Lords of the Trance: The Mystical World of Pizzica
The centuries-old dervish beat of Puglia – allegedly created as a cure for women bitten by tarantulas – is now wooing hip young musicians and fashionistas alike. VIA magazine explores…
International Art at an Apulian Palai
Today marks the opening of one of Lecce’s most important art events in the last decade: PALAI. An idea conceived by Parisian gallerists, Balice Hertling and Antoine Levi, PALAI brings…
The 2021 Edition: Get It Now
Issue III | 2021 This year is a special kind of year… to keep things simple and straightforward, we have created a regional travel guide that not only includes the…
Hospitality Feature: Upscale Hôtellerie on the Hill
The hilltop town of Selva di Fasano, just minutes from the valley of the prestigious resorts, is home to a charming hideout for travelers seeking a bit of nature and privacy…
A Music Journey into Mindfulness
Not only does music lead the way to conscious living, but it can make meditation easier and more accessible. Raff Ricci, founder of the revolutionary music meditation app MEYA, talks…
The Best Beach Clubs in Puglia
From secluded craggy coves with pebble-dashed beaches to undulating stretches of golden sandy dunes, Puglia’s diverse coastal beauty is endlessly alluring. When it comes to pitching up for the day…
Pioneering Sustainable Fashion in Puglia | 2nd Edition
As consumers, we are increasingly spending more of our time thinking about everyday purchases while making our actions count along the way. Previously, balancing cost and quality was the go-to…
From Gravel Quarry to Community Hideaway
It was love at first sight when Massimiliano Locatelli first laid eyes on the two industrial buildings for sale in Salento. Once a former gravel quarry, today the property has…
Palazzo Maresgallo: Home of Baroque, Art and Apulian Hospitality
There is a saying in Salento: “Salentu: lu sule, lu mare, lu ientu” (Salento is a place of sun, sea, and wind). Traveling around the world in search of new…
Hospitality Feature: Distilia Dimora Salentina
VIA Magazine met with two art gallerists who fell in love with Puglia while on holiday and bought a historic palazzo of their own, just outside the center of Lecce.…