Articles by Max Lane

Puglia's cuisine is full of goodness and authenticity, a pure expression of tradition. See our recipes to create the Puglian experience for yourself.

Learn to cook some of the world's finest cuisine from Sicily. We will have you serving food that will compete with the finest Piazzas.

Puglia’s history, like that of so many parts of southern Italy, has an abundance of rich social tapestry. Discover the past of Italy's hidden gem.

Sicily stands as one of the Mediterranean's most culturally rich destinations, boasting an extraordinary collection of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sicily that span millennia of human civilization and natural wonder. From ancient Greek temples to active volcanoes, these protected sites offer unparalleled insights into the island's remarkable heritage at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia.

What links Siena, Carrara, Matera, Gravina di Puglia, Venice, Lake Garda, Cortina D’Ampezzo, Corfu, Paris, the Côte d'Azure, and Chamonix? The answer is Bond. James Bond. The immense cultural, architectural and natural riches of our destinations have featured in 16 Bond films over the years, so in anticipation of the next instalment of the franchise (release date and principal star yet to be confirmed), we take a closer look at look at some of the stunning locations in Italy, Greece and France that have starred alongside 007 over the years.

The melting pot of the Mediterranean, Corsica has changed hands many times as empires waxed and waned. Learn how its history has shaped its culture here.

“C'e' acchi cosa di cchiu' beddu p'un populu d' 'a lingua di so' 'ntinati?” (What could be more important to a people than the language of their forefathers?)

Regardless of where you're staying in Puglia, our definitive calendar of top events will give you the low-down on what's happening near you.

With Archaeologists in Sicily dating pottery back to at least 2,400BCE, we explore the rich history and multi-national influences behind Sicilian ceramics.

We explore the reasons for three waves of Sicilian emigration and discover how the Sicilian diaspora live in their new homes in America, Australia and Monterey.

As much of Sicily's interesting history lies preserved underground as is visible in the ancient towns above ground. Dig deeper with us.

Greece has a knack of producing and inspiring writers and poets. Homer was hooked on Ithaca, Sappho was seduced by her native Lesbos, and Kazantzakis (remember Zorba?) was created on Crete. Fowles fell under the spell of Spetses, Lord Byron was bewitched by the eternal summer of all The Isles of Greece, and the Durrells, Gerald and Lawrence, were dazzled by Corfu. The enormous international success of the recent TV series, The Durrells, has confirmed the enduring popularity of this most eccentric of English families, while at the same time showcasing Corfu's myriad charms. The island's tourist board must be the happiest in the world.