A unique tour from Barolo: see The Langhe by Tuk Tuk
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A unique tour from Barolo: see The Langhe by Tuk Tuk

This cute little “tuk tuk” in Italian is called an “Ape”, pronounced “ahh-pe”, which means bee!

They’re traditionally used by farmers but in recent times they’ve been popping up beautifully converted into a kind of tourist taxi.

This particular one is in Barolo, available for a tour through The Langhe in Piemonte. But you’ll find them throughout Italy! Keep reading to find out where!

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Family-friendly sailing from Brindisi in Puglia
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Family-friendly sailing from Brindisi in Puglia

Stunning Baroque towns, crystal-clear seas to unwind, caves to explore and arguably home to the country’s best Gelato- that’s Puglia, “the heel of the boot”.

It gets super hot in summer to vacations on the peninsula are all about the sea. Like the entire Italian coastline, the best beaches are almost always paid (lido) and packed so when you’re ready for a break from the crowds but don’t want to part with the sea, sailing is the perfect solution.

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Family Sailing Photoshoot in Puglia
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Family Sailing Photoshoot in Puglia

Lisa (American) has raised her two beautiful daughters (half-Italian) here in Italy. They love to sail around Italy, and have even spent summers living on a boat! Her girls are the reason Lisa has stayed in Italy for over a decade and during that time she has embraced everything the country has to offer- the cuisine, the sea and the culture too!

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