Italy never ceases to amaze me. I rolled into Vieste expecting a laid‑back little beach town — something like an Italian Folly Beach or Sullivan’s Island from back home in Charleston. At first glance, it even looked the part. But I was mistaken. My drive in had followed the winding mountain coastal highway, a white‑knuckle … Continue reading 26 Giugno 2026 — A Pinch of Salt: Arriving in Vieste
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22 Giugno 2026 The Oldest of Old Cities Savoring Every Bite
Leaving Laurenzana and heading east through the mountains made for a surprisingly easy drive. I’d been told to stop and see Castelmezzano or the ghost town of Craco, abandoned after earthquakes and landslides forced residents out. But with a tight schedule and after seeing the precarious roads leading to those hillside villages I continued straight … Continue reading 22 Giugno 2026 The Oldest of Old Cities Savoring Every Bite
20 Giugno 2026 Following the Foot Prints of the Past
Casa di Gio was a welcome change from my room at Residenza Il Doumo or my one room flat in Veste Sul Mare. The trade off for incredible ocean views from the cliffs with shop lined streets, an abundance of restaurants and afternoons at the beach was a very different setting. Rolling hills with scattered homesteads … Continue reading 20 Giugno 2026 Following the Foot Prints of the Past
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