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8 Best Luxury Hotels in Puglia
From Lecce to the Salento coast and on into the gorgeous Valle d'Itria, we share 8 of our favorite luxury hotels for an elegant escape while exploring Puglia.
Best Peru Travel Agents
A country of incredible geographic and cultural diversity, Peru is a place like no other on earth. To plan your trip here, do it better with a local travel agent!
A Local's Perfect One Week Sardinia Itinerary
Discover Sardinia’s least-known region and bask in a week of uncrowded beaches, pre-historic settlements, authentic villages, and some of the Mediterranean’s best food and wine!
12 of the Best Beaches in Sardinia - A Local Guide to Sea & Sand
From La Maddalena’s emerald bays and pink sands to the wild beaches of Cabras and the Costa Verde, discover Sardinia’s best beaches through the eyes of a local!
Visiting Spain in September
A local guide for how to plan the perfect September visit to just about any part of Spain.
13 Great Day Trips from Lisbon
Have a few extra days in Lisbon and need to decide what to do? Check out our local guide to 13 great day trips from Lisbon!
29 Fabulous Athens Restaurants
A local’s guide to Athens’ best restaurants. Great local eats across 12 Athens neighborhoods.
Where to Eat and Drink in Porto According to a Local
Favorite local spots to eat, drink, and make merry during a visit to Portugal’s second city, Porto!
Where to stay in Porto - A local’s guide to Porto’s neighborhoods
Discover Porto’s storied neighborhoods through the eyes of a local.
How to Find a Good Travel Agent
How to find the perfect local travel agent for any type of trip.
19 Great Day Trips from Rome
Whether you’re planning an extended stay in Rome or just have an extra day to fill, check out our ideas for 19 fabulous day trips from the city!
When to Visit Egypt
A guide to visiting Egypt in all four seasons. The best time to come, how to avoid the crowds, and where to visit at any time of the year.
6 Travel Tips for Planning an Authentic Malta Trip
Advice from a local on how to plan an authentic trip to the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino.
The Definitive Guide to Wine & Wine Touring in Tuscany
Where to stay, wines to try, mistakes to avoid, and everything you need to know to plan the perfect Tuscan wine tour!
Where to Stay in Athens - A Local’s Guide
The insider scoop on how to find that “just right” neighborhood for your visit to Greece’s capital city.
How to Get from Athens to Santorini
We’ve broken down all your options for ferries, flights, taxis, transfers, and every means of public transportation in Athens and Santorini.
Where to eat in Bari, Italy
Long scorned as a place to fly into and immediately get away from, Puglia’s capital city is now one of the most interesting food destinations in the region. Let’s eat!
Madeira's Best Restaurants: A Local’s Guide to Food and Dining in Portugal's stunning archipelago
Find out what to eat in Madeira, and where to eat it, in this comprehensive Madeira food guide. Discover dishes every traveler should try and some of the best local restaurants on the island!
A local’s guide to the 8 best restaurants in Sardinia
Sardinian food is all about freshness and local flavors, so come discover the best restaurants this beautiful island has to offer. Buon appetito!
15 Typical Foods to Try in Puglia
Local guide and eater extraordinaire, Puglia expert Paolo takes us on a journey around Puglia through 15 local specialties every visitor should try.