The travel experts in the New York Times have spoken. And they’re as excited as we are about the unique and spectacular cuisine of Lecce and the Salento. Read all about the art of Cucina Povera and the growing popularity of Puglian Cooking Classes in this story starring our own incomparable instructor, Gianna Greco of Cooking Experience Lezioni di Cucina Salentina, along with our friends at Lecce’s most entertaining restaurant, Alle Due Corte. If you would like to learn the s

You don’t need to speak the language to enjoy this jaunt around stunning Lecce with Italian Travel show Sereno Variabile. A flagship program from Italy’s National broadcaster, RAI, there are plenty of architectural and cultural treasures from the most beautiful city in Puglia. RAI only works with the best, which is why when they wanted to speak with an expert on the food of the region, they chose Espressino Travel’s cooking teacher, our own Queen of Salentine Cuisine, Gianna

People have been talking about Puglia (or Apulia, depending on who’s doing the talking) for years now. It’s not surprising. The region’s amazing food, along with its unspoilt cities, towns and beaches have long been favourites among Italophiles searching for a genuine Italian experience, far away from wandering packs of tourists looking to tick another Michelangelo off their lists. It seems like this is the year that the world’s media is finally getting the message that there

See the stunning splendour of Lecce from above in this wonderful video produced by Roberto Leone and Melchioni Elettronica Sud s.a.s. Lecce. #video #lecce #puglia #foodtours #espressino #pugliavideo #italyvideo

Puglia is home to some of the best coffee in Italy. Start your day the Puglian way with an espressino - our namesake. A strong, punchy espresso served in a little glass, and topped with a dash of freshly steamed milk and a dollop of thick luscious foam, the espressino is a little piece of Puglian heaven. Halfway between an espresso and a cappuccino, this drink is unique to the Puglian region. Or, in the heat of summer, cool off with a delicious caffe in ghiaccio - fresh espre