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48 Hours in Matera, Italy: A Two-Day Itinerary After three visits to Matera, I like to think I’ve now crafted the perfect stay in the city. Here’s my itinerary for spending two days in the sassi city. SAVE it to steal it later. 📩 Day 1 * Stroll through Sasso Barisano, the quieter of the two main cave districts * Take in the panoramic view from Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio * Step inside Casa Grotta to see how families once lived in the caves * Visit the frescoed rock churches of Santa Lucia alle Malve and San Pietro Barisano * Lunch at Baccanti, a contemporary spot serving innovative Lucanian dishes * Descend into Palombaro Lungo, the city’s vast underground cistern * Sunset over the ravine from Belvedere di Murgia Timone * Dinner at Vitantonio Lombardo @vitantoniolombardoristorante a Michelin-starred cave restaurant Day 2 * Watch the sunrise from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli, where the light softly touches the stones * Begin in Sasso Caveoso, the wilder and more dramatic cave quarter * Walk to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for canyon views * Hike the trail to Murgia Materana, dotted with ancient cave chapels * Lunch at Trattoria del Caveoso, rustic and always reliable. * Explore MUSMA, Italy’s only underground sculpture museum * Aperitivo at Area 8, part bar, part creative space, all local cool * Dinner at Radino Wine Bistrot @radinowine a chic, intimate spot with an extensive local wine list #matera #materaitaly #materainside #basilicataturistica #basilicataphotos #basilicatadascoprire
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48 Hours in Matera, Italy: A Two-Day Itinerary After three visits to Matera, I like to think I’ve now crafted the perfect stay in the city. Here’s my itinerary for spending two days in the sassi city. SAVE it to steal it later. 📩 Day 1 * Stroll through Sasso Barisano, the quieter of the two main cave districts * Take in the panoramic view from Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio * Step inside Casa Grotta to see how families once lived in the caves * Visit the frescoed rock churches of Santa Lucia alle Malve and San Pietro Barisano * Lunch at Baccanti, a contemporary spot serving innovative Lucanian dishes * Descend into Palombaro Lungo, the city’s vast underground cistern * Sunset over the ravine from Belvedere di Murgia Timone * Dinner at Vitantonio Lombardo @vitantoniolombardoristorante a Michelin-starred cave restaurant Day 2 * Watch the sunrise from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli, where the light softly touches the stones * Begin in Sasso Caveoso, the wilder and more dramatic cave quarter * Walk to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for canyon views * Hike the trail to Murgia Materana, dotted with ancient cave chapels * Lunch at Trattoria del Caveoso, rustic and always reliable. * Explore MUSMA, Italy’s only underground sculpture museum * Aperitivo at Area 8, part bar, part creative space, all local cool * Dinner at Radino Wine Bistrot @radinowine a chic, intimate spot with an extensive local wine list #matera #materaitaly #materainside #basilicataturistica #basilicataphotos #basilicatadascoprire
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Otherworldly sunrises in Matera, Italy. Would you get up for this? #matera #materainside #materaitaly #sassidimatera #sassimatera #basilicataturistica #basilicata
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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48 Hours in Matera, Italy: A Two-Day Itinerary After three visits to Matera, I like to think I’ve now crafted the perfect stay in the city. Here’s my itinerary for spending two days in the sassi city. SAVE it to steal it later. 📩 Day 1 * Stroll through Sasso Barisano, the quieter of the two main cave districts * Take in the panoramic view from Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio * Step inside Casa Grotta to see how families once lived in the caves * Visit the frescoed rock churches of Santa Lucia alle Malve and San Pietro Barisano * Lunch at Baccanti, a contemporary spot serving innovative Lucanian dishes * Descend into Palombaro Lungo, the city’s vast underground cistern * Sunset over the ravine from Belvedere di Murgia Timone * Dinner at Vitantonio Lombardo @vitantoniolombardoristorante a Michelin-starred cave restaurant Day 2 * Watch the sunrise from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli, where the light softly touches the stones * Begin in Sasso Caveoso, the wilder and more dramatic cave quarter * Walk to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for canyon views * Hike the trail to Murgia Materana, dotted with ancient cave chapels * Lunch at Trattoria del Caveoso, rustic and always reliable. * Explore MUSMA, Italy’s only underground sculpture museum * Aperitivo at Area 8, part bar, part creative space, all local cool * Dinner at Radino Wine Bistrot @radinowine a chic, intimate spot with an extensive local wine list #matera #materaitaly #materainside #basilicataturistica #basilicataphotos #basilicatadascoprire
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48 Hours in Matera, Italy: A Two-Day Itinerary After three visits to Matera, I like to think I’ve now crafted the perfect stay in the city. Here’s my itinerary for spending two days in the sassi city. SAVE it to steal it later. 📩 Day 1 * Stroll through Sasso Barisano, the quieter of the two main cave districts * Take in the panoramic view from Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio * Step inside Casa Grotta to see how families once lived in the caves * Visit the frescoed rock churches of Santa Lucia alle Malve and San Pietro Barisano * Lunch at Baccanti, a contemporary spot serving innovative Lucanian dishes * Descend into Palombaro Lungo, the city’s vast underground cistern * Sunset over the ravine from Belvedere di Murgia Timone * Dinner at Vitantonio Lombardo @vitantoniolombardoristorante a Michelin-starred cave restaurant Day 2 * Watch the sunrise from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli, where the light softly touches the stones * Begin in Sasso Caveoso, the wilder and more dramatic cave quarter * Walk to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for canyon views * Hike the trail to Murgia Materana, dotted with ancient cave chapels * Lunch at Trattoria del Caveoso, rustic and always reliable. * Explore MUSMA, Italy’s only underground sculpture museum * Aperitivo at Area 8, part bar, part creative space, all local cool * Dinner at Radino Wine Bistrot @radinowine a chic, intimate spot with an extensive local wine list #matera #materaitaly #materainside #basilicataturistica #basilicataphotos #basilicatadascoprire
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Otherworldly sunrises in Matera, Italy. Would you get up for this? #matera #materainside #materaitaly #sassidimatera #sassimatera #basilicataturistica #basilicata
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. #hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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