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Pizzica di San Vito, Puglia’s traditional dance originating in Salento photo copyright World Music Academy, San Vito dei Normanni
Puglia Cuture

Love Salento | the San Vito Feeling: Pizzica in Puglia

Summer nights in Salento have a...
LuigiMaxFeb 24, 2024Jul 5, 20241 Comment on Love Salento | the San Vito Feeling: Pizzica in Puglia
The sassi of Matera. Matera Guide by the Puglia Guys
City GuidesHistory

Love Matera | From Caves to Culture, Shame to Pride

Nestled in the southern Italian region...
LuigiMaxFeb 21, 2024Mar 31, 202512 Comments on Love Matera | From Caves to Culture, Shame to Pride
The Pappamusci from Francavilla Fontana are the Holy Week celebrations in Puglia. Francavilla Fontana’s Holy Week traditions are known for their unique and elaborate costumes. Holy Week from Easter in Puglia by the Puglia Guys
EasterPuglia Cuture

The Passion and Pain | Aspects of Holy Week in Puglia

Easter in Puglia can feel like...
LuigiMaxFeb 7, 2024May 24, 20241 Comment on The Passion and Pain | Aspects of Holy Week in Puglia
Vineyard at Torre Guaceto, Puglia
Food and Drink

Love Italian wine? Love Puglia – Puglia Wine Guide

In 2024, Italy is estimated to be the...
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Pizzica watching on a trullo. Puglia Travel Trends 2024 by the Puglia Guys
Puglia Cuture

Insider Puglia | Love Puglia’s Top 2024 Travel Trends Guide

Puglia, the southern Italian region making...
LuigiMaxJan 2, 2024Jan 10, 20244 Comments on Insider Puglia | Love Puglia’s Top 2024 Travel Trends Guide
Pizzica watching on a trullo. Puglia Travel Trends 2024 by the Puglia Guys
Puglia Cuture

Unlocking Authentic Puglia Will Maximise Your Vacation Experience

In recent years, the travel landscape...
LuigiMaxJan 1, 2024Jan 2, 2024
Panettone - traditional and three chocolate artisan panettone from Emalu pasticceria in Puglia. From the Puglia Guys Guide to Panettone, Italy’s traditional Christmas cake. Eat Puglia with the Puglia Guys.
Food and Drink

Love Panettone: Unwrapping the Italian Christmas Tradition

As the festive season approaches, Italy...
LuigiMaxNov 27, 2023Dec 4, 2024
Castro. A small Salento seaside town with a picturesque harbor. A public beach with rocky shelves and concrete piers, popular with locals and visitors all summer long. Photo copyright ©️ the Puglia Guys.
City Guides

Love Puglia, Love Castro | Castro Travel Guide

Overview The journey along Salento’s scenic...
LuigiMaxSep 14, 2023Jun 22, 2024
Gallipoli City Guide by the Puglia Guys
City Guides

Gallipoli | Two Towns Entwined in Tide and Time

Gallipoli | A Tale Of Two...
LuigiMaxSep 3, 2023Mar 4, 202512 Comments on Gallipoli | Two Towns Entwined in Tide and Time
Polpo in umido recipe by the Puglia Guys. Eat Puglia, eat Italian food by the Puglia Guys-
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Love Puglia, Eat Puglia | Polpo in umido (recipe)

Polpo in Umido is not just...
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