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3 Day Krakow Itinerary: Best Things to Do

February 23, 2025
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Krakow, Poland

Planning a 3 day Krakow itinerary and wondering about the best things to do? Keep reading to uncover my recommendations after countless visits to the old Polish capital. Kraków is a city that effortlessly blends medieval grandeur with a modern creative edge, making it one of the most compelling destinations in Central Europe. From t[...]

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15 Most Beautiful Beaches in Salento, Puglia

February 19, 2025
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Salento, Puglia, Italy

If you're looking for the best beaches in Salento, Puglia, Italy you're in the right place. Read on for all my local recommendations as a Puglia local. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to assemble this guide. After more than two years of living in Puglia, scouring the coastline for the dreamiest swimming spots, and spendin[...]

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Best Things to Do in Gallipoli: An Insider Travel Guide

February 14, 2025
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Gallipoli, Puglia

Gallipoli, Italy is one of those places that surprises you. A fortified old town floating on the Ionian Sea, connected to the mainland by a 16th-century bridge, it feels like a world of its own—whitewashed alleys twisting toward the water, fishing boats bobbing in the harbor, and the kind of relaxed coastal energy that makes you want t[...]

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A Guide to Grottaglie: The Ceramics Heart of Puglia

February 11, 2025
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Grottaglie, Puglia

Grottaglie Puglia is the region's ceramics capital, a town shaped by centuries of craft and tradition. Perched on the edge of Taranto’s red earth countryside, it’s a place where clay has long been turned into art—majolica tiles, hand-thrown bowls, intricately painted plates, and the region’s signature pumi, the pointed good-[...]

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The 13 Best Beaches in Monopoli, Puglia

February 8, 2025
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Monopoli, Puglia

Looking for the best beaches in Monopoli Puglia? Here are the best beaches near Monopoli from a Puglia expat. Monopoli’s coastline is one of the most stunning in Puglia, with a mix of golden sandy beaches (spiaggia), hidden rocky coves (cala), and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Whether you're looking for a lively beach with sunbe[...]

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The Complete Guide to Altamura, Puglia, Italy

February 4, 2025
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Altamura, Puglia

Looking to visit Altamura, Puglia? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know to visit the beautiful town. Altamura is one of those places in Puglia that doesn’t always make it onto the usual tourist trail, but it absolutely should. Living in Puglia, I’ve explored countless towns across the region, and Altamura, just a 1[...]

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12 Best Restaurants in Ostuni, Puglia

January 28, 2025
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Ostuni, Italy

Uncover the best restaurants in Ostuni, from an Ostuni local. Located in the heart of Puglia’s sun-soaked countryside, Ostuni has been my home for the last two years. Living here means more than just the whitewashed buildings and postcard-worthy views; it means indulging in some of the best food Italy has to offer, on the weekly.[...]

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The Best Beaches on Procida Island, Italy

January 24, 2025
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Procida, Italy

Wandering where to throw down a towel on Procida? These are the best beaches in Procida, Italy. Procida, the smallest and perhaps most understated of the three islands in the Bay of Naples, is home to a handful of beautiful beaches that feel like hidden treasures. Most of Procida’s shores are blanketed in dark, volcanic sand, a rem[...]

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Best Things to Do in Procida: A Complete Island Guide

January 22, 2025
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Procida, Italy

These are the best things to do in Procida, Italy, and everything you need to know to visit. Tucked away in the Bay of Naples, Procida is a tiny island bursting with character, color, and charm. Known for its pastel-hued harbors, serene beaches, and authentic Italian vibe, it’s no wonder this gem was crowned Italy’s Capital of Cu[...]

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The Best Luxury, Boutique Hotels in Seville, Spain

January 20, 2025
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Seville, Spain

This is my list of the best luxury and boutique hotels in Seville, Spain. Seville, in Southern Spain, with its Moorish palaces, sun-drenched plazas, and sultry flamenco rhythms, exudes a timeless charm that lures travelers year after year. But when it comes to finding a place to stay that truly embodies luxury, the city's hotel scene[...]

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Now in its second year, I started The Mexico Edit last year, an editorial style site dedicated to curated, luxury travel in Mexico. If you’re planning a trip to Mexico this year, make sure to check it out @the_mexicoedit
Outtakes from Tulum, Mexico, last year for @the_mexicoedit 

Now in its second year, I started The Mexico Edit last year, an editorial style site dedicated to curated, luxury travel in Mexico. If you’re planning a trip to Mexico this year, make sure to check it out @the_mexicoedit
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Salento summer in full swing. 

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Salento summer in full swing. 

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Salento summer in full swing. #salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. #salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. 

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Welcome to… 

 Castelmezzano in Basilicata, Italy. This little village and its twin Pietrapertosa cling dramatically to the jagged Lucanian Dolomites connected by Italy’s most thrilling zip line, Volvo d’Angelo.

they offer cinematic views, winding stone lanes and a raw untouched beauty that feels a world away from Italy’s tourist trail. 

Would you go? 

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Welcome to… Castelmezzano in Basilicata, Italy. This little village and its twin Pietrapertosa cling dramatically to the jagged Lucanian Dolomites connected by Italy’s most thrilling zip line, Volvo d’Angelo. they offer cinematic views, winding stone lanes and a raw untouched beauty that feels a world away from Italy’s tourist trail. Would you go? #castelmezzano #pietrapertosa #basilicata #basilicataturistica #basilicatatrip #basilicatadascoprire #cntraveler
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Outtakes from Tulum, Mexico, last year for @the_mexicoedit 

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Outtakes from Tulum, Mexico, last year for @the_mexicoedit 

Now in its second year, I started The Mexico Edit last year, an editorial style site dedicated to curated, luxury travel in Mexico. If you’re planning a trip to Mexico this year, make sure to check it out @the_mexicoedit
Outtakes from Tulum, Mexico, last year for @the_mexicoedit 

Now in its second year, I started The Mexico Edit last year, an editorial style site dedicated to curated, luxury travel in Mexico. If you’re planning a trip to Mexico this year, make sure to check it out @the_mexicoedit
Outtakes from Tulum, Mexico, last year for @the_mexicoedit 

Now in its second year, I started The Mexico Edit last year, an editorial style site dedicated to curated, luxury travel in Mexico. If you’re planning a trip to Mexico this year, make sure to check it out @the_mexicoedit
Outtakes from Tulum, Mexico, last year for @the_mexicoedit 

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… because I don’t want to even start thinking about autumn. 

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#mediterraneansummer #mediterranean #puglia #visitpuglia #mytinyatlas #slowtravel #damestravel #mediterraneo #summertravel #italiadascoprire #italiadascoprire
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… because I don’t want to even start thinking about autumn. Anyone else slowing down to experience the last few weeks of summer? #mediterraneansummer #mediterranean #puglia #visitpuglia #mytinyatlas #slowtravel #damestravel #mediterraneo #summertravel #italiadascoprire #italiadascoprire
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Current mood: All the jungle greens of the tropics of Costa Rica. 🌴🌺🥭

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Current mood: All the jungle greens of the tropics of Costa Rica. 🌴🌺🥭

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Salento summer in full swing. 

#salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. 

#salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. #salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. #salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. 

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Welcome to… 

 Castelmezzano in Basilicata, Italy. This little village and its twin Pietrapertosa cling dramatically to the jagged Lucanian Dolomites connected by Italy’s most thrilling zip line, Volvo d’Angelo.

they offer cinematic views, winding stone lanes and a raw untouched beauty that feels a world away from Italy’s tourist trail. 

Would you go? 

#castelmezzano #pietrapertosa #basilicata #basilicataturistica #basilicatatrip #basilicatadascoprire #cntraveler
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Welcome to… Castelmezzano in Basilicata, Italy. This little village and its twin Pietrapertosa cling dramatically to the jagged Lucanian Dolomites connected by Italy’s most thrilling zip line, Volvo d’Angelo. they offer cinematic views, winding stone lanes and a raw untouched beauty that feels a world away from Italy’s tourist trail. Would you go? #castelmezzano #pietrapertosa #basilicata #basilicataturistica #basilicatatrip #basilicatadascoprire #cntraveler
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