Roots of Puglia
/Dive into Puglia’s heart—winding through storied caves of ancient ceramics, tasting centuries-old olive oils, and sipping bold Primitivo, this region blends history, art, and flavor like nowhere else.
Read MoreFrom alpine lakes to sun-drenched coastlines, this is where you’ll find stories from my travels across Italy—the hidden corners, the unexpected delights, the journeys that stay with you. Want new wanderlust in your inbox once a month? Sign up for The Grapevine.
Dive into Puglia’s heart—winding through storied caves of ancient ceramics, tasting centuries-old olive oils, and sipping bold Primitivo, this region blends history, art, and flavor like nowhere else.
Read MoreReturn with me to Matera’s Sassi—an ancient cave city carved from limestone and filled with history, shadows, and stories. This literary travel guide combines reflections on Carlo Levi, Basilicata culture, folklore, and slow travel with practical insight into why Matera is one of Italy’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Read MoreThere is an art to starting from scratch. Let me show you.
Read MoreAn intimate guide for how to experience Matera’s Sassi beyond the postcards.
Read MoreOur visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read MoreHow Gallipoli takes the Italian concept of “mangia pesce” and turns it into a lifestyle and an art form.
Read MoreI bet you’ve never heard of Torre Chianca. Will you want to go there after reading this post? Let’s see….
Read MoreWebsite for Michelle Damiani, author of Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center, the funny and heartfelt memoir of an American family living in Spello, as well as Santa Lucia, a page-turner set on the Umbria border.
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