San Giovanni Rotondo (Puglia)

Bordered by olive trees and citrus groves, this Puglian paradise between Bari and Brindisi is the perfect place to do a whole lot of nothing.

From the tip of Puglia to the island of Sicily, the beautiful macchia mediterranea — Mediterranean scrub — of southern Italy is in flames. Here’s what to know to stay safe and informed.

The quintessential pre-dinner snack of Puglia and much of southern Italy, taralli have been called the “potato chip of Italy” for their ubiquity. Here’s how they got that status.

Outside of Puglia's familiar trulli-lined tourism hotspots like Alberobello are scores of coastal towns worth exploring. The sleepy charm of colorful Molfetta makes it a prime pick.