The Puglia Podcast

Nobody Told Us: Puglia — What Travellers from the USA Need to Know

Over the past year, we've had the opportunity to meet more and more first-time visitors to Puglia from the States. We've been asking them a simple question: what do you w

Buying a House in Puglia

Buying a house in Puglia and not sure how to go about it or what to expect? We're often contacted about buying property in Puglia — where to buy, how the process works, a

Chiuso per Ferie - Closed for the Holidays | Ferragosto

Ferragosto, Italy's national summer holiday, is upon us. In this episode, we're joined by Puglia travel planner Luca of Puglia With Locals to explain why August can be su

Brindisi City Guide

We visit Brindisi, one of Puglia's most underrated cities. Brindisi was once one of the great crossroads of the entire Mediterranean world. Julius Caesar blockaded its ha

Locorotondo City Guide

We visit Locorotondo, one of the prettiest towns in Puglia's Valle d'Itria. We cover the old town's highlights and walking route, the remarkable churches — including what

Useful Italian Phrases For Your Puglia Visit

A little Italian goes a long way!  Italian is a beautiful language. It sings to you, and it's fun to try speaking it back. Even learning just a few simple words when vi

An American in Puglia

We visit Kayla Savino, a Puglia based American luxury travel designer and founder of Storia Travel Club. Although Kayla works with clients traveling globally, her special

Wine Tasting in Puglia

Wine tasting in Puglia comes in many forms. Across the region, there are countless opportunities to visit local cantine, where tastings are typically centred on that prod

Bari Vecchia Walking Tour and City Guide - Part 2

Continuing our Bari Vecchia guide, we shift perspective.  We move away from ticking off sights, and focus on what to notice. Because what defines Bari Vecchia is not on

Bari Vecchia Walking Tour and City Guide - Part 1

Brilliant Bari Vecchia — Bari's historic old town — is one of the most compelling parts of our regional capital. Once a city most people passed through, Bari has become P

Puglia 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors

Puglia is one of Italy's most surprising destinations. Many travellers arrive expecting the familiar rhythms of "Italian tourism", only to discover that Puglia follows it

When is the Best Time to Visit Puglia?

Knowing the best time to visit Puglia helps you plan realistically. Three factors really matter: weather, tourist numbers, and whether your chosen destination will be ope

Guided Travel In Puglia

Not everyone visiting Puglia wants to go it alone. Some travellers prefer the security and structure of a guided experience. It allows for connection — with the people, p

From Saints to Shadows: The Dark Legends of Gargano

In this Halloween special, the Puglia Guys take you deep into the Gargano — Puglia's wild northern promontory where faith and fear have shared the same mountains for cent

A Taste of Puglia | 20 Traditional Dishes to Try

In Puglia, food isn't just something you eat – it's how you understand the region itself. Every dish tells a story of the seasons, the land, the sea, and the people who l

Olive Oil Tasting at Frantoio Savoia

Olive oil is the lifeblood of Puglia's landscape, culture and cuisine. With over 60 million olive trees, Puglia is Italy's top olive oil producer, accounting for around 4

Slow Travel in Puglia, Plus Tips for Travelers from the USA

In Puglia we embrace a slower pace of life. Il dolce far niente (sweet idleness). It's part of our culture, reflected in all of our daily rituals. We give you our suggest

Monopoli City Guide

Take a Chance. Advance to Go! Welcome to Monopoli (the city in Puglia, not the board game). Adjacent to and sometimes overshadowed by its near neighbour Polignano a Mar

Alberobello City and Walking Tour Guide

Think of Puglia and you will probably picture Alberobello's trulli - as iconic as Polignano a Mare's Lama Monachile - and just as likely to grace the cover of the latest

What's a Masseria?

The masseria is one of the defining features of Puglia's landscape.  And, let's get one thing straight: a masseria is not a villa. Where northern Italian villas were re