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The Puglia Podcast

The Puglia Guys
Puglia
Bari
Lecce
Matera
Taranto
Gallipoli
Otranto
Driving
Polignano a Mare
Salento
SS16 (adriatic Highway)
Masseria
Baroque Architecture
Street Food
Seafood
Spaghetti All'assassina
Culinary Tourism
Spaghetti Alla Sassina
Ostuni
Tiella Di Riso, Patate E Cozzi

Conversation about life, culture, food and travel in Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot. Served up in English with a drizzle of Italian. Che bello! Follow us on Instagram @PugliaGuys

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Wine tasting in Puglia comes in many forms. Across the region, there are countless opportunities to visit local cantine, where tastings are typically centred on that producer's own wines, a great way to understand a single estate, its vineyards, and ... more

Continuing our Bari Vecchia guide, we shift perspective. We move away from ticking off sights, and focus on what to notice.

Because what defines Bari Vecchia is not only its basilicas and castles, but the cultural details woven into its fabric: the... more

Brilliant Bari Vecchia — Bari's historic old town — is one of the most compelling parts of our regional capital. Once a city most people passed through, Bari has become Puglia's most visited destination: a place of pilgrimage, welcoming those devoted... more

Puglia is one of Italy's most surprising destinations. Many travellers arrive expecting the familiar rhythms of "Italian tourism", only to discover that Puglia follows its own patterns: slower, more local, more traditional, and far more community-sha... more

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Katerina Ferrara
American travel writer
Episode: Monopoli City Guide

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Scott Maxwell
Host of The Puglia Podcast, guiding conversations and on-location explorations across the Puglia region.
Andrea Visaggio
Co-host with a focus on regional storytelling and local experiences.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • You speak too fast!

    Am finding this podcast wonderful to listen to as we’re heading to Puglia this summer. However, you speak FAR too fast! Even though I have familiarized myself with the names of places, you gabble through them so fast I can’t understand what you’re saying.

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    Karine Young
    South Africa2 months ago

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Pacing can be fast for non-native listeners, may need slower delivery.
Great for planning trips, wine tastings, and authentic experiences in Puglia.
Conversational and approachable; sometimes informal and spontaneous.
Strong sense of place from locals and producers across episodes.

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Olive Oil Tasting at Frantoio Savoia
Q: I think this one is more bitter. What do you think?
Yes, it's less fruity and more bitter, with a peppery flavor that comes later, showing its smoother characteristics compared to the previous oils.
Olive Oil Tasting at Frantoio Savoia
Q: What is this first olive oil that we're tasting?
We started with Leccino, a local variety that is among the lightest olive oils and pairs well with delicate recipes like raw fish.
Olive Oil Tasting at Frantoio Savoia
Q: Can you just talk us through the stages of production, from harvesting it from the trees, to actually the mechanism of cold extraction of the fruit juice?
The harvesting usually happens in the morning when olives are collected, washed, crushed, and then processed using a centrifuge to extract the olive oil while ensuring freshness is maintained.
Monopoli City Guide
Q: Can you recommend places to eat in Monopoli?
Il Guazzetto, Trattoria al Borgo, and Osteria Perricci are a few of the recommended restaurants for delicious seafood.
Monopoli City Guide
Q: What are some unique features or attractions in Monopoli?
Monopoli is known for its medieval architecture, rich history, and numerous churches reflecting its past.

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