So many places to see, so little time, right? If you’re staying in Syracuse, Avola, Ragusa or even Catania, is a day trip to Noto worth it? I think so! Read on to find out how to spend a day in Noto and why it’s worth visiting. Disclosure: this post…
We adore Sicily and have explored this region of Italy a lot over the years. When we were staying in Avola in 2021, we did a day trip to Ortigia and fell in love with it. We just knew we had to go back and spend more time there. So…
Otranto is a beautiful coastal town in Puglia, which is located in the the heel of Italy. It’s about 45km from the stunning historic city of Lecce, so is easy to do as a day trip if you’re staying in Lecce. In fact, we first visited Otranto when we were…
If you’re looking for a truly unique and historic place to stay in Puglia, stay in a masseria! A masseria is typically a fortified farmhouse, consisting of a number of stone or marble buildings, surrounded by a wall. Their origins can apparently be traced back to Roman times. In medieval…
