Quick coverage of our October 2023 Puglian road trip, highlighting our second stop of Otranto. Blown away by the low prices in low season, especially on food and drink. Out of Bari, Monopoli, Lecce, Alberobello, Gallipoli and Ostuni, we share why Otranto may work for you.
A break from festive cheer and a throwback to October sunshine. This post brings together ALL the Puglian content in one handy article. Consider living the dolce vita in 2023.
Deviating away from Scottish travels to showcase some of our Italian finds. This is our second year exploring Puglia in the low season of October, and Gallipoli was our first stop of 2023 where we discovered unexpected underground olive oil presses and festive nativities.
Escape the winter chill with a blast of sunshine from Puglia’s capital, Bari.
I’ll get back to Scotland soon, but currently a few more treats from Puglia. Italy can be exceptionally beautiful, but Lecce is a markedly handsome city built in soft creamy limestone. We made it part of our 10 day road trip but never expected to find an amphitheatre in the centre of town.
Things to Do in Alberobello – This small town’s architecture, conical houses called ‘trulli’, is so quirky it’s like something from a fairytale and wouldn’t…
Easy holiday from Edinburgh – Monopoli is a beautiful coastal town in Puglia, but don’t let its old town charm make you think there’s nothing there for kids and families. Plus we found a stunning hotel with a pool by the sea that was really reasonable.
Bookmark this traditional ‘trulli’ family accommodation for your next Italian escape. We’re just back from 10 days in 22-26 degree heat in the October holidays at low season prices. Thoroughly recommend it.
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Things to Do in Manta & Saluzzo – Just a wee flash back to summer. On our Italian trip in early May we experienced a…
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