Nestled in the southern part of Italy, forming the iconic “heel” of the boot, Puglia offers an unforgettable trip through millennia of history, breathtaking natural wonders, and a delicious food scene ...

Travelers tend to visit Italy for its food, history, landscape and culture rather than its beaches. Sometimes, like in the Puglia region down in the country’s heel, all three come together magically.

Our next move was a 40-minute scenic bus ride ($2.68 per ticket) north from Ostuni to Martina Franca, another of Puglia’s scenic hill towns. The main entrance to the historic city center was at the ...