Puglia Slow Travel

Can you visit Puglia without going to Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, and Bari?

Over the past months, I guided five small-group tours through Southern Italy, and now that I’m finally back at my desk, I’m excited to share some highlights with you.

Let’s begin in Puglia — but off th...

Best beaches and best sunsets – and much more: Salento

I love off- seasons, especially post-summer. I know, I can afford to love them as being a freelancer I can travel when crowds disappear from my favourite places. In off-season beaches have that special silence and the everyday local life seems...

Bari – The last Roman town

I am not a city person. We live in a tiny village among green hills, and whenever I am in Milan, Rome or any other big city, I feel that one day is enough. Of course I am impressed by The Last Supper or Bernini's sculptures, and I enjoy laughing with friends at a Trastev...

San Vito

My personal history with Puglia began in San Vito about ten years ago. I was traveling with friends — three small children between us — and we were staying in a masseria not far from Bari. After settling into our apartments, we wanted to head straight to the sea, and our host recommended...