“Amor senza baruffa fa la muffa / L’amore non è bello se non è litigarello.”
Love with no quarrel gets mold
ITALY, a country with everything you could possibly want from a travel destination. Food, nature and wonderful hospitality of Italian people.
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Currently we have detailed guides for Puglia in southern Italy, including Monopoli, Polignano, Taranto and Bari.
A guide to visiting Matera: Sassi and Spritz
Unlike in No Time to Die, our first visit to Matera did not involve machine guns, Aston Martins or jumping off bridges. But, despite this, we jolly well enjoyed it. So much so, that we returned. I believe…
5 best hostels with private rooms in Rome in 2023
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
Is Puglia worth visiting?
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…
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,…
Is Lecce worth visiting?
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…
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