Inside Il Chiostro dei Domenicani: Lecce’s Boutique Sanctuary
A couple of weeks ago, we discovered a place in Lecce unlike any other. The moment we stepped through the main gate, it felt as though we had travelled back in time and entered another world, one that seemed wonderfully removed from the city’s lively streets and constant buzz. We were given a tour of […]
The Best Food Destination in the World
Read this Travel + Leisure article about the world’s favorite food destination, featuring insights from Anita Cagnazzo, founder and managing director of The Secret Explorer. For Cagnazzo, what elevates Italian cuisine above all others is “the care and patience involved in the preparation. Many dishes require hours – or even days – of careful seasoning […]
Borderless Threads: The Art of Weaving Across Italy, India and Morocco
From a weaving workshop in Salento to textile traditions in India and Morocco, craftsmanship, storytelling, and women’s knowledge have preserved shared cultural heritage across generations and borders. Read the full article here.
Hidden Italy: Rediscovering the Country’s Most Romantic Escapes
Explore Italy’s most romantic escapes and uncover The Secret Explorer’s top Apulian picks in this article.
Infuso Natura: Bottling the Soul of Salento in Cocumola
In the quiet hamlet of Cocumola, which is part of the municipality of Minervino di Lecce, there is a small laboratory where the scents of citrus and orange peel, wild herbs, and slow-cooked fruit fill the air. This is Infuso Natura, a local artisanal producer whose preserves, jams, and liqueurs capture the very essence of […]