The heel of Italy’s boot, the region of Puglia is far less crowded than other parts of Italy, yet it has a lot to offer. While not completely undiscovered by tourism, and indeed rather popular in the summer, Puglia is still a bit of a hidden gem in terms of Italian tourism. You won’t find…
If you’re planning a trip to Bologna, it better be to eat. This Northern Italian city is full of some of the best food in the country, which for a country as famed for its food for Italy is truly saying something. But besides its delicious claim to fame as one of Italy’s top foodie…
If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful city of Matera, you’re in for a treat. On my recent trip through Puglia and Basilicata, Matera was a stand-out: far more beautiful than I had imagined, and far more interesting as well. This guide will show you what to do with one day in Matera, so…
Trying to pick out where to stay in Puglia? If you’ve settled on Monopoli, I think you’ve made a fantastic choice. I may be a bit biased — when deciding on where to base ourselves in Puglia for our honeymoon, we ended up choosing to stay in Monopoli, a beautiful seaside city with both a…
Matera is a city with a story. It’s incredible sassi districts are made almost entirely of refurbished cave dwellings, given new life. Matera suffered extreme poverty in the 1800s, making the sassi basically uninhabitable without serious health consequences. The subsequent attempted forced relocation of its citizens threatened to make Matera and its sassi lose their…
I am the kind of traveler who often finds big cities overrated. After living in New York, I didn’t quite “get” the charm of London. Paris never quite captured my heart, even after 5 visits. But Rome: I fell in love with Rome instantly, even in the midst of a bout of depression. While normally…
With the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites and the endless green of apple trees, which turn snow white with blossoms for a brief spell in spring, it’s hard not to fall for Val di Non. This beautiful part of the Trentino region is less Insta-famous than its neighbor South Tyrol (also called Südtirol or Alto…
A foodie bucket list so exhaustive, you’ll roll your way out of Bologna.
