Forget crammed hotel rooms and overpriced tourist traps. After 20 years living in Italy, I finally did a family trip right. I took my sister, her husband, and their teenage boys to a villa in Puglia—complete with olive groves, a private pool, and dinners made by a local chef.
I show you exactly how we did it: where we stayed, the wine we drank, the boat tour you should take, and the one town that “ruined” hotels forever for my brother-in-law. Plus, we visit Polignano a Mare, Matera, Alberobello, and a hidden gem vineyard for a real taste of southern Italy.
If you’re planning a trip with your family—or just dreaming of a slow, unforgettable Italian escape—this one’s for you.
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15 Comments
What 90% of Tourists Never See in Italy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqLVUuSVASg
No…..just paid $22 for a chicken cutlet with pesto and arugula. However, it was quite large.
say goodbye to all of those views and lifestyle, in Thailand.
Ti stai godendo la vita. Bravo.
Very nice. How did you book the accommodations at the villa?
Puglia is not that easy to reach, though.
…..ti oooodio !!!!😢 I wish to be in my gorgeous Puglia…..😊
Loved the tour,thank you. Loved that you and your beautiful family shared a great time at Puglia. The villa looked nice. The trip to the "stone age" town was also really something to see. The vineyards look amazing remind me of Avellino but flat versus hillside.
Excellent video Gregor.❤
Best video yet Mr. Brown. Looking forward to your next adventure. Also looking forward to a trip to Puglia
We loved Puglia
My Wife and I are going to Puglia for 10 nights very soon, we will be staying in those smaller towns and your videos helped confirm we made the right choices. My Wife is vegan, what is the best word to search for on Google Maps to find places with Vegan menu options?
Do you eat any other kind of pasta?
Wow!
What a destination… thanks for showcasing Puglia!
Outstanding ❤
Polignano ❤