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Puglia Bucket List: 15 Unmissable Places to Visit in Southern Italy 🌟

In Europe, Italy, Puglia, Travel Round Ups   •  

Last Updated on October 25, 2025 by Hazel M

A picturesque beach scene features a towering sea stack and rugged cliffs on a sunny day in Puglia. The calm water kisses the sandy shore, with architectural charm reminiscent of Alberobello in the background. Puglia (aka Apulia) is one of Italy's best-kept secrets. With ancient cities, dreamy beaches, crumbling castles and the best pasta you’ve ever tasted, it’s impossible not to fall in love. I’ve solo-travelled across the region multiple times, and every time I go back, I find...
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Guide to Wine in Puglia + Best Wineries to Visit 🍷

In Europe, Food, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Hazel M

Vineyard with lush green vines in the foreground, distinctive stone trulli buildings of Alberobello with conical roofs in the background, all under a Puglia blue sky sprinkled with fluffy clouds. Puglia (Apulia) is Italy’s sun-soaked heel, and while it’s famous for olive oil, beaches, and trulli houses, it’s also one of the country’s largest wine-producing regions. With ancient vineyards, native grape varieties, and a wine culture that goes back to the Greeks, wine in Puglia...
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Food From Puglia: 15 Must-Try Dishes & Local Specialities 🍝

In Food, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Hazel M

At Alberobello restaurant, a plate of pasta crowned with grated cheese and herbs sits elegantly on a red plate. In the background, a blue plate cradles a piece of bread alongside a basket filled with an assortment of breads. Food from Puglia is rustic, regional, and ridiculously good. If you’re the type of traveller who follows their stomach (same), this sun-drenched slice of Southern Italy will have you drooling at every turn.
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How to Get to Bari, Italy: Plane, Train, Bus, Car & Ferry ✈️

In Bari, Europe, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 25, 2025 by Hazel M

A stone fortress with high walls and a central tower under a clear blue sky. The dry grass surrounds the fort's base. Bari is the lively capital of Puglia and the main gateway to southern Italy’s heel. Whether you’re here for the street food, the old town charm, or to use Bari as a base for exploring Puglia, the first question is: how do you actually get...
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10 Amazing Day Trips from Bari, Puglia (Italy) 🌊

In Bari, Europe, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 25, 2025 by Hazel M

Castel del Monte, a medieval stone fortress with an octagonal shape, stands under a partly cloudy sky surrounded by the lush greenery of Puglia, echoing the charm of Alberobello's unique landscape. Bari is the perfect base for exploring Puglia – a city buzzing with life, food, and history, but also beautifully connected to some of southern Italy’s most magical towns and landscapes. If you’re looking for the best day trips from Bari, you’re in for a...
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Things to Do in Bari, Puglia: Pasta, Palazzos & Piazza Life 🇮🇹

In Bari, Europe, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 25, 2025 by Hazel M

Boats docked near a historic building with a domed roof and ornate towers evoke the charm of Alberobello in Puglia, all under a cloudy sky. Bari is the beating heart of southern Italy’s Puglia region. It's a sun-drenched port city that’s far more than just a gateway to the Adriatic. If you're wondering about the best things to do in Bari, you're in for a treat. It’s a place where...
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Bari Street Food: A Culinary Tour of Puglia’s Capital 🌮

In Bari, Europe, Food, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 25, 2025 by Hazel M

A collage of various Italian street foods, including pizza, sandwiches, pasta, fried snacks, and skewers, is artfully presented in different settings reminiscent of Alberobello's charming streets in Puglia. Who doesn't love a good street food tour? In this post, I’ll walk you through all the delicious bites I tried on a street food tour in Bari, the sun-soaked capital of Puglia.
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15 Delicious Alberobello Restaurants, Cafés & Wine Bars to Try 🍴

In Alberobello, Europe, Food, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Hazel M

A grid showing 9 photos of Alberobello restaurants and food dishes. Are you looking for recommendations for the best restaurants in Alberobello, Italy? In this guide you will find 15 of the best Alberobello restaurants, cafes, pizzerias, wine bars and dairy farms to visit during your stay.
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How to Get to Alberobello, Italy: Plane, Train, Bus & Car ✈️🚆

In Alberobello, Europe, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Hazel M

A red bicycle leaning against a white wall on a stone-paved street, with plants in burlap bags on the front and back. Famous for its fairytale trulli houses, Alberobello is one of Puglia’s most iconic destinations. But it’s not the easiest town to reach, tucked away in the countryside about 70 km from Bari. If you’re wondering how to get to Alberobello, Italy, this guide breaks down...
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What It’s Really Like Staying in a Trullo in Alberobello, Puglia 🏠

In Alberobello, Europe, Italy, Puglia   •  

Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Hazel M

Stone Trullo house with conical roofs in a sunny courtyard, featuring wicker furniture, flowering potted plants, and blue sky in the background. Are you considering staying in a trulli in Puglia? I stayed in a trulli house in Alberobello during March and April 2023, and this article is about my experience. I'll tell you the exact place I stayed in (please note this post is not sponsored)...
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