The town of Teruel (Capital of Teruel Province) in the Aragon region of Spain, was occupied by Muslims for several centuries until the late 12th century when it was conquered by Alfonso II of Aragon. Most of the Muslim population continued to live in Teruel…
The Salento, extends from Brindisi, along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, to the tip of the boot of Italy, and along the coast of the Ionian Sea, to Taranto. From the inland town of Lecce – famous for its iconic Baroque architecture – we…
Lecce -once a center of Spanish art and culture overflows with Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. It’s a treat for lovers and students of art history. Spend a day and stay overnight before exploring the coastal towns of the Salento, from Otranto to Gallipoli. Otranto…
Twelve minutes (8.7 km) from Alberobello known for its ancient trulli dwellings; thirteen minutes (9.2 km) from Cisternino known for its medieval center and “bombette” – thin slices of wild boar wrapped around cheese and roasted over hot coals; and thirty-four minutes (27.1 km) from…
On a late autumn morning flooded in sunshine, we crossed the Nervión River via Puente de La Salve/ Bridge into the city of Bilbao, which lies cradled by the green mountains of Basque Country. The banks of the river below the bridge were once a…
Martina Franca is a sparkling jewel situated in the Puglia region in the heel of Italy. It retains all of the old-world appeal of a small, traditional, Italian town. 17thCentury Baroque palazzos, sculpted archways, elaborate wrought-iron balconies, and intricately adorned doorways bearing centuries-old family crests,…
