Beautiful Puglia is our featured region this month of July, and here's our round-up of ten towns you should plan on seeing when planning a trip to Italy's sun-bleached heel.

What's coming to Puglia this Summer? We look at seven superb events and festivals in the region over the next few weeks.

Go on a Puglia olive oil tour by following the Strada dell’Olio di Puglia, a gastronomic route in the province of Brindisi.

Next we move north to the region of Tuscany, with three top Tuscan road trip suggestions for anyone looking for hidden spots in this popular region.

For our latest #DualLanguage feature, we let you know how Puglia’s iconic trulli architecture was born.  

Artisan-made kitchenware is the star of our shop this week, first up is our oval saucepan - Linea Domus - made from slabs of solid copper, hand-hammered and tinned entirely with pure material. Want something truly unique? MELA-dÏ is inspired by the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ and is built around this basic concept.

Eggplant is the star of this popular Italian southern dish, try our recipe for Sicilian eggplant caponata. Also try one of our favorite seafood recipes 'calamari in umido' or stewed calamari with peas.

Our summer accomodation pick of the week is this pretty trullo located only 3 kms from the market town of Cisternino. 

Looking to buy in Italy? Check out this farm for sale in Apulia's Salento - "Torre Pinta" nestled in the green countryside of Puglia. Or what about living in a modern, restored trullo in the heart of the Itria Valley.

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