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In many respects, Puglia and Basilicata are the perfect destinations, offering not only some of Italy's loveliest beaches but also a sublime climate, a series of fascinating towns, a number of important archaeological sites and, last but certainly not least, an excellent culinary tradition bristling with local specialities!
If you think you know a place, try looking at it through the eyes of another. You will find their awe intact. This is what happened to us, a photographer, Stephanie Gengotti and journalist, Giada Valdannini, travelling with UNCOVR Travel between Puglia and Basilicata.
Read MoreTourism has proven a driving resource in the development of Southern Italy, with major investments in the roads and infrastructure being made. But how do you avoid the fast, easy mass tourism, which is notsustainable in the long run and neither respects the local economy nor the heritage?
Read MoreMasseria Moroseta’s rooms are very coveted. But even at a glance, it’s easy to understand why the B&B attracts such an inspired clientele, counting numerous creatives from the design industry as guests.
Read MoreSooner this year, as we was departing for our gastronomic and oenophilic tour of Puglia and Basilicata, we had the chance to be joined by the creative duo of Nuria Val and Coke Bartrina.
Read MoreFormerly a fisherman’s hatchery of the 19th century, La Peschiera today is a luxury hotel with 13 rooms that bring the mind, body and soul into harmony with the great expanse of the Adriatic sea they face. Each room has a private terrace and direct access to the natural seawater pool for an intimate and peaceful atmosphere
Read MorePerpetually illuminated by warm, golden-hour light, Masseria Salamina is a 17th-century country estate in Fasano that has been converted into a rustic hotel and restaurant. Family-run for over 30 years, Masseria Salamina’s high standards of hospitality contribute to an elevated experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the decelerated delights of agricultural tourism.
Read MoreAbout fifteen kilometers in-land, Crispiano is a small town that expresses another side of Puglia. Worth a visit for the distinct countryside estate and vineyard Masseria Amastuola alone, the region is deeply tied to rural life and the cultivation of wine and produce
Read MoreOriginally from the Veneto region, Gian Paolo Buziol fell for Matera in the early 2010s. Today he has successfully married his passion for wine with his entrepreneurial sense and nurtured a labour of love: the Enoteca dai Tosi, an upscale wine bar set in a historic cave.
Read MorePuglia is certainly known for its unique geological landscape, but the town of Grottaglie in Taranto is particularly renowned for its ceramic production. We spoke with mother Enza Fasano and daughter Giovanna Alò, fourth and fifth generation ceramists respectively, about the artisanal traditions of their hometown.
Read MoreFounded by 2 brothers in the inviting town of Lecce, Bros’ Restaurant grew to be a labour of love.
Read MoreMatera is the third most ancient city in the world, but until recently, it was a city that was “forgotten”. However, in the last twenty-five years or so, Matera has been experiencing something of a resurgence.
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