I was born in Foggia, in Puglia, in the south of Italy, but home has never been just one place for me. I’ve lived in cities across Italy (Rome, Bari, Mola di Bari, Turin, Verona) and abroad in South Korea, Greece, and the United States. Even within the same city, I often found myself moving from one apartment to another. Through all these transitions, I discovered something important: home isn’t always a place, it’s a feeling you create.

Throughout my journey, I graduated in different majors and worked in diverse international environments: from NGOs to cultural institutions to education programs. I was often immersed in settings completely different from my own culture, surrounded by people from all walks of life. These experiences didn’t just expand my worldview; they shaped my soul and forged in me a deep ability to bridge cultures, languages, and personalities.

I also became a seasoned solo traveler.
Traveling alone can be incredibly liberating. You set your own pace, explore deeply, and grow through encounters. But I also learned that this freedom can sometimes come with a quiet sense of disconnection: a longing to feel rooted, even if only for a little while.

That’s exactly why I created Welcome to Puglia.

I wanted to offer travellers what I often longed for myself: a warm, human space that feels like a home away from home. A place where you’re not just passing through, but you’re connecting, being seen, and becoming part of something real starting from the moment of your arrival.

My goal is simple:
When you come here, I’ll help you feel like you’ve found your second home in Puglia giving you a family-like Welcome.

You can also find me @allyoucanitaliano, where I share my passion for the Italian language and culture, which has grown into a beautiful international community of Italian lovers.