Italy's unofficial anthem became Volare famously sung by Domenico Modugno in the late 1950s. While you definitely know the song, you probably don't know that Modugno was from Polignano a Mare in Italy's southern region of Apulia (Puglia). Once you get a glimpse of the other-worldly beauty ...

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Italian peninsula is synonymous with beauty. One could argue that everything in the bel paese is truly bellissimo. From its countless masterpieces housed in museums, churches and even city halls throughout the country; its cuisine and wine that ...

Most people don't realize that the region of Puglia (Apulia) has the longest coast of any of the Italian regions (excluding the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, of course). From its northern-most coastal town to the bottom of the heel of Italy's boot, Santa Maria ...

Year after year, Puglia's Salento region is prized for its exquisite beaches. One of these is Pescoluse which is commonly known in these parts as the "Maldives of Salento".  As soon as you lay eyes on it, you'll understand why. Like so many things, pictures ...

Ostuni, known in Italian as the Città Bianca, or the "White City" due to its blindingly white stone buildings, white-washed houses, and cobblestone alleys. It is one of the most fascinating destinations in all of Puglia and to top it all off, it's only a few ...

The inland village of Specchia is nestled in the extreme south of Italy's Puglia region in the area known as Salento. Although it may seem isolated, it is only minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world and has all ...

With its almost infinite waterfront, its unmistakable smell of focaccia, and its vast artistic heritage, Bari is certainly one of the most important cities in Puglia. Part coastal town, although it's not renowned for its beaches, and part nightlife, Bari offers a wonderful mix to its ...

In the extreme south of Puglia lies the Salento region: a land where the wind changes constantly and the dialect varies from village to village. The recipes are handed down from generation to generation and rather than written, they are spoken with technical terms like ...

The seaside town of Marina di Pescoluse is on the Ionian coast of Italy's Puglia region. This particular area is known as Salento (almost a region within a region) and the stretch of beaches here are so spectacular that they have been nicknamed the "Maldives ...

By now you have most likely heard of the area known as Salento. Located in the extreme south of Puglia, Salento is a region within a region (not officially). It's home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy and in the world, but ...