italy’s second Covid19 Easter lockdown
From Monday 14 March at least half of Italy will enter total lockdown. The restrictions will remain in place until the Easter weekend, during which… Read More »Italy’s second Covid19 Easter lockdown
Puglia’s sagre food festivals
Sagre food festivals celebrate the Pugliese spirit. These communal feasts are vibrant, welcoming occasions. You will eat well, side by side with neighbours and with… Read More »Puglia’s sagre food festivals