7 Creative Coffee Drinks to Try in Puglia
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Ever heard of an espressino? Didn’t think so. Puglia has a coffee culture all its own and it’s worth learning about- then experiencing...
Sierra Busch
- Feb 3, 2019
- 1 min
How to Connect with Locals While Traveling
You’re at a caffè in Italy ordering a steaming cappuccino. The barista has so much personality and you just wish you knew how to ask what...
Sierra Busch
- Jan 9, 2019
- 1 min
Locals in Italy: Meet Enzo, Metalsmith Artisan in Florence
My favorite area to wander and live in Florence is Oltrarno, the area just across the river from the main tourist center where you can...
Sierra Busch
- Oct 9, 2018
- 3 min
The Top 3 Sea Caves to Visit in Apulia
You know those moments when you experience something just incredible and you know you’ll always remember it? Visiting the sea caves of...
Sierra Busch
- Sep 21, 2018
- 5 min
The Italy NOT for Tourists, A Local Perspective on Abruzzo
Written by Elisabetta Verdone What I am going to tell you about my dear region is something that I like to whisper with a low voice and...
Sierra Busch
- Aug 13, 2018
- 3 min
Being Vegetarian in Italy
Guest post by Mehek Punatar So you’re traveling to Italy and you want the most authentic experience. But you’re also vegetarian! Italian...
Sierra Busch
- Aug 2, 2018
- 3 min
Dishes to Know Before Traveling to Puglia
Where do Italians go for great food? Straight to Puglia, where the cucina povera tradition celebrates the profound flavors of fresh,...
Sierra Busch
- Jun 7, 2018
- 3 min
Falling for Foreign Places
It’s a funny thing, that greener grass on the other side… I recently met an Italian man named Marco who describes the United States the...
Sierra Busch
- May 2, 2018
- 3 min
10 Tips for Creative Travelers
Creative travelers need a way to capture their experiences! Up until my first trip to Europe, art was my greatest love and passion. Then...
Sierra Busch
- Apr 18, 2018
- 3 min
Locals in Italy: Meet Fabio, the Authentic Tuscan
One of my favorite favorite favorite things to do is meet Italian people. I am always amazed by their genuine warmth and passion for...
Sierra Busch
- Apr 5, 2018
- 3 min
The Secret Weapon to Facing Fears
What if there were a secret weapon that gave you the courage and drive to face your fears and turn your weaknesses into skills— just like...
Sierra Busch
- Mar 28, 2018
- 2 min
Apulia’s Traditional Easter Treat
In Italy, every holiday comes with a hundred variations of ways to celebrate, traditional foods to eat, and stories of how it all came...
Sierra Busch
- Mar 23, 2018
- 4 min
Top 5 Tools for Learning Italian Fast
I still remember the first thing I ordered in complete Italian (cioccolata calda, anyone?). The feeling of those beautiful sounds rolling...
Sierra Busch
- Mar 21, 2018
- 4 min
How to Pack for a Spring Trip to Tuscany
Let’s jump right into it- packing for a trip to Italy can be a daunting task! You may be wondering if there are cultural norms you need...
Sierra Busch
- Mar 15, 2018
- 3 min
Travel & Immortality
To live infamously or die unknown, that is the question. I recently read an interesting article about Homer’s Iliad which you probably...
Sierra Busch
- Mar 8, 2018
- 2 min
Locals in Italy: Handmade in Puglia
As much as I’d love to keep this on the DL, the artists represented in this artsy, handmade shop in Puglia are too fabulous to keep...
Sierra Busch
- Mar 4, 2018
- 2 min
Top 5 Ways to Get Exercise While Traveling
by Lauren Chiarello, Guest Writer I adore traveling + exploring! As a fit, active person, I tend to gear my trips to outdoor adventures....
Sierra Busch
- Feb 28, 2018
- 3 min
Get to Know Our Founder
Hi my fellow travelers drooling over endless wanderlust instagram profiles and dreamy Pinterest pins… Welcome to the club! I started off...
Sierra Busch
- Feb 28, 2018
- 3 min
Speak Like a Local, Think Like a Local: Italian Colloquialisms
by Paola Bassanese, Guest Writer Do you dream in Italian? If you do, you have made it! If you are not quite there yet, here are a few...
Sierra Busch
- Feb 19, 2018
- 3 min
Locals in Italy: Simona Gadaldi
Ciao! Are you someone who would love to meet locals in Italy? At Creative Edge Travel, we think meeting locals is the #1 secret to more...
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