Go beyond the frescoes—discover the design-driven hidden gems in Florence Italy. Florence may be best known for its blockbuster Renaissance hits—Michelangelo’s David, the Uffizi, the Duomo—but look beyond the tourist crowds and gilded galleries, and you’ll find a quieter, more creative heartbeat pulsing through the city. Fro[...]
Looking for where to eat in Florence? These are the best restaurants in Florence, Italy for traditional Florentine fare and beyond. Florence is a city built on tradition. You see it in the architecture, in the art, and—perhaps most enduringly—in the food. Tuscan cuisine is defined by simplicity and seasonality, and Florence holds[...]
Looking for the best view in Florence, Italy? From secret gardens to sky-high towers, here’s where to find the city’s most breathtaking perspectives. Florence doesn’t just ask to be admired—it demands it. The Renaissance city rises from the Arno River like a perfectly aged Chianti: deep, rich, and complex, with layer upon laye[...]
On a sunny, early spring day, I decided to make the short drive from my home in Ostuni, Puglia, to explore Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, two villages tucked into the Lucan Dolomites of Basilicata. Just over an hour from Matera and an hour and a half from Altamura in Puglia, this area makes for an easy and rewarding day trip if you wan[...]
Discover the best restaurants in Naples, Italy—where bold flavors, local traditions, and unforgettable meals go far beyond just pizza. Naples is one of those cities that gets under your skin — loud, chaotic, intoxicating — and absolutely alive with flavor. It’s a city where meals still matter, where nonnas roll pasta behind fo[...]
Looking for the best beach clubs in Puglia? Here are my top picks. With its dramatic cliffs, golden sand coves, and impossibly clear waters, Puglia’s coastline is one of the most stunning in Italy. Dotted along both the Adriatic and Ionian seas, beach clubs here range from laid-back lidos to stylish, design-led retreats, each offer[...]
Thinking about heading out on a Naples pizza tour? Here are my recommendations for the best pizza in Naples, Italy so you can create your own, self-guided pizza tour of the city. Naples is a city that runs on passion—passion for history, chaotic street life, the glittering bay that stretches beyond its shores, and, of course, for p[...]
Not sure where to stay in Naples, Italy? Here's my take on the best area to stay in Naples, Italy and my top picks for luxury and boutique hotels in each. After spending time extensively exploring Naples, I often get asked about the best places to stay. Naples is a vast and dynamic city, and choosing where to stay in Naples is just a[...]
Looking for where to lay down a towel on a trip to Naples? These are the best beaches in (and around) Naples, Italy. Naples, with its chaotic charm, ancient history, and unapologetically Neapolitan energy, isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think of pristine beaches. But look beyond the gritty grandeur of the[...]
Looking for the perfect 3 day Naples itinerary for a long weekend in the Campania city? Keep reading... Naples is a city of contrasts—gritty yet grand, chaotic yet captivating. It’s a place where centuries-old churches sit beside buzzing street markets, where opulent palaces hide in the shadows of laundry-strung alleyways, and whe[...]