Italy
Where History, Food and Family Adventures Collide
By the time we arrived in Italy, we felt like travellers.
Not tourists.
Not people on a holiday.
Travellers.
We'd already spent months navigating unfamiliar countries, different languages, missed trains, changing plans and the constant challenge of living out of backpacks as a family of four.
Italy felt different.
It felt comfortable.
Whether it was wandering through the historic streets of Sicily, settling into the slower pace of life in Puglia, or cycling along the shores of Lake Garda, Italy gave us the space to stop rushing and simply enjoy where we were.
The food was incredible.
The landscapes constantly surprised us.
And while not every day went to plan, some of our favourite memories from the trip were made here.
From ancient ruins and volcanic landscapes to beach towns, mountain villages and lakeside sunsets, Italy became much more than a destination.
For 55 days, it felt like home.
Bari
Bari surprised us in the best way. Rainy arrival and luggage dramas aside, this historic port city quickly became one of our favourite stops in southern Italy. From wandering the narrow laneways of Bari Vecchia to eating way too much focaccia and stumbling across street car racing by the waterfront, Bari felt authentic, social, and full of life.