Castelmezzano & Pietrapertosa, Basilicata, Italy
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[...]
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Naples, Italy
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,[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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 bel[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 do[...]
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 islan[...]