Are you familiar with the Italian phrase "La Dolce Vita"? It means "enjoying life's pleasures, indulging, and cultivating joy."

In this episode, I am thrilled to share our adventures in Italy with you. We just returned from a jam-packed adventure that lasted 12 days. The good news is that we traveled through Italy for 12 days! The bad news is that I covered a lot of ground—maybe too much.

After one night in Rome, we took a high-speed train to Bari, rented a car, and drove south through Puglia. In Puglia, you are literally in the heel of Italy's boot, and our itinerary was ambitious. We stopped in Lecce, Alberobello, Polignano a mare, Monopoli and Matera.

Truthfully, if you have yet to research or plan to go to this region of Italy, these names will sound like any other Italian village. However, once you hear me describe them, you should be ready to decide whether you want to see them too! Let's look at this as an introduction. I wish I had access to a podcast episode like this one when planning my trip!

Highlights in this episode

• Where is the region of Puglia, and why should I go there? (Hint: It's spectacular!)
• Tips to create your own itinerary
• Hot tip about Rome
• The most amazing hotel we have ever stayed!
• Craig's "Best Breakfast of his life"
• What are trulli?
• How to enjoy La Dolce Vita!

This episode is meant as an introduction to another wonderful region of Italy. Each region offers its own kind of magic, culinary focus, and traditions. You will find that each region is so special, as are the people who live there!

Which regions of Italy have you been to?

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Rome

The Tribune Hotel

Lecce

Palazzo Maresgallo

Matera

Sexitantio

Montefollonico

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