Puglia

A magical land where the white of the houses, the blue of the sea, the green of the olives and the red of the terra rossa create perfect harmony.

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 the beaten path. This particular journey was a private tour for two best friends from Canada who wa...

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 San Vit...

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 Trastevere wine bar, but the follo...