Matera is the first Southern Italian city to be recognized as a European Capital of Culture (2019). The town, abandoned for more than 40 years after the II World War and cut off from the modern economy, was one of the poorest cities in Europe. People lived in caves ‘sassi’ (literally ‘stones’) carved out of […]
Although they say ‘it’s not the destination that’s important but the person you share your journey with‘, may I suggest that the place where you stay plays a huge role, especially if you are traveling to Puglia? Break away from usual hotels and look for a “Masseria”, which is a restored farmhouse from 16th-18th centuries […]