Trulli Amazing: Why Puglia Became My Favorite Italian Region
When I first set foot in Puglia, Italy’s heel-shaped southern region, I had no idea it would steal my heart. ...
Ancient Greek Sites and Buffalo Farms: The Cultural Landscape of Cilento
When I first visited Cilento, about 90 miles south of Naples, I couldn’t help but notice how this region blends ...
The Day I Learned to Make Pizza in its Birthplace
Standing in Naples, the birthplace of pizza, I couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement. I was about to ...
Chaotic Beauty: Understanding the Soul of Naples
Naples hits you right away with its wild contradictions—chaotic streets full of life, crumbling facades hiding artistic gems, and locals ...
The Authentic Italy: Why Abruzzo Preserves Traditions Lost Elsewhere
While most travelers flock to Rome, Florence, and Venice, I’ve found that the true heart of Italy beats in its ...
How the Bay of Naples Volcanoes Shaped History and Cuisine
The Bay of Naples has always fascinated me, ever since I first saw its shimmering waters. But honestly, what’s beneath ...
Summer Opera and Winter Capocollo: The Seasonal Joys of Martina Franca
Martina Franca sits tucked into the rolling hills of southern Italy, and honestly, it always draws me back with its ...
A Food Lover’s Journey Through the Birthplace of Pizza
As a food lover who’s wandered the globe for real culinary experiences, I can say nothing quite matches walking Naples’ ...
The Week I Fell in Love with Naples and Everything Changed
I never thought I’d fall in love with a city. But suddenly, there I was, standing on a skinny cobblestone ...
Jewish Heritage and Fishing Harbor: The Cultural Richness of Trani
Walking along Trani’s old fishing harbor, I could feel the city’s unique mix of history and daily life. Boats bobbed ...
Old Olive Mills and Sandy Beaches: The Dual Character of Gallipoli
Exploring Gallipoli, tucked along Apulia’s coast in Italy, feels a bit like time travel. One minute, I’m weaving through the ...
How I Learned to Make Sugar-Coated Almonds in Sulmona’s Historic Factory
Last week, I landed in the charming town of Sulmona, tucked away in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Here, I stumbled into ...
Sweet Art: The Colorful Tradition of Sulmona’s Confetti
When I first wandered the charming streets of Sulmona, Italy, I kept seeing these vibrant displays in shop windows that ...
Early Morning Swims and Seafood Lunches: My Perfect Beach Day in Termoli
The gentle lapping of waves at dawn has become my favorite alarm clock in Termoli. Slipping into the Adriatic Sea ...
From Dawn Swims to Sunset Aperitivo: A Perfect Day on Pescara’s Beach
Picture this: you wake up, and the soft Adriatic breeze greets you as you step onto Pescara‘s golden sands. I ...
Dinner in a Sea Cave: The Unique Restaurants of Polignano
You don’t find many places where you can sit down for a candlelit dinner inside a natural sea cave, with ...
Wheat Fields and Cathedrals: The Agricultural Heart of Puglia
Driving through Puglia, I kept spotting endless golden wheat fields stretching all the way to the horizon. The region truly ...
Mussels and Dolphins: The Environmental Contrasts of Taranto
Walking along the shores of Taranto, Italy, I can’t help but notice the intense contrasts between its gorgeous natural scenery ...
Dining Above the Waves: My Seafood Feast on an Ancient Fishing Platform
Last weekend, I stumbled upon one of Italy’s best-kept culinary secrets—dining on a trabocco, an ancient wooden fishing platform stretching ...
Fishing Platforms and Hidden Coves: The Unique Beauty of the Trabocchi Coast
Tucked along Italy’s Adriatic coast, there’s a place where fishing tradition meets wild beauty. The Trabocchi Coast in Abruzzo takes ...
Vineyard Tours on an Active Volcano: The Unique Wines of Vesuvius
Walking through the vineyards of Mount Vesuvius just feels surreal—you’re sipping wine on an actual, active volcano. Last weekend, I ...