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It's a priceless experience to witness someone's first time in Rome. And how lucky my travel companions were with their first day being sunny, warm and with few crowds. I happily repeated my steps from just 10 days earlier, to show Tomasso the most impr

Our commute from Matera to Rome was similar to the script of the comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It was all due to a “sciopero” (strike) by the Airport Union Workers, but the long commute made for a very rewarding first evening in the Eternal City.

My second group of guests were also in complete awe of Matera, which is a testament to how bewitching this ancient city is. As you wander through Matera, you can not help but think of the millions of feet that have walked on those stone steps before you.

Driving on back roads in any country allows you to see more of the landscape, but this particular drive was the definition of off the beaten path! And the paths that we drove on led us from the olive orchards of Puglia to the most mountainous region in so

Befriending a local man at his shop in Monopoli, led to a private tour of his family's olive orchard and mill. If you like olive oil, you will love hearing about the experience we had. We have a new appreciation for this predominant staple in our kitchen,

“Each region in Italy is so diverse from the other, it's almost like being in a different country”. You may have heard this expression before, and it definitely rings true of Puglia. It's as if you drive over an invisible border, where all of a sudden the

Thanks to James Bond, you've probably all heard of Matera by now. However, it's more incredible in real life than the little movie snippet. It's quite extraordinary to stand in a cave dwelling carved into the rock over 7000 years ago. The people of Matera

A busy and awe inspiring few days in Rome consisted of miles and miles of walking each day, a 3 hour Vespa tour, repeat visits to an art filled caffe and late night strolls to Rome's most iconic cultural landmarks. It's such an phenomenal city that you fe

An entertaining drive from the quiet tranquility of Val d'Orcia into the booming mayhem of Rome during the busiest weekend of the last few years no doubt. It was memorable, as is everything in Rome is. I also share my first Travel Tip, which I learn from