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There are no shortage of hotels from which to choose when planning to visit cities in the southern Italy region of Puglia. From Bari to Trani. Brindisi to Lecce. And every city in between. But in my opinion, much of…

Many folks who travel to Italy are often lulled into the false notion that everyone speaks English in Italy. While that may be true of the majority of those in tourism professions in large cities like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice…

Does one of your New Year’s Resolutions involve becoming a carry-on only traveler?  If so, then you have come to the right place!  For years I’ve been extolling the virtues and benefits of carry-on travel, but I understand the time…

Those who have traveled to Paris before know that the city has some very solid transportation options.  The Paris Metropolitan, RER, buses, Bat-o-bus, Vogué0 ferry service and of course Paris’s green bike sharing program – called Velib‘. But, Paris keeps…

As you know, I just returned from a research trip to Puglia, also known as Apulia.  And though I know that not everyone should or would travel to Puglia, I can definitely see this region, which is the heel of…

Up to this point, the three most popular transportation options to Rome’s city center from the main Leonardo DaVinci Fiumicino Airport have been: the standard taxi ride, that will run you upward of €50 one way. the ‘Leonardo Express’ train…

I am very excited to report that in just a few days I will be traveling to Puglia!  I’ve never been to this region of southern Italy, the heel of the boot to be exact, so it will be fun…

One of the things I love most about authentic Italian food is the flavor of the good-quality ingredients and how just using a few you can create flavorful and uncomplicated dishes. Homemade pasta, with just a few ingredients can make…

This month’s Travel Photo Friday shot was submitted by Joshua C. Forest.  It’s an evening shot of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Joshua writes this about his photo: “My hostel was right near the Blue Mosque, so I spent some time…