Pisa, Italy is known for its leaning tower, but there is so much more to the city than a single sight! In addition to seeing the tower that stands with a slant, we are highlighting the Best Things To Do in Pisa, Italy!… Read the rest
Gallipoli, Italy: Top Things To See on a Day Trip
Gallipoli, Italy is a serene seashore town along the western coast of the Salentina Peninsula, which is better known as the Heel of Italy’s Boot.
The quaint Gallipoli Old Town occupies an island, which is connected to the mainland via a bridge.… Read the rest
Top 10 Things To Do in Lecce, Italy
Lecce, Italy is quintessentially Italian. The historically preserved, walled city is situated in the Puglia region…also known as the Heel of Italy’s Boot.
Buried in the twisting cobblestone lanes of the Lecce old city center are hidden gems – like Baroque churches, half-revealed Roman ruins, family-run restaurants and artist studios. … Read the rest
15-Day London, Paris, Rome Itinerary
When my mom and sister revealed their zealous plans for their 15-day London, Paris, Rome Itinerary, I was curious how they planned their European trip.
To be honest, I was skeptical that they would be able to pull it off! Creating a 15 Days in Europe Itinerary to these top three cities is no easy feat. … Read the rest
Crossing The Adriatic Sea: Italy to Montenegro
It’s no secret that flying is our preferred method of travel, we are Jetsetting Fools, after all.. Even in Southeast Asia – the land of Travel-by-Bus – we relied on planes to get us from city to city.
Every once in a while, however, we choose a different route – as was the case when it came to crossing the Adriatic Sea.… Read the rest
Lecce Restaurants: What and Where To Eat in Lecce, Italy
There is so much to love about Lecce, Italy – the unearthed Roman ruins, the extravagant Baroque architecture and, of course, the incredibly delectable local Puglia cuisine.
We spent a month in Lecce sampling everything from traditional fare to aperitivo to scrumptious sandwiches.… Read the rest
10 Fun Bars in Lecce, Italy: Beer, Wine and Cocktails
We didn’t have high expectations for the bars in Lecce, Italy. It is a small, historic town that markets its architecture more than its nightlife.
Being in the middle of a lesser-known, but excellent Italian wine region, we’d certainly see wine bars.… Read the rest
14 Charming Churches in Lecce, Italy
Lecce is home to an astounding number of churches. In fact, there are 22 churches in Lecce, Italy listed on the local tourist map of the historic city center.
Found tucked down quiet cobblestone lanes and featured on spacious squares, Lecce churches were designed to impress.… Read the rest
Lecce Museums: 6 Must-See Museums in Lecce, Italy
Lecce features numerous museums that exhibit details of the ancient past and focus on the city’s incredible art history. During our stay in the city (that saw a string of rainy days), we visited 6 Lecce Museums.
The museums in Lecce are fairly inexpensive to enter – and one is free!… Read the rest
Exploring Piazza del Duomo in Lecce, Italy
The historic Piazza del Duomo in Lecce, Italy is the most beautiful square in the city! Acting as the religious center of town, the Lecce Piazza Duomo is home to some of the most ornately decorated Baroque buildings in Puglia.
Unlike many European city squares, the Lecce Piazza del Duomo is enclosed on three sides.… Read the rest