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Alba: the perfect base for exploring wineries, hilltop towns and truffles

Alba is probably most famous for its white truffles. But even if, like me, you’re not a fan, this Italian[…]

Turin was once the capital of the Savoy kingdom (and later of Italy itself), so its beautiful royal palaces and[…]

Much as I loved our adventures around Puglia, the highlight of the trip was undoubtedly Matera, which is just across[…]

On a road trip to Puglia, one stop not to be missed is Alberobello, a small town filled with 1,500[…]

After a couple of days in sparkling white Ostuni, our Puglian road trip saw us heading further down the heel[…]

Puglia might only be the heel at the bottom of Italy’s boot, but it’s an area that delivers a big[…]

Ravenna is one of those places that you can’t believe isn’t more famous. True it’s one of many art towns[…]

A trip to Italy’s Emilia Romagna region isn’t complete without a visit to Modena, home of balsamic vinegar and a[…]