Only in retrospect did I realize that we actually spent most of our vacation in Calabria. Starting with Cosenza, the day in Paola, our stays in the Pollino and Sila National Parks, and our visits to San Giovanni in Fiore, Lorica, Tropea, Pizzo, and the caves of Zungri. From Bari to Cosenza We leave the port city of Bari and
Puglia – White Towns, Bread and James Bond For me, **Puglia** is all about the “white” towns of **Bari, Ostuni, Cisternino, Martina Franca**, and of course **Alberobello**. But Puglia is also **Gravina in Puglia**, best known for its impressive aqueduct, which even made an appearance in a **James Bond** film. And then there is **Altamura**, the southern Italian town said
Basilicata may not be the best-known region in southern Italy. I certainly hadn’t heard much about it until—well, until I watched the last James Bond film, *No Time to Die*. And then, right at the beginning of the movie, there was this scene set in a stunning town somewhere in Italy. My only thought was: *I have to go there
I don’t know about you, but in times of crisis, I find spending time with animals incredibly relaxing. Sababurg Zoo had been on our bucket list for quite a while. As a big falcon fan, I always enjoy bird shows — and that’s exactly what the zoo in the Reinhardswald offers. Here’s a little tip right away: try to attend
