Puglia

Discover why little-known Matera has shot its way to the top of Europe’s must-visit list this year, as the 2019 European Capital of Culture ...

It’s noon on the first day of our Puglia cycling tour when we pedal into Otranto, one of the region’s most historic port ...

We’ve been singing the praises of Puglia for years, and it’s a matter of real pride at B&R that Puglia is now, for the sixth year in ...

Having guided B&R trips for the past few years, I have so many fond memories of on-the-road moments with travellers, and it so happens that ...

Make your way to the very heel of Italy’s boot to discover the lesser-known, yet spectacular seaside secrets of coastal Puglia. With the longest ...

Even in our era of fast travel, Puglia is not easy to get to. A peninsula tacked onto the far end of another much larger one, it is nominally ...

Featuring a walled acropolis and whitewashed buildings that stand as a testament to its Eastern influences, Ostuni is known as La Perla Bianca, "The White ...

With stunning baroque architecture, gorgeous views and an abundance of Puglia's famous wine and olive oil, Lecce is a work of art unto ...

“One more push – you’re doing great!” urges my partner. My limbs are burning, small sacrifice for the euphoria I feel reaching the top and speeding downhill past carpeted fields of wildflowers and knotted olive trees, the warm salty air in my ...

Francis Ford Coppola made his name directing a film in which people were presented with offers they “couldn’t refuse.” But unlike the characters he brought to life in The Godfather, Mr Coppola only makes offers that people can’t refuse because they’re simply so tempting! Take the Palazzo Margherita, for ...

"Escape the crowds of tourists and make your own tracks on a bike tour, the best way to uncover a region at your own pace. We’ve rounded up fifteen breathtaking bike tours around the world that will take you past ancient glaciers, active volcanoes, bustling villages, lava-sand beaches, and more. So grab your helmet—and your sense of adventure—and let’s hit the ...

We caught up to the acclaimed director and hotelier to discuss our shared passions for storytelling, wine and the simple pleasures of Italy's ...

"Long ago, I promised myself that I would take a biking trip through some obscure corridor of Europe, going in-depth over a small ...

This year, our annual Guide Gathering descended on Alberobello, Puglia to discuss the summer that was. ...

Where in the world can you savor the cuisine, soak up the sun, burn off the local pasta, and view the ancient wonders of 16th century ...

Chef Roberto is easily my favourite person I met in Puglia all year – and I was down there A LOT and had the chance to meet a lot of really nice ...

We knew B&R Guide Luca Pacchioni loved Puglia. But when we saw the pics he took on a trip last summer, his passion became even more apparent. ...

Many of these works capture the special qualities of a particular region and will provide you a much deeper sense of history and its ...