Category: Italy
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5 best hostels in Rome with private rooms
Roma Roma Roma Roma! The Eternal City. We all love it. What’s not to love? But, the cost of hotels in Rome is certainly hotting up. If you’re visiting Rome and looking for a bargain, you might want to consider staying in a hostel. In Rome, there are some wonderful…
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Is Taranto worth visiting?
Taranto, a city in Puglia in the South of Italy is not oft visited on the tourist trail. But, is it a hidden gem and a must-see destination in Puglia? Or is Taranto worth skipping altogether? Find out here in our short guide – is Taranto worth visiting? Where is…
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Should you visit Polignano a Mare or Monopoli?
SHOULD YOU VISIT POLIGNANO A MARE OR MONOPOLI? There are two great Adriatic towns south of Bari – Polignano a Mare and Monopoli. Visiting Polignano a Mare you will see one of most beautiful and popular coastal towns in Puglia in Southern Italy. In summer months, it is a bustling…
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Are the seaside towns North of Bari worth visiting?
Having seen Puglia in Italy in high summer, we wondered what the experience was like in the Springtime. So we arranged for some honorary Lotus Eaters to revisit some of the destinations and explore some new ones in March 2023. In spring, you can definitely not expect beach weather. But…
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Is Puglia worth visiting? Everything you need to know.
When I recently told a group of friends, a mix of Northern Italians and English pals, that I planned on visiting Puglia, Bari no less, they all presented me with the same quizzical, almost concerned look. And while the wording of their responses varied, it essentially boiled down to one…
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Bari: How to eat and drink on different budgets
Bari is a fantastically fun city. One of the main draws to this area of Italy, Puglia, is the food. I’ve heard that every time you sit down in Italy, you must be eating. Well, if my experience in Bari is anything to go by, this appears to be true.…
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Is Lecce worth visiting? All you need to know about visiting Lecce
Mmm Dulce de Lecce. I couldn’t resist this pun. But Lecce really is the sweetest little city in Puglia. South from Bari, it’s not a coastal city but nevertheless is a delight to visit throughout the Summer or in quieter months. The perfect place to take in a hit of…
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Guide to visiting Alberobello: Trulli Scrumptious
Alberobello can be found in Southern Italy, Puglia to be precise. Apart from the town’s name being a treat for the tongue “Alb-er-o-bello” (doesn’t it feel delightful to say?), the town is well known for the Trulli. You can be forgiven if you have never heard of Trulli as they…
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How to visit Santa in Italy
The Basilica San Nicola in Bari, Puglia, is rather famous. It houses a tomb which contains the remains of San Nicola (Saint Nicolas). This Saint is believed to have inspired the legend that is, Santa Claus. It is, the place, to visit Santa in Italy. What is the tomb of…