Budget Italy? We really liked Italy the first time we went. And going back we wanted to see a different part of the country – and maybe the less traveled part (=less tourists). We flew from Stockholm to Barni, rented a car and drove south to Lecce, stopping in Ostuni on the way.  Quick facts: Driving in Italy is an adventure. Rules like stop signs, speed limits etc seems more like a suggestion rather than law. The most popular grape for wine is Primitivo, which makes sweet wine because of the many hours of sun and it growing low, close to the ground.  Trip highlights: The hotel and hotel pool.…

Wine, Pizza & Pasta We ate a lot of food. We drank a lot of wine. Just to prepare you for what’s to come in this post. A lot of food and wine. We enjoyed Italy a lot, and it’s not the last time we visit.  Quick facts: Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe. Known for their food and wine, and being considered one of the birthplaces of western civilization and as well as a cultural superpower. Trip highlights: The food. And the wine.  Points: Local Wine 9.5/10 points, Food 9/10 points. When in Rome Our trip started…