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Puglia: Exploring the Unique Towns, Part 2

After a few days lounging by the pool and beach at Masseria Torre Coccaro and touring towns of Valle d'Itria, we drove south to explore the splendors of the Salento region, often considered the third island of Italy because it's very hot, dry and lined with beaches. Lecce Our first stop was the capital of [...]

Puglia: Exploring the Unique Towns, Part 1

The Valle d'Itria's (Itria Valley) rolling green landscape chalked full of fairytale-like trulli and pergola style vineyards is home to three of the unique towns we visited this trip. Alberobello The trulli capital is what captured my attention many years ago on the cover of Italia! Magazine and drew me to Puglia. As you walk [...]

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Puglia: Exploring the Heel of Italy’s Boot

Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, first captured my attention several years ago when I saw pictures of Alberobello's fairytale-like trulli, white houses with conical roofs, on the cover of Italia! Magazine. Not only is it Italy, it has sun, beach, culture, cuisine, wine and spa, making it the perfect vacation spot in my book. [...]

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