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Puglia Road Trip, Part 3: Trulli Houses Charm
Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Puglia, Italy, is famous for its fairytale-like trulli—whitewashed limestone huts with conical, dry-stone roofs. Key highlights include wandering the, Rione Monti district with over 1,000 trulli shops, visiting the, Trullo Sovrano and exploring the, quiet Aia Piccola residential area.

Cookie & Keller
May 144 min read


Cave Houses of Puglia Road Trip, Part 2: Matera and the fascinating UNESCO site
Explore the Cave Houses of Matera, Italy. Discover the Sassi region, UNESCO history, cave hotels, and the best things to do in Matera.

Cookie & Keller
May 76 min read


Southern Puglia Road Trip, Part 1 of 3: Small Towns, Coastal Gems, Senic Drives from Lecce
Travel Tips for Southern Puglia Road Trip: Small Towns and Coastal Gems from Lecce

Cookie & Keller
Apr 306 min read


Colonia del Sacramento day trip from Bueno Aires, Punta del Este's shopping and beaches beckon roadies
Planning a day trip from Buenos Aires? Discover why Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, is one of South America's best-kept travel secrets. Wander cobblestone streets, explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoy waterfront cafés, and continue your adventure to Punta del Este and other unforgettable destinations in Uruguay.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 25, 20244 min read


Colonia itinerary: City's charms attract international visitors to quaint historic town
NOW A QUAINT little tourist town in southwestern Uruguay, Colonia del Sacramento has a rich and stormy history.

Cookie & Keller
Mar 28, 20244 min read


Guatemala's ruins provide fascinating look at long ago Mayan life
Guatemala offers access to the Mayan culture's spectacular archeological sites, where one can actually walk through (and surprisingly "on") some beautiful monuments and ruins.

Cookie & Keller
Feb 14, 20203 min read


Herculaneum travel guide: 'Lost city' is well preserved, historic village five centuries B.C, better preserved than Pompei and nearby
Buried beneath the slopes of Vesuvius, Ercolano (in Italian) was once a thriving "vacation town" for wealthy Romans. Herculaneum or Ercolano -- is just 10 miles from Pompei, worth a sidetrip. Many believe it is better preserved and more interesting than the better known Pompei. The town next to it renamed itself Herculaneum (formerly Resina) in 1969 to reflect its connection to the "found city."

Cookie & Keller
Jan 11, 20193 min read


Delos Greece UNESCO World Heritage island
Step onto the sacred island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where mythology, ancient ruins, and Aegean beauty converge. Wander through marble streets, crumbling temples, and the legendary birthplace of Apollo, just a short boat ride from Mykonos.

Cookie & Keller
Jan 12, 20183 min read


Seville Spain seduces with its architecture, tapas, flamenco and orange trees
Discover the vibrant soul of Andalusia with a journey to Seville, Spain—a city where history and modern life move to the same rhythm. From the haunting passion of flamenco to the intricate beauty of the Alcázar, Seville delights at every turn, offering a rich and unforgettable experience for every traveler.

Cookie & Keller
Jan 17, 20143 min read
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