Puglia Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Puglia Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 If You’re in Italy, Try This Wine From a Small Region in the South https://travelerdreams.com/if-youre-in-italy-try-this-wine-from-a-small-region-in-the-south/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14367 In Italy’s southern Salento region, recognizable as the heel of the country’s boot shape, a couple of special grapes grow that make exquisite wines. One is called Negroamaro, and it is a dark-skinned grape from which dark, tannic, berry-like wine is created. This wine is valuable and delicious and is much more expensive and rare […]

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In Italy’s southern Salento region, recognizable as the heel of the country’s boot shape, a couple of special grapes grow that make exquisite wines. One is called Negroamaro, and it is a dark-skinned grape from which dark, tannic, berry-like wine is created. This wine is valuable and delicious and is much more expensive and rare outside of Italy. Here is why you should try ordering it if you are ever in Italy.

Ancient Roots

The Negroamaro grape is native to the Salento region and has been grown there for over a thousand years. You can find wines today that are grown from vineyards that are nearly a hundred years old. This means the grapes are authentic and the wine that comes from them is wholly unique.

Climate

There are a couple of other vineyards that grow these grapes in other parts of the world including California and Australia, but none are as successful or as old as in Salento. The grape flourishes in the arid heat of the Southern Puglia region, needing little water and surviving year after year.

The Name

The name “Negroamaro” is thought to come from the wine’s color and taste. “Negro,” meaning black, refers to the grape’s very dark color. “Amaro”, meaning bitter, comes from its special bitter, tannic flavor hinted with spices and berries.

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3 Cities in Europe That Aren’t Teeming with Tourists https://travelerdreams.com/3-cities-in-europe-that-arent-teeming-with-tourists/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:49:16 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=12228 Europe is an absolutely gorgeous continent with so many different things to see and places to visit. But, for that reason, it’s also one of the most touristy continents, especially if you go to the most popular cities like Paris and Rome. So if you prefer a less crowded holiday, you may want to check […]

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Europe is an absolutely gorgeous continent with so many different things to see and places to visit. But, for that reason, it’s also one of the most touristy continents, especially if you go to the most popular cities like Paris and Rome. So if you prefer a less crowded holiday, you may want to check out one of these three cities.

Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia

A country in Southeast Europe, North Macedonia isn’t very well-known among international tourists, having only gotten its independence in 1991. Locals do love to visit Lake Ohrid, though, because they know about the beauty of its cozy, atmospheric lake and mountain views.

Puglia, Italy

Sure, many, many people like to go to Italy on vacations, but most of those people aren’t visiting Puglia, a city in Italy’s south. But they should, because Puglia’s rocky beaches, rich history, and delicious food make it a great place to go to.

Kakheti, Georgia

Not only are people sleeping on Georgia, but many people don’t even know that it’s a country and not just a U.S. state. But Kakheti has got a lot to offer visitors, with gorgeous mountain scenery, wineries, churches, and castles.

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A Beach Holiday in Italy This Summer https://travelerdreams.com/a-beach-holiday-in-italy-this-summer/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:47:38 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=761 Italy is not all about ancient buildings, museums and art galleries. While good food (and wine) are just about guaranteed wherever you go, Italy has also got some of the world’s most stunning beaches. To help you decide your vacation destination this season, we give you a glimpse into three of the most exquisite beaches […]

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Italy is not all about ancient buildings, museums and art galleries. While good food (and wine) are just about guaranteed wherever you go, Italy has also got some of the world’s most stunning beaches.

To help you decide your vacation destination this season, we give you a glimpse into three of the most exquisite beaches in Italy.

Calabria

Bathed by two seas, the Calabria coast offers miles of sandy beaches with plenty of space. The most famous of the Calabrian beaches is Tropea, where white sands meet glistening blue water.

Surrounded by cliffs, the beach offers a view of the Lipari Islands on a clear day. The Stromboli volcano off the coast of Calabria erupts every 20 minutes, and dolphins are a regular sight.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhV_6CtBZm7/?tagged=calabria

Cala Granara

Take a boat to the island of Spargi for a view of paradise. Part of the 60-island Archipelago di Maddalena, three white sandy beaches slope into the sea, with small mountains and huge granite stones nearby. There are no bars, so come prepared.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZns9ATnjwt/?tagged=calagranara

Baia Del Turchin, Puglia

Known to Italians as a well-kept secret, this beach rivals any in Greece. Surrounded by vegetation, the water is sparkling clear and the beaches are pristine. There is a cafe for drinks and light meals, and lifeguards are on duty.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgzrT-tAyNP/?tagged=pugliabeach

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Puglia Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Puglia Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 If You’re in Italy, Try This Wine From a Small Region in the South https://travelerdreams.com/if-youre-in-italy-try-this-wine-from-a-small-region-in-the-south/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14367 In Italy’s southern Salento region, recognizable as the heel of the country’s boot shape, a couple of special grapes grow that make exquisite wines. One is called Negroamaro, and it is a dark-skinned grape from which dark, tannic, berry-like wine is created. This wine is valuable and delicious and is much more expensive and rare […]

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In Italy’s southern Salento region, recognizable as the heel of the country’s boot shape, a couple of special grapes grow that make exquisite wines. One is called Negroamaro, and it is a dark-skinned grape from which dark, tannic, berry-like wine is created. This wine is valuable and delicious and is much more expensive and rare outside of Italy. Here is why you should try ordering it if you are ever in Italy.

Ancient Roots

The Negroamaro grape is native to the Salento region and has been grown there for over a thousand years. You can find wines today that are grown from vineyards that are nearly a hundred years old. This means the grapes are authentic and the wine that comes from them is wholly unique.

Climate

There are a couple of other vineyards that grow these grapes in other parts of the world including California and Australia, but none are as successful or as old as in Salento. The grape flourishes in the arid heat of the Southern Puglia region, needing little water and surviving year after year.

The Name

The name “Negroamaro” is thought to come from the wine’s color and taste. “Negro,” meaning black, refers to the grape’s very dark color. “Amaro”, meaning bitter, comes from its special bitter, tannic flavor hinted with spices and berries.

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3 Cities in Europe That Aren’t Teeming with Tourists https://travelerdreams.com/3-cities-in-europe-that-arent-teeming-with-tourists/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:49:16 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=12228 Europe is an absolutely gorgeous continent with so many different things to see and places to visit. But, for that reason, it’s also one of the most touristy continents, especially if you go to the most popular cities like Paris and Rome. So if you prefer a less crowded holiday, you may want to check […]

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Europe is an absolutely gorgeous continent with so many different things to see and places to visit. But, for that reason, it’s also one of the most touristy continents, especially if you go to the most popular cities like Paris and Rome. So if you prefer a less crowded holiday, you may want to check out one of these three cities.

Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia

A country in Southeast Europe, North Macedonia isn’t very well-known among international tourists, having only gotten its independence in 1991. Locals do love to visit Lake Ohrid, though, because they know about the beauty of its cozy, atmospheric lake and mountain views.

Puglia, Italy

Sure, many, many people like to go to Italy on vacations, but most of those people aren’t visiting Puglia, a city in Italy’s south. But they should, because Puglia’s rocky beaches, rich history, and delicious food make it a great place to go to.

Kakheti, Georgia

Not only are people sleeping on Georgia, but many people don’t even know that it’s a country and not just a U.S. state. But Kakheti has got a lot to offer visitors, with gorgeous mountain scenery, wineries, churches, and castles.

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A Beach Holiday in Italy This Summer https://travelerdreams.com/a-beach-holiday-in-italy-this-summer/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:47:38 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=761 Italy is not all about ancient buildings, museums and art galleries. While good food (and wine) are just about guaranteed wherever you go, Italy has also got some of the world’s most stunning beaches. To help you decide your vacation destination this season, we give you a glimpse into three of the most exquisite beaches […]

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Italy is not all about ancient buildings, museums and art galleries. While good food (and wine) are just about guaranteed wherever you go, Italy has also got some of the world’s most stunning beaches.

To help you decide your vacation destination this season, we give you a glimpse into three of the most exquisite beaches in Italy.

Calabria

Bathed by two seas, the Calabria coast offers miles of sandy beaches with plenty of space. The most famous of the Calabrian beaches is Tropea, where white sands meet glistening blue water.

Surrounded by cliffs, the beach offers a view of the Lipari Islands on a clear day. The Stromboli volcano off the coast of Calabria erupts every 20 minutes, and dolphins are a regular sight.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhV_6CtBZm7/?tagged=calabria

Cala Granara

Take a boat to the island of Spargi for a view of paradise. Part of the 60-island Archipelago di Maddalena, three white sandy beaches slope into the sea, with small mountains and huge granite stones nearby. There are no bars, so come prepared.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZns9ATnjwt/?tagged=calagranara

Baia Del Turchin, Puglia

Known to Italians as a well-kept secret, this beach rivals any in Greece. Surrounded by vegetation, the water is sparkling clear and the beaches are pristine. There is a cafe for drinks and light meals, and lifeguards are on duty.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgzrT-tAyNP/?tagged=pugliabeach

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