I visited Italy on a tight budget in 2023, so instead of hopping between hotels across Puglia, I picked one home base and did day trips from there. That base was Monopoli Italy, and it turned out to be one of the best travel decisions I made that whole summer. Monopoli gave me everything I wanted ...
Monopoli Italy: A Budget Traveler’s Guide to Puglia’s Seaside Gem
How to visit Alberobello Italy on a day trip (without the crowds)
I visited Alberobello Italy on a day trip while backpacking through Italy on a budget back in 2023, and it's still one of the most surreal places I've ever wandered through. One minute you're on a normal Puglian street, and the next you're surrounded by hundreds of little white houses topped with ...
How to explore Polignano a Mare on a budget
Perched on limestone cliffs above the turquoise Adriatic Sea, Polignano a Mare is one of the most photographed towns in Puglia, Italy - and for good reason. Between its whitewashed old town, dramatic sea caves, and the iconic Lama Monachile Beach, Polignano a Mare has earned its reputation as a ...
Ostuni Italy: An Honest Guide to Puglia’s White City
Perched on a hilltop, Ostuni, Italy is one of the most photogenic towns in Puglia. Locals call it La Città Bianca - or the White City - popular for its maze of whitewashed houses, medieval alleys, and sun-bleached staircases. In this short guide I will tell you where the best photo spots ...
Visit Grotta Del Vento: The Hidden Gem of Tuscany
Tucked into the Apuan Alps in the province of Lucca, Grotta Del Vento (the "Wind Cave") is one of Tuscany's most fascinating underground destinations, a limestone cave system where you can actually feel the mountain breathing. If you're planning a trip through the Garfagnana area, here's everything ...
