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The Essence of the Apulian Lifestyle
Ever since childhood summers in the Mediterranean I’ve been bewitched with the freedom and energy of a seamless blend of no boundaries, the indoor outdoor lifestyle. So much so, I recreated it on my Manhattan rooftop. There were limitless entertainments and relaxations on that west village corner. We took showers under the star studded skies […]
Farm to table adventures of Puglia
The taste of life on an Italian farm is unforgettable, as though our modern tech-packed, app-driven lives never arrived. People still live as their grandparents did, a bit of farming in the morning, market shopping for fresh produce from the local farmers, a siesta for a as long as possible, and in the evening, a […]
I love Christmas in Puglia!
I have spent Christmas in so many different parts of the world but there is just something magical about Puglia. It is authentic, heartfelt, and short of artificial. It rejects the frenzied commercialism of Christmas. Puglia is surely on the trendy radar for summer but also for autumn and winter. I have discovered many unique […]
My Very Own Olive Farm in La Dolce Vita
When I decided on buying a property or two in Puglia, one requirement was to have substantial olive producing trees. When I found my trulli with more than 30 gorgeous olive trees, I knew that was it! My Italian home away from home was immediately dubbed ‘Trullo Zeytoon (Persian for olive)’. This month I have […]
Why Invest in Puglia
Italy is certainly going through a revival of its real estate market. I am witnessing this growth firsthand as I have invested in properties in Puglia. Since the bond market yields have been very low and capital gains stay in the margins, real estate investment yields are very attractive holding at more than 5% net […]