Brindisi is a port city in the Salento region of Puglia, Italy’s heel. The region is known for its beautiful beaches as well as some gorgeous towns, including Brindisi, Gallipoli, Ostuni, Lecce and Otranto. We’ve flown into Brindisi many times to stay in other towns so we thought it was…
Lecce is a historic city in Puglia, the heel of Italy. It’s referred to as the ‘Florence of the South’ and is famous for its beautiful Baroque buildings, which are found all around the city. If you’re a lover of history, architecture and culture, you will adore Lecce – in…
I hadn’t heard of the historical site of Segesta until my husband took me there as a surprise when we were staying in nearby Castellammare del Golfo, and I’m delighted he took me as it’s absolutely phenomenal and a must-see if you’re in north-west Sicily. How to get to the…
Looking for a beach holiday where pretty much only Italians go? Then head to Lampedusa! It’s Italy’s most Southern island and around 113 km from Tunisia in Africa. It’s in the region of Sicily. How do I know only Italians really go to Lampedusa? Because in the six days we…
