Today’s journey was along the Valley of Istria, which is one of the most fertile areas of Southern Italy. As we drove from Alberobello along the valley we were surrounded by endless olive groves, interspersed the ubiquitous trullis, often with…

After a good night’s sleep on the quayside we awoke to find fisherman selling their catches from small stalls erected behind each boat. Sarah sussed it out first with the dogs and I followed up and bought us a plump…

Tonight we’re wildcamping or wilding it, as it’s known in motorhoming circles. There are campsites, official stopping places and there’s plonking Basil where you fancy and spending the night! In the two years we’ve been thinking about this journey I…

Last night’s meal in the Lido Salpi restaurant was very pleasant. I think it is unusual to find a campsite restaurant open at this time of year and so it was very welcome. The food was good but nothing special,…