Visitors to Puglia will be amazed by the unspoilt nature of Italy’s heel. Gnarled, centuries-old olive trees give way to whitewashed villages that wouldn’t look out of place on a Greek Island. Down dusty rural roads, you’ll find the unique Puglian architecture is a curious mix…
A directionless wind whipped around the olive grove sending leaves fluttering and causing sunlight to dance on the red earth. “It’s the Libeccio. The crazy wind” says Giulia in her Italian-American drawl. Puglians, it seems, are well acquainted with the winds. There’s one for every day…
Puglia is best appreciated on Italian-time. That is, slower starts in the morning, afternoon Riposo (siesta), and eating and drinking late into the evening. And undoubtedly the best place to experience la bella vita is in the comfort of your own Italian villa. I was lucky enough to…
In the deep south of Italy, away from the major cities and famous resorts, you’ll find a region where time has seemingly stood still. Untouched by mass tourism, Puglia is a place where you can still see, feel, and taste the real Italy. The Italy…
It was a last minute decision to visit Sardinia. We were faced with an ominous gap in our schedule and were at a crossroads. Return to the home we’d abandoned when we moved to Provence earlier in the year, or travel somewhere new. Perhaps it’s…
