puglia – LuciaStasia

Amazing SOUTH ITALY – Lost my jungle, found a paradise

simona — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:40:41 +0000

You notice right!? I am more then happy. And the reason is very simple. Give me a pool, specially with no other around, and I’m the happiest person in the world. I love to swim so summer is my favorite season. This time however I found not only a nice place where to exercise my abilities, but I found a real paradise.

I enjoy talking to you about this as I am so proud about my Italy. This time I will take you to the South of Italy. My father’s roots came from this amazing place called Puglia. Each and every piece of my beautiful country is unique and special, but in my heart I will always keep in a special part all the gorgeous moments I spend here.

Happened that in this summer, for two times in a row, we stayed to the same hotel called Villaggio San Giovanni, a luxurious place that keeps the atmosphere and perfume of old times. In fact, the place used to be a feudal manor farm, now a gorgeous structure for unforgettable vacation, wedding celebration or any other important event in your life.

To the following link you can find detailed information. I will resume myself to publish some pictures I get the chance to do here:

http://www.villaggiosangiovanni.it/

Amazing pool and surroundings:

Magic atmosphere:

Curated details:

Villaggio San Giovanni is just the best hotel where you can spend time with yourself and forget about all negativity and stress that might torment you.

Do not think that even I am only 8 years old I do not have my own troubles. Third grade was really tough, I have lot of homework during this vacation, so even me need some time for relaxing and recharge the batteries. 🙂

And just in case you were wondering where I bought this gorgeous swimsuit, here you can find the direct link to BONPRIX ONLINE STORE for a nice SHOPPING experience:

http://www.bonprix.it/prodotto/costume-da-bagno-bimba-blu-fantasia-916366/?bundle=10290029

Photo credit BONPRIX website.

ALBEROBELLO

simona — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:38:39 +0000

Oggi vi porto ad ALBEROBELLO, meraviglioso paese della Puglia in provincia di Bari. A prima vista ti viene istintivamente da dire che sembra il paese dei puffi. Con queste meravigliose costruzioni uniche al mondo chiamate Trulli, Alberobello, cittadina visitata da tutto il mondo è patrimonio Unesco.
Fare un’esperienza passeggiando fra i vicoli stretti rimane una cosa indimenticabile. Dai negozi alle abitazioni, ristoranti, alberghi: qui tutte le costruzioni rispettano le leggi di una l’architettura assolutamente originale. La forma a cono di ogni costruzione a pietra viene detta Trulli. L’insieme di questi caseggiati, visti dall’alto, appare come un panorama quasi fiabesco.
E se volete assaggiare le prelibatezze locali, derivanti ovviamente da cucina squisitamente pugliese, non potete soffermarvi che da Domenico, ristoratore e titolare del famoso locale Aratro. Vi garantisco che ci si sente come in famiglia. Anzi, sono felice di approfittare dell’occasione per ringraziare lui e il simpaticissimo personale che dopo avermi accolta come una reginetta mi hanno saputo coccolare con un pugno di deliziosi confetti al cioccolato.

http://www.ristorantearatro.it/it/

*English*

Today I bring you to ALBEROBELLO, wonderful land of Puglia in the province of Bari. At first glance you will instinctively to say that it seems the country of the Smurfs. With these wonderful constructions unique in the world called Trulli, Alberobello, a town visited by the whole world is Unesco heritage.
To experience walking among the narrow streets is something unforgettable. From shops to homes, restaurants, hotels: here all the buildings respect the laws of a totally original architecture. The cone shape of each building in stone is called Trulli. All these blocks, seen from above, looks like a fairytale landscape.
And if you want to taste the local delicacies, obviously stemming from purely Apulian cuisine, you can not linger that Domenico, restaurateur and owner of the famous local plow. I guarantee you that it feels like family. Indeed, I am happy to take this opportunity to thank him and the very nice staff who after welcoming me like a queen I have been able to cuddle up with a handful of delicious chocolate sweets.

WIND IN MY HAIR

simona — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:46:40 +0000

Mi hanno insegnato a non temere il buio, il vento, la pioggia, il temporale. Sono stata istruita secondo regole semplici ed efficaci: dire sempre ciò che penso e di fare ciò che sento; prendere la vita così come viene, ma di dare sempre il meglio. Come una nave in mare aperto alla deriva, così è il nostro destino, incerto… Ma una certezza l’abbiamo ed è questo stesso istante… Cogliamo il meglio di ogni attimo!!! Ed io vi lascio col vento tra i capelli!

*English*

They taught me not to fear the darkness, the wind, the rain, the storm. I was educated according to simple and effective rules: always say what I think and do what I feel; to take life as it comes, but to give my best. Like a ship adrift in the open sea, so it is our destiny, not sure … But we have a certainty and it is this very moment … Let’s take the best of every moment !!! And I leave you with the wind in my hair!