Having just got back today from a wonderful press trip as the guest of Borgobianco Resort and Spa this week’s travel snap is a sneak peek of some forthcoming posts.
I’d like to share with you all that I’ve discovered about Puglia, a lesser known region of Italy, including exploring the enchanting town of Polignano a Mare perched on the clifftops overlooking Italy’s Adriatic coast and of course the beautiful 5 star hotel where I stayed.
I’ve met some wonderful and fascinating people including two fabulous chefs, a ‘light’ artist and a fascinating philosopher/poet. I’ve eaten lots of delicious food from delicate fish dishes to tasty foccacia bread and cheese plus exceedingly good vegetable dishes and succulent meats. I’ve been introduced to some new wines and great locally produced beers. Plus I’ve seen amazing sights including the beautiful trulli of Alberobello and the stunning cave system of Castellana Grotte but first I’ll simply tease you with a glimpse of Polignano from the bridge of the Via Traiana, an ancient Roman road that runs along the coast here.
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I’ve always fancied going to Puglia, but it’s not the easiest place to get to from the UK, especially the Midlands. Did you fly to Bari with Ryanair from Stansted?
Hi, I flew from Heathrow to Bari with BA. I was picked up at the airport but I believe you can easily get the train from Bari to Polignano and I couldn’t recommend it more. Really is a lovely town and a great base from which to explore the region. Thanks so much for following my blog. I’m off to check yours out right now!
Sounds wonderful! Will hopefully get there someday!
Oh I would so love to see Puglia. I’ve read much about it. Ah well, more armchair travels coming up!
I had wanted to go there for a very long time and it didn’t disappoint. Hope you make it there too before too long.
Beautiful photo! I’m looking forward to reading more… 🙂
Thanks Meg 😀
Beautiful sight!
Yes, I felt very lucky to be there – a really lovely town and wonderful people
Great photo and you are right it was a tease. Must go some time. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you Max. They’ll be plenty more once I’ve had a chance to edit them.
Ahhh.. Polignano a Mare! I visited about 4 months ago, and it was beyond lovely. I found it interesting how some of the homes were built right on the edges of the cliffs! How did you arrive there? Did you take the train there from Bari?
Hi Jodi, No, luckily for me the hotel picked me up from the airport. Did you take the train? Was it an easy journey?
Yep! I took the train. It was only 3 euros, and the journey was quite lovely! I was only there for the day though. I went back to Bari in the afternoon, but what a nice side trip it was!