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Solo Travel in Europe & Beyond

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Naples Travel Guide: Tips for Visiting Napoli, Italy

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Last Updated on May 29, 2025 by Hazel M

Aerial view of Naples at dusk, featuring illuminated streets, a bustling marina, and Mount Vesuvius in the background, under a clear sky transitioning from orange to deep blue. In this Naples travel guide, I will provide everything you need to know about visiting Naples. I have written further in-depth posts on Naples, and this page consolidates them all in one place.
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Renting a Car in Puglia: The Ultimate Guide

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Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by Hazel M

Close-up of the front of a blue car parked on a paved road, with lush green foliage reminiscent of Alberobello, Puglia, in the background. Renting a car in Puglia is the best way to explore this sun-soaked corner of southern Italy. Trains and buses will get you between the bigger towns, but they won’t take you to olive grove backroads, clifftop villages, or secret beaches. With a car, you...
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7 Day Puglia Itinerary: Highlights of Southern Italy in One Week 🗓️

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Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by Hazel M

Cars driving on a highway with green hills and a clear blue sky in the background. Only have a week to spare? Don’t worry - this 7 Day Puglia Itinerary will whisk you through the highlights of Italy’s heel without feeling too rushed. You’ll get a taste of trulli magic in Alberobello, wander baroque Lecce, explore Matera’s cave dwellings, and still...
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Driving in Puglia, Italy: Rules, ZTLs, Parking & Tips

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Last Updated on October 2, 2025 by Hazel M

Driving through the scenic roads under a cloudy sky, the person joyfully waves a hat out of the car window, evoking a sense of freedom reminiscent of an adventure in picturesque Alberobello, Puglia. Driving in Puglia can feel like a bit of a mystery before you get there. Will the roads be chaotic? Will parking be a nightmare? And what on earth is a ZTL? I’ve road-tripped around Puglia several times (including solo), and I promise it’s not...
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10 Day Puglia Itinerary: The Perfect Road Trip Through Southern Italy 🗓️

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Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by Hazel M

A narrow rural road with a tall, leaning tree and triangular road signs on the right evokes the charming landscapes of Alberobello, Puglia. A car is partially visible on the left, framed by a blue sky and grassy fields in the background. Dreaming of trulli rooftops, cliffside towns, and plates of orecchiette? This Puglia itinerary will take you through the highlights of Italy’s heel in just 10 days. It’s the perfect balance: enough time to soak up the main sights without racing, and plenty of delicious food...
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14 Day Puglia Itinerary: A Two-Week Journey Through the Best of Southern Italy 🗓️

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Last Updated on September 26, 2025 by Hazel M

A winding road leads to a hilltop castle reminiscent of Alberobello's charm, surrounded by trees and lush greenery under a blue sky. Looking for the perfect two-week road trip itinerary for Puglia, Italy? This itinerary will take you on a memorable journey through the highlights of Puglia, allowing you to immerse yourself in its culture, indulge in its delicious cuisine, and explore its architectural wonders.
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Puglia Travel Guide: Sun-Drenched Towns & Trulli Dreams 🇮🇹

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Last Updated on September 26, 2025 by Hazel M

White hillside townscape of Ostuni, Puglia, Italy under a partly cloudy sky, featuring historic architecture, cobbled streets, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Dreaming of golden beaches, ancient olive groves, and pasta piled high with burrata? You’re in the right place. Welcome to Puglia – Italy’s glorious heel, where every cobbled alley and coastal cliff feels like it belongs in a movie.
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Puglia Bucket List: 15 Unmissable Places to Visit in Southern Italy 🌟

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Last Updated on September 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 🍷

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Last Updated on September 26, 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 🍝

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Last Updated on September 26, 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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