Tag: Puglia
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A Dreamers coastal town, Polignano a Mare
Slightly less known than its other coastline neighbours, Polignano a Mare is one of those tiny idyllic fishing villages in the heel of Italy (Apulia) that pulls you straight into holiday mode. With views like no other, the sunbleached stone buildings create a fairytale-like feeling into the city, where life seems one step more peaceful…
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Feel the Salty Sea Breeze of Monopoli
‘A town that tingles all your senses.’ You know you’re in Apulia, is when you naturally awake in the mornings to the perfect blend of church bells and pigeons cooing on rooftops warming up in the deep sunrays. I open our aqua tinted double balcony doors to witness the soft hues of the old town…
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Getting lost in Ceglie Messapica ♥
‘Welcome to the cute little, less known town of Ceglie Messapica’ The drive to Ceglie Messapica through the Itria Valley countryside is enough to win your heart if you are new to Apulia. With scattered cone-shaped trulli, farms and century old forests of olive trees lead you to quiet little roads that are marvellous to…
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Gone for Antipasti in Monopoli
Monopoli, Italy This coral dress happened to be one of my favourite outfits on our Apulian trip, as it blends so well into the dreamy surroundings. I mean just look at this petrol blue door!? The deep peachy red, splashes of suede and sheer details gives the dress an eye-catching silhouette and feminine vibe. As…
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Sea Urchin Heaven
Il Principe del Mare Ristoro, Torre Canne If you are a seafood lover, this little place is a must see! I originally found this restraunt tip via Masseria Moroseta whom described this place as a hidden gem right by the seashore that is home to sea urchins. Right on the Adriatic Sea, the place looks…
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Grottaglie “citta della ceramica”
‘On the hunt for some ceramics…’ Also known as the “citta della ceramica“, Grottaglie is a small town dedicated to pottery. Grottaglie became familiar to us through Masseria Palombara that had the most beautiful colourful ceramic dishes. We liked them so much that wanted some for home and ended up in this town through the…
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Sun-baked Locorotondo.
Locorotondo, Apulia Listed as one of the most beautiful places in Italy, Locorotondo is small and cozy with a genuine calm atmosphere to it. With all white everything, the sun-baked town fills with tightly aligned houses and grand baroque archways that form the most beautiful pathways for exploring. The town exists between Martina Franca and…
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Graceful Martin Franca
Martina Franca, where Baroque style meets whitewashed beauty Despite our numerous holidays in Apulia, we never crossed paths with Martina Franca even though we drove past it a fair share of times. Locorotondo and Alberobello are fairly close as well, that are definitely worth the visit if you are in the region for longer. As…
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Sea Urchin’s & Turquoise Water
Trani, Puglia A charismatic coastal town, Trani surrounds with turquoise clear waters that fulfills my seafood cravings in every single way. There is a beautiful aura to this chic little place, the mornings begin with fishermen selling their fresh catch at the shore front, while locals sip on their morning coffees reading the paper. Life…
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A taste of Luxury, Furnirussi Tenuta
*In collaboration Furnirussi Tenuta, Serrano A step into a fig haven, a place for the mind and body to escape into pure relaxation, while your soul experiences a full Italian makeover. An Apulian makeover for that matter, that lingers with slow chicness, divine cuisine and authentic charm. In the midst of the largest organic fig…