Conversation about life, culture, food and travel in Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot. Served up in English with a drizzle of Italian. Che bello!
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by The Puglia Guys

Conversation about life, culture, food and travel in Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot. Served up in English with a drizzle of Italian. Che bello! Follow us on Instagram @PugliaGuys
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May 13, 2026
<p>We visit Brindisi, one of Puglia's most underrated cities. Brindisi was once one of the great crossroads of the entire Mediterranean world. Julius Caesar blockaded its harbour. The Roman Empire's legions marched east from here. Crusader armies set sail from these waters for the Holy Land. Virgil, the greatest poet of the ancient world, died here. Shakespeare wrote about it. And in 1943, when Rome fell to German occupation, Brindisi became the capital city of Italy.</p> <p>Our <a href= "https://www.pugliaguys.com/2026/03/28/brindisi-guide/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Brindisi guide</a> has details of all locations and restaurants recommended.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pugliaguys/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram</a> for frequent video stories, reels, photos, ideas and other information to inspire your stay in Puglia.</p>

April 29, 2026
<p>We visit Locorotondo, one of the prettiest towns in Puglia's Valle d'Itria. We cover the old town's highlights and walking route, the remarkable churches — including what is probably the oldest in the Valle d'Itria — Locorotondo's own DOC white wine appellation, which is significantly underrated, the best places to eat and drink, and the Locus Festival, which brings some of Italy's most interesting music programming to a masseria just outside town every August.There's also a word on Christmas, which Locorotondo does beautifully. </p> <p>You can find <a href= "https://www.pugliaguys.com/2025/12/12/love-puglia-locorotondo-a-complete-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our complete guide to Locorotondo here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pugliaguys/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on Instagram</a> for frequent video stories, reels, photos, ideas and other information to inspire your stay in Puglia.</p> <p> </p>

April 20, 2026
<p>A little Italian goes a long way! </p> <p>Italian is a beautiful language. It sings to you, and it's fun to try speaking it back. Even learning just a few simple words when visiting – ciao, buongiorno, grazie – brings a small sense of achievement. It's polite, and shows respect. Most travellers quickly discover that even a handful of basic phrases can lead to warmer interactions and more enjoyable everyday moments during a trip.</p> <p>In this episode Teresa from <a href= "https://www.puntoevirgolaschool.it/en/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Punto e virgola Italian language school</a> in Grottaglie coaches Scott Maxwell, the Puglia Guys perpetual Italian language learner, with some helpful words and phrases. At 16:20 she goes over the correct pronunciation of all your favourite Puglia destinations! No more tripping up over Alberobello, Ceglie, Cisternino, Otranto, Polignano and Taranto...</p> <p>To see the words and phrases in print, head to our <a href= "https://www.pugliaguys.com/2023/03/21/speakitalian/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Parli Italiano?</a> website resource. For information on face to face or online Italian courses, as well as immersive Italian language experiences on offer at Punto e virgola, <a href="https://www.puntoevirgolaschool.it/en/contacts/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">contact Teresa</a> or <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/teresa_puntoevirgola/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">follow them on Instagram</a>. </p>
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