Catania, a city on the eastern coast of Sicily, often gets overlooked with people visiting the island. It has a reputation of being a bit gritty and many visitors skip it in favor of other more polished Sicilian destinations. While parts of Catania can definitely be rough around the edges, there’s a lot of beauty […]
Italy is filled with beautiful places and choosing the most beautiful town is not easy, but Taormina, a hilltop town on Sicily’s east coast, is definitely at the top of that list. Visiting Taormina had been high on my Italy bucket list since seeing it on The White Lotus and it did not disappoint. With […]
Is visiting Puglia without a car possible? Most people and many guidebooks will tell you, that you absolutely need a car to explore this southern region of Italy. Sure, getting around Puglia by car is much easier, gives you more flexibility and access to many more towns, especially inland. But if for some reason you […]
Bari is an old Port city, a Capital and one of the biggest cities in Puglia. Having one of two airports in the region, Bari serves as a gateway to Puglia, but a lot of people skip the city and immediately head south after picking up their rental car. Despite being often overlooked in favor […]
From the shame of Italy to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera in Italy, is a city with a fascinating history and a place that has undergone one of the greatest transformations of all time. Located off the beaten path, in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy, the ancient city is completely carved from stone, making […]