If there's one time every year when all we Italians drop everything and go on holiday it's the summer. For us 'summer holidays' mean almost without exception going to the sea: sunbathing, lying on the beach, relaxing in the warm water. It's a tradition that goes back generations: heading for the sea for your summer holiday is an absolute 'must'. Some of us use our holiday time to head off to popular foreign destinations like [...]
Anyone looking for a holiday home in Puglia for a summer holiday usually wants to be right on the coast, or on the beach. There are lots of beaches in the Salento area: despite being just a small peninsula Salento has lots of rocky coves and kilometre-long beaches. In general there are not many hotels in Salento, so the main way of finding accommodation is to take a privately-owned holiday house or apartment or one [...]
There are lots of stories about the fountain, and it couldn't be otherwise for a monument in Rome that represents not just the city but Italy to people around the world. Unforgettable film sequences have been filmed at the Trevi fountain and numerous superstitions and legends have formed around it, too. We'll take a look at a few of them here in this post. I realise that this place has been the subject of hundreds [...]
What can I say? It doesn't matter where you're from in the world, when you speak about the Trevi Fountain you get a little feeling of home. Doesn't Fellini's La Dolce Vita mean anything to you? Marcello Mastroianni with Anita Ekberg? I'll be talking about the facts and traditions around the Trevi fountain in another post, but for now let's take one step at a time: where exactly is the fountain? What period does it [...]
I asked J.M. Pasquesi to tell us some tips and information about Ancient Rome for kids. The idea came to my mind when my brother's family went to visit Rome for the first time with the new entry Antonio: visiting the Colosseum with him was completely different! So, what to do in Rome with kids? Here's a quick guide to read. You do have to read also Rome for kids: an insider's guide by J.M. [...]
Once in Rome, you'll be going to see the sights, and take in the history and culture. OK, but remember that Rome, as well as being the capital as we have said, is also a capital of Italian gastronomy. And in this blog I also talk about Italian cuisine and recipes. One of Rome's most famous dishes is undoubtedly the pasta dish cacio e pepe. If you come to Rome it's an absolute must to [...]
Are you looking for a villa with a swimming pool to rent in Salento, Puglia? By the sea? Or inland in the countryside? In Salento over the last few years many more villas with pools have come onto the holiday rental market and we, too, at The Puglia Real Estate have researched a selection to offer you. One of the ones we have recently added to our portfolio of properties is Villa Laura. This luxury [...]
Every Italian knows that Italy's most beautiful beaches are found in Puglia. But do you? Do you know which are the most beautiful beaches in Puglia and in all the south of Italy? In this post I have already listed the prettiest beaches in Gallipoli, the capital of the Italian summer beach scene. Here I'm going to tell you about three beaches that you simply can't miss if you're on holiday in Puglia: the beach [...]
The first thing you ask yourself when planning a trip to Rome is about the flight: how do you get to Rome by plane? What airports are there in Rome? In this post I'm going to tell you about the two airports in Rome that you need to click on the airlines' websites to find the flight you want: Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino Airport. Fiumicino Airport (IATA: FCO - ICAO: LIRF) Also known as Leonardo [...]
If you want to go deep into the knowledge of the Roman Colosseum, here are some information about its architecture. I am going to introduce you to the structure of the Colosseum, the arena, the seats and the cellars. The structure of the amphitheatre is made of blocks of travertine (external walls and load-bearing pillars), bricks and blocks of tufa (radial walls and stairs). The exterior of the building is divided into four levels that [...]
When we talk about holidays in Italy, usually we mean in Rome. And when someone comes to Rome, what's the first thing they think of? The Roman Colosseum, the symbol of the Eternal City and of the whole of Italy. For this reason this blog is starting its journey to explore Italy right with the Colosseum and its history dating back thousands of years. It's not only important for its size and magnificence but also [...]
Gallipoli's beaches in Puglia are among the most beautiful and best beaches in Italy. There isn't just one beach in Gallipoli, but many beaches and creeks with rocks and sand. The longest and best known beach is Baia Verde beach, but there are others that you can easily locate in this mini-guide: Lido Conchiglie beach, Padula Bianca beach, Rivabella Beach, Purità beach, and Punta Pizzo beach. Besides Baia Verde beach, of course. The beaches are [...]