I‘ve got so many fond memories of beautiful places in Puglia (Apulia) that it is hard to make a choice, but I think it would be nice to describe my visits to Monopoli, Taranto and Polignano a Mare. Three totally different places, each with its own charm and characteristics. What should I tell you about […]
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART I: GALLIPOLI, OTRANTO AND OSTUNI
During our stay in Puglia (Apulia) this winter, we explored many amazing places. Except for Lecce and Locorotondo, where we have spent several days, we also visited some other pretty towns. Just imagine how excited we were to make beautiful photos of colorful fishing boats in the port of Gallipoli, to admire the white houses […]
DECEMBER IN LECCE, THE CITY OF BAROQUE
Spending our winter holidays in Italy has always been a special experience. Not so strange, as most expats in Montenegro miss the typical atmosphere that goes together with the (Catholic) Christmas holidays in December. After our last visits to Sicily and Calabria, this time we decided to travel to Puglia (Apulia), where we also spent […]
CHRISTMAS IN LOCOROTONDO
This winter we spent Christmas in Locorotondo in the region of Puglia. Why did we choose this relatively unknown place? Well, we found out that Christmas decorations in this pretty little town are among the most beautiful in Italy. And indeed, Locorotondo appeared to be an authentic Christmas jewel. We could see Locorotondo from far […]
PUGLIA: VALLE D’ITRIA, LAND OF TRULLI
In December we spent our winter holidays in Puglia, one of our favorite regions in Italy. This region is not only famous for its picturesque towns and villages and its local cuisine, but also for its ‘trulli’, typical stone structures that are mostly found in the Itria Valley or Valle’Itria. What is a ‘Trullo’? A […]
3 AMAZING PLACES IN UMBRIA
Umbria, Italy’s green heart, is the only Italian region that borders neither the sea nor another country. That is the reason why many Italian traditions survive even today. Umbria is especially famous for its food and wine culture. We visited Umbria in May, escaping the tourist crowds, and we really enjoyed exploring its amazing, authentic […]
3 AMAZING VILLAGES IN CALABRIA
During our road trip to Sicily and Calabria in December last year, we have visited several amazing places at the Calabrian coast. Although tourism plays a major role in the economy of Calabria, this region is rather unknown in West European countries as a tourist destination. However, that does not apply to tourists from Northern […]
PALERMO – CITY OF CONTRASTS
Maybe Palermo is not among the top tourist destinations in Sicily, but it is certainly one of the most interesting cities. With its one million inhabitants, it is a buzzing Mediterranean center with an authentic, welcoming and mysterious atmosphere. No wonder, Palermo – called the „Kingdom of the Sun“ by invading Normans in the 12th […]
THE SECRET OF SICILIAN CERAMICS
One of the things each tourist admires when traveling Sicily is the large variety of ceramics. The tradition of ceramic production dates back to prehistorical times and this art is best developed in the city of Caltagirone, a must-see destination in Sicily. The name of this town, located in the Val di Noto, a UNESCO […]
DECEMBER IN TRAPANI (SICILY)
On our December round trip through Sicily, we spent a few days in the town of Trapani, on the northwest coast of this beautiful island. It seemed to us that this could be a perfect place to explore the western part of Sicily and to spend quiet Christmas days. TRAPANI Beautifully set on a promontory […]