From the Alps to the pink beach of Sardinia, Italy is full of natural wonders. But when traveling outside of Bari, I was introduced to one in Puglia that I had never heard of: the grotte di Castellana. The cave system can be found near the town of Castellana and it is absolutely mesmerizing. The […]
Category Archives: Puglia
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Nov
Nov
If there is one kind of Italian home that I have always wanted to see, it is a trullo. Trulli (plural, trullo is singular) are traditional homes from the Itria Valley in Puglia. They are made of limestone with conical roofs, and many times the walls are then painted white. The effect is honestly something […]
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Aug
Aug
There are meals and then there are meals in Puglia, and you never forget those. If you happen to be eating at Cibus, then your meal may turn into a four-hour affair, which leaves you extremely full, ridiculously happy, and filled with a bittersweet nostalgia as soon as the epic lunch has slowly wound down. […]
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Jan
Jan
A guide to what to see, do and where to stay in the charming town of Monopoli, Puglia
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Dec
Dec
Why an Italian town is charging tourists to enter its historic center
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Nov
Nov
Burrata cheese is a fresh cheese from the region of Puglia in Italy, but to really understand what burrata is, you first need to know about stracciatella. “Stracciatella” is also a fresh cheese that comes from Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot. Stracciatella refers to “strips” and it literally is a cheese made from strips […]
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Oct
Oct
A visit to a family that has been making EVOO for more than 450 years.
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Oct
Oct
A taste of Puglia with the pasta ladies of Bari, who sit outside making orecchiette.