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On September 19th, 2023, my partner Michael and I departed from Boston to Rome for a three-month trip to Europe. How did we get to this point in our lives where we could drop all responsibility and go? I call this our “semester abroad”. If the college kids do it, why can’t two adults in their early 60’s? We planned and embarked on an amazing journe...

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Alberobello is a small town in the Puglia region, characterized by its unique charm and historical significance. Located in the province of Bari, it sits on the picturesque Itria Valley, a landscape characterized by rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards. The town’s name, meaning “beautiful tree,” hints at its lush surroundings and natural beau...

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One of the most iconic sights in the Puglia region of Italy, Alberobello draws visitors with its unique and picturesque Trulli, traditional Puglian homes characterised by their charming conical, stoned roofs. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberobello’s unique beauty and cultural significance make it a must-visit destination while spen...

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There’s an Italian proverb: “A chi vuole non mancano modi.” Its closest English translation is “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” An ode to the grit and determination of Italy’s people, it’s far from the passive (and clichéd) concepts of “la dolce vita” or “il dolce far niente” so praised abroad.  Yes, the country has a much better balance of w...

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The travel itinerary company Earth Trekkers has highlighted a hidden Italian commune with beautiful views and fairytale cottages. Many tourists enjoy a trip to Italy thanks to its incredibly rich and varied history, which gives cities such as Rome, Naples and Milan beautiful architecture and delicious food. However, Julie, a travel expert at Earth...

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In Italy’s heel of the boot, elves must’ve been afoot throughout the fairytale village of Alberobello, the world’s only enclave of 1,500 hobbit-like, stone trulli houses seemingly painted in white powdered sugar and capped with roofs resembling pointy gray party hats. To magically ward off demons, some trulli are marked with symbols, such as an arr...

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Nothing can prepare a person for their first Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda experience. While there is no such thing as a “typical” Alta Moda celebration, they all center around events in astonishing and exclusive locations—this year, in Puglia—with clients and celebrities from across the globe invited to preview (and to be the first to purchase) grandi...

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Italy holds claim to 58 UNESCO sites (the most of any nation), with 31 additional sites on the tentative list right now. It’s incredible; all that history and enlightenment from a country slightly larger than the state of Arizona. And it means that no matter how many times you’ve been to Italy, there’s always so much more to see, and do. While I do...

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Have you ever seen photos of a place and think “that can’t be real.” Well, that’s what we thought when we first saw photos of Alberobello. This tiny town looks like it has been plucked from the pages of a fairytale. Alberobello is famous forits trulli, smallround buildings with conicalroofs made of stone. Stroll the hilly maze of streets, shop for...

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Alberobello is famous for its unique architecture and specifically for the white houses characterized by a stone conical roof, known as Trulli. About their technical construction, these are small, round houses made of white bricks, then grey stones and above this, they feature conical roofs built up of corbelled limestone slabs. It is a main touris...

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