Our favorite city in PUGLIA

We take you along on a short day trip to our favorite city in Puglia, Italy.
Rarely visited by international tourists, an authentic and wonderful destination for travelers to visit.
There is much more to this city than we could fit into this video so we will try to make a part two in the near future
Enjoy
Ebonie and Martin

[@irenav5910]

Bravo!!! This is a great video. Keep it up. Show us even more of your talent.

[@bognalinder3444]

Your artistic presentation touches my Heart and Soul ! I greet you with deep gratitude for your deep sens of Life. So glad you "came my way " !

[@pauly5502]

Fantastic tour of a beautiful town

[@LibbyHelprin-uy7tg]

Great video! Thank you both so much.

[@marivimarivi6466]

Beautiful, Thank you

[@anitawoods7174]

Such a beautiful town. Will have to visit once I get to Puglia.

[@Anne-yw6ed]

Beautifully put together.

[@Fabiana-pq9qw]

Beautiful town. Great video.

[@michaelpennello204]

Hi, aside from being informative and fascinating to watch your videos are beautifully filmed! Bravo!

[@FedeDiver1]

Beautiful video of my hometown, thanks! :)

[@Mark-el8sb]

What an inspiring perspective on an often overlooked city! Well done.

[@NancysBungalowLife]

Thank you for introducing me to this fascinating city! I really enjoy your videos.

[@ottottoiviv]

I really thank you for this video ❤ I was born and rised in this city and i love it but unfortunately the wonders it possesses are mostly hidden by the political end economic conflict that have taken place in the Story. Thank you so much for sharing its beauties and I'm glad you enjoyed my beloved but controversial city ❤❤❤ Please forgive me for some mistakes but my English isn't good 😊

[@Maisondebase]

Yes we definitely agree, sadly a lot of wonderful places in Italy and many other countries have their underlying issues. We hope to show the beauty of these places and the spirit of the people who are often up against many challenges. The best we can do is support them and show the beauty that visitors might be able to experience if they open their eyes to different perspectives.

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Are u able to give an example?

[@MrGuy999guy]

Il tuo inglese è eccellente

[@Maisondebase]

So for example in Taranto. Many people are not interested in visiting Taranto as they think it’s polluted by the large steel industry that operates there but it was in fact taken over by the state back in 2012 and they have done many improvements to the city and the environment in the area to clean up the mess that company caused, even protecting the marine areas for the local dolphin habitat etc but still the stigma remains so it is over looked by tourists and visitors and not promoted as a town locally that’s worth visiting. It’s a wonderful place and beautiful with great people, in my opinion the locals of Taranto do not deserve to be punished for a massive corrupt corporation polluting their area, they need tourism money to help their local economy while many other cities like Ostuni, Alberobello, Polignano a mare are already full of tourists and the cities are half as interesting and not authentic at all.

[@harryrcatcher5319]

Amazing tour of Taranto. thank you for giving us the history and tour around this coastal city😃

[@Nevatasha]

Great aesthetic pleasure from your videos. Thank you, artists!

[@soniawoolley366]

Just love your channel !

[@turawolfe2841]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@jennifernewell2530]

I recently found your channel. I'm an American hoping to move to Italy some day. I enjoy your remodeling updates, though this tour of a town I'd never heard of before is my favorite video so far. Thanks for bringing it to us!

[@paola-vp9bg]

Tutti molto bello e affascinante...una vera poesia...

[@gallovidian2151]

Wonderful viewing for a Sunday morning - thankyou. Watching from Scotland

[@cathierose2009]

Loved the city & photography. Left me wanting more details on the history, architecture and unique facts. Thanks

[@Maisondebase]

Yes it really deserves at least another part 2 ! So much to see and know about in that lovely town 🙂

[@user-pg7ib9wi1t]

Потрясающая архитектура, очень атмосферно и аутентично, очень благодарна замечательная видио экскурсия! Надеюсь когда-нибудь побываю в Вашей стране.))))

[@elisafalcioni518]

Non solo la Puglia, ma tutta l'Italia è bellissima, piena di borghi , natura cultura e arte, Davvero è difficile trovare un posto insignificante e o brutto in Italia. La Puglia va di "moda " sì è bella certo e molti ci vanno , ma scoprire l'Italia è la vera bellezza

[@Maisondebase]

100%!! Quanti posti stupendi!!! l'imbarazzo della scelta da nord a sud :)

[@elisafalcioni518]

Esatto, e da Ovest ad Est

[@olgasampis9745]

Tutto e bella

[@NewLeftNL]

Il tuo commento non è pertinente, fattelo dire. Che vuol dire " non solo la Puglia " ? La Puglia è una delle migliori italiane, se non la migliore, ed il video è incentrato in primo luogo sulla Puglia, ed in secondo luogo sull'Italia. La Puglia va di moda perché è una regione che dal dopoguerra ad oggi si è fatta (e ci stiamo facendo tutt'ora) in 7 per svilupparsi, e non a caso siamo una splendida regione e ci meritiamo i nostri guadagni. Dal 1947, istituzione della nostra regione, vigeva in Puglia una estrema povertà, per come i Savoia avevano ridotto il nostro territorio (ed il sud in generale), adesso siamo una regione di tutto rispetto (certo che c'è da lavorare ancora tanto però) e siamo invidiati da tutti. Il video è incentrato sulla Puglia, allora il tuo commento non ha senso. Fine.

[@southorse]

@@NewLeftNLthe worst you can do to you town, people and culture is demeaning your fellow citizens. Talks poorly about you.

[@chanchoyling4919]

Thank you for sharing Taranto, it’s rich historical architecture and culture

[@eduardobomfim278]

I love this overture in B&W ! It looks like an ancient italian movie!

[@Maisondebase]

thanks so much 😊 really appreciate it !

[@timmaloney6441]

Nice relaxing pace , a work of Art just capturing the solemn beauty . Bravo .

[@natalinaaparecidacasaroto1713]

Imagens espetaculares e trilha sonora idem. Amei Taranto é uma linda cidade mesmo. Aproveitem o verão ❤

[@lulufiedler9090]

❤ la vera Italia !! Beautiful video as always !

[@tlacorp.3813]

An original and thoughtful video of this town. Too many videos repeat the same tired cliches.

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@adriannavanderpoll4745]

💚🤍❤ so beautiful, thank you.

[@ericl.9803]

I stayed in Taranto's old town for a few days only 2 months ago in June. It was a fascinating place and thankfully very quiet. The MARTA museum is a highlight and so are the little lanes in the crumbling old town.

[@Maisondebase]

It’s a great place and yes the MARTA is excellent! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@italianlifestyle7911]

Lovely Puglia💚🤍❤

[@Arohanui128]

So enjoyed this passegiata in Taranto through your creative lens!

[@bogman192]

You have a nice eye for things. Nice job. Good taste in music as well :)

[@violetaarcher8296]

Lovely! Believe it or not, but the train voice is music to my ears. . . "Milano Centrale"! Blessings from Texas! :)

[@Maisondebase]

❤️

[@myblueskiesae]

new subscriber, hello! i was thinking how inspiring the colors and patina of the old buildings must be to your pottery work!

[@Maisondebase]

Yes definitely 😊

[@adrianaf869]

I'm planning to go there later this month. Thank you for this lovely appetizer! Currently based near Otranto (for over a year now) and still love to explore this wonderful region. Looking forward to exploring your channel!

[@Maisondebase]

Welcome! 😊

[@marieontana1392]

I really enjoyed this video. Such a beautiful city. I’ve recently come across your videos and have subscribed to your channel. I enjoy watching your creativity, stunning home renovation and all other content. Thank you! ❤️

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robcig]

Really enjoying your videos. Your narration is perfect, kinda like we’re there with you.

[@andreabitay]

Fantastic video ❤ Thank you!

[@francetrudelle]

Beautiful !!!

[@ManoleteMoscoso]

Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@lucigeddes6529]

Loved your video, didnt want it to end...looking forward to part 2 of this interesting city Taranto. Fabulous choice of music, espcially the part with the couple playing their piano accordian. Well done, great video!

[@Maisondebase]

Definitely deserves a part two! Thank you for watching and enjoying 😊

[@jeanetteeasson4889]

Love the old city! Your video presentation is superb! 👍❤️

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@user-th7wr9hi4k]

Well presented program, with various useful information for a visitor. But one thing that surprised me is the scottish background music, which contrasted very much with Mediterranean culture.

[@surfingtheworldww]

Italy is just beautiful

[@thekttravelshow0001]

We are heading to Taranto this Easter 2024 really appreciate the footage , cannot wait to visit. Also great filming techniques.

[@Maisondebase]

It’s a lovely place! I’m sure you will enjoy it very much ☺️

[@angieserdar]

Thank you for showing us ❤

[@lilianinafrica2243]

Hello, you lovely couple,, fell in love with your channel, especially how you do things yourself, and the furkids (I got 6 rescues) the colour of your videos is so pleasant, memories of my many visits to Italy come back, still so much in love, the food, the landscape, just everything. Now I continue watching❤❤❤❤❤

[@Maisondebase]

Oh wow lucky you! We want to rescue another but need to move to a place with more land for that!! Maybe in the near future. Thank you for your kind words, Italy really is a magical country. Thanks for following along 😊

[@lilianinafrica2243]

@@Maisondebase thanks for responding, yes, the garden was the most important thing, I just let them out, they can run to the chickens + ducks, makes it easier for me and my last rescue is blind and one has only one eye and my border collie is terribly skittish and quickly frightened. Now it's 1:15 am and I will watch another of your videos. My friend, who also lives here in Capetown but has an appartement in Bolzana and her family lives all over Italy said this morning that it is terribly hot, 37 degrees. Too much, hope, we won't get it this summer. Spring just started. Have a super week. Love from Capetown.❤💙💚💜💛

[@brendam5356]

Buongiorno ciao hello Martin and Ebonie such a lovely visit to Taranto the seaside fish markets walks through the quiet streets the history architecture your music in the background so enchanting it’s like a whisper in the night😍👌The up market side of town a happening everywhere the best is off the beaten track where the heartbeat and soul of the places are grazie mille Thankyou for an uplifting inspiring video Amore till next time💖💖😍😍👌👌🌟

[@Reet64]

I have been to Italy many times as my family is from there, but I’ve never made it to Taranto. I need to change that. This year for our 25th anniversary we are going to Sicily for the first time in September.

[@Maisondebase]

We love Sicily too! So much beauty all around ! Enjoy 😊

[@donaldkania9977]

Wonderful❤❤❤❤.Thx U!

[@user-jt1od3oj8j]

What a beautifully produced video!! The problem I have with Taranto is it may be first line re the massive influx of boat people.

[@Maisondebase]

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[@cleophea777]

thank you very much for this video 🎉

[@alisonp5472]

I loved this vlog, how beautiful! Thanks for your amazing commentary. You are absolutely right in encouraging people to get off the beaten track and explore further afield, many hidden treasures to be seen 😊

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you 😊

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Best 17 minutes 😊❤

[@newgabe09]

Am loving Puglia (Bari, Lecce, Gallipoli, look forward to Taranto next time- I love a bit of derelique in a town.. like Porto...) :)

[@olditaliantree]

A really great video! A source of inspiration for those who want to be a true traveler and not just a tourist. Traveling means breathing in history, immersing yourself in culture and inspecting traditions, not standing in line for an hour to take an "instagrammable" selfie. Taranto is a city rich in history and old Taranto has the charm of a ghost town, but also an incredible potential for renewal and revaluation. Congratulations indeed for the filming, the editing and above all for the choice of such a fascinating and underrated location!

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Glad the sentiment of what we were trying to say resonated with you ☺️

[@myriamsantodomingogonzalez3760]

Maravillosa ❤

[@fhugheveleigh2]

Most enjoyable.

[@mediolanumhibernicus3353]

TÁR-an-to. Not tar-ÁN-to!

[@h.naderi2070]

خوب بود ممنون❤

[@LiLi-dg2xp]

I love love,adore puglia.unfortunately had not much time for more.saw bari,brindisi,monopoli.all with train.maybe surprised that they dont have rubbish everywhere(like other cities in italia),was very clean

[@Maisondebase]

Yes the lack of rubbish bins is a major issue!! Also people littering a lot too. Very sad but certainly much to see and take in.

[@chanson111]

Thank you for the journey to my ancestors' city.......they had to leave it because of the bombings in world war 2

[@Maisondebase]

🌹

[@italiandiva3532]

I’m from a small town in publishing, I loved it there if it wasn’t for lack of jobs I would have never left.😢

[@Maisondebase]

I think that’s a sad stories echoed in a lot of places 😢 sorry to hear that

[@Dandyalessio]

I'm surprised and at the same time I really appreciate your choice. Taranto is a city complitely outside the touristic routes, noone wants to go there, but I agree that has many interesting corners and a spectacular seawalk.

[@MaggyMeggy]

Non ci va nessuno perche' la regione puglia ne ostacola il turismo, pensa che taranto ha un proprio aeroporto nazionale, ma la regione puglia ne boicotta i voli di linea, affinche' i passeggeri vadano solo a bari o brinfisi, cosi' nessuno sa che esiste taranto e nessuno ci va, ma credimi e' una bella citta' a merita di essere visitata.

[@JobHuntingAbroad]

Oh ah an' up she rises, Oh ah an' up she rises, Oh ah an' up she rises, early in the mornin'😅.....found myself humming along

[@ProTraderExchange]

Welcome to Taranto❤

[@BigSmallTravel]

Well done! Glad to see a fresh perspective on Italy and not the "same old same old." We are based in the heart of Italy, in Tuscany, and are setting up as well. Your perspective and angle is original and your cinematography and scene changes are smooth and moving. Love it. Our videos are more travel oriented, hence the name, but we try to bring a fresh view as well. Just curious, why did you pick Italy initially?

[@Maisondebase]

Thank you! We are hoping to head north next year and see more of the country in depth. We actually got stuck here during covid and decide to stay so I guess it chose us….. but we love Italy so much so very happy for that little life changing event.

[@MrNoncredo]

Tà-ran-to l'accento va sulla prima A, no Toronto che sta in Canada

[@Skattie]

❤

[@thedude579]

Ostuni-Gallipoli-Monopoli-Polignano a Mare-Fasano-Lecce-Brindisi is my favourite triangle in puglia. Beautiful beaches, great food and drinks all provided by people that know how to live very close to heaven, while firmly rooted to their home soil.

[@Maisondebase]

👍🏻

[@MaggyMeggy]

Non si capisce perche' vieni a esprimere queste preferenze in un video che parla di un'altra citta'

[@novellaemmanieve]

So poetic, thank you so much to show us such a beauty. You are angels😉😍🤩

[@mariaross9595]

Amazing town Italy is just all beautiful anywhere. Such history, and you both are so calm and collective. Grazie

[@Maisondebase]

It’s a magical country. Thank you very kind 😊

[@lau.e.3316]

i used to live in Gallipoli for a couple months in 2012, as a cameriere in nice hotels I've so many great memories over there, your video makes me consider exploring around that region that wasn't on my list anymore 😊 Where is the nearest beach ?

[@FedeDiver1]

The best nearby are in Leporano and Pulsano, about 20 minutes away from the city centre. There are also others even closer, but those are generally the most appreciated. All the Ionian cost has very nice blue waters, not different than what you would find in the Gallipoli area, is all part of the Gulf of Taranto.

[@lau.e.3316]

@@FedeDiver1 thank you so much for your reply and tips !!

[@MrGuy999guy]

You make gorgeous vibrant videos. And I found your house in Oria amazing. I visite Taranto in October and found your video whetted my appetite. I go on to visit relatives in montescaglioso later. Curious if you've ventured to visit their Centro storico?

[@Maisondebase]

We love Taranto! We actually haven’t been to Basilicata region yet but we are currently planning some time there hopefully end of this year. Looks like an amazing region. 😊

[@MrGuy999guy]

@@Maisondebase I find Basilicata is less touristy, perhaps scruffy in comparison. Some of the Puglia towns seem almost manicured. Matera you'll have heard about is the massive tourist. draw and unique. We stopped in a Sassi last year. This year we visit Brindisi, Taranto and Bari ( and Montescaglioso ). Your video reminds me of Le Quattro Volte by Michelangelo Frammartino. Keep enjoying your work.

[@joyce2077]

Thank you 🎉😂❤

[@fabharlock4208]

Consiglio anche Foggia, la perla nascosta del tavoliere.....

[@antarart]

What is this Irish "drunken sailor sea shanty music" doing in a video about Southern Italy???

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

08:00 with that mermaid i'm pretty sure this is Copenhagen, DK

[@Maisondebase]

It’s in Taranto maybe they have one similar in CPH ?

[@lieselotte521]

Being a dog owner, I am wondering if there are beaches in the area that are accessible for dogs ? My vision of a beach is a quiet place by the sea, with few people , no restaurants etc. 🌴

[@Maisondebase]

Yes absolutely, just not in August :) We will show some great dog friendly beaches in September…..

[@wernerdanler2742]

The southernmost region of Italy, from what I have seen, is the most picturesque. Scila and that whole coastal region is one of the best. There, of course, is a lot of the remnant of Greek culture and ethnicity there. I'm heavily drawn to it since my father's ancestry is from there. I wish I had known this many years ago. I think I would have made my way there just to have that link to him.

[@tlacorp.3813]

Italy is a unique country and Puglia is finally being discovered. I love Italy so much ... I am observed with Roman and Venetian history.

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

✨🙏🇦🇺🙏✨

[@Sagi56668]

Seems like the real estate there is really affordable, why in your opinion?

[@lau.e.3316]

Interested in that answer too

[@nevisscot7697]

Life in general is much cheaper in south of Italy .come up north its more expensive.

[@FedeDiver1]

Because is not touristy and on top of that Taranto is an important industrial hub (it has one of the biggest steel factories in Europe), hence, there are ongoing environmental issues that affect certain areas and their people (the Tamburi quarter is the main example). Is not all as bad as they say, but it is something to take into account.

[@Maisondebase]

I would say the biggest issue is there have been environmental issues due to the steel works over the years, the state took control over it back in 2012 and have apparently been making an big effort to make it more sustainable. You wouldn’t know it to walk around the city but I’m sure it has effected some people of Taranto. Also a lot of money has been spent promoting cities like Bari, Lecce and Ostuni for example to international tourists while Taranto has largely been left out probably due to the steel works controversy. We personally love the city , it’s the perfect mix of old, new and gritty and clean and the people are so friendly. I don’t see why they should be punished for a large corporation moving in and being harmful to their community. Highly recommend visiting to see for yourself :)

[@Maisondebase]

Depends where you live….some places north are very inexpensive also :)

[@MaggyMeggy]

Tatanto e' una città volutamente trascurata dalla regione puglia, e' la figliastra indesiderata, la cenerentola da tenere nascosta e utilizzare per i lavori poco gratificanti

[@jdabney01]

I agree with you 100%, the most interesting city in Puglia with such amazing potential. Hopefully it won't become overly touristified as it becomes slowly gentrified. The old centro storico is incredible! You didn't mention the Greeks in your historical intro to the city. It was of course their capital city of Magna Grecia.

[@tlacorp.3813]

There were Greek settlers who came when Rome was established. The foundations of nearly every city in Italy is mostly Roman this is even the case for Austria where Vienna was founded by Romans. I love Italy.

[@Maisondebase]

Yes hopefully it doesn’t become too over run with the usual tourist gimmicks. We love it!

[@robcig]

What I especially liked watching your video was the absence of the Marochini and scammers on the streets. It’s seems to be an Italy less travelled (which I love).

[@user-xl3nf7pr8d]

English is probably not wildly spoken in the region. Do you have to speak Italian to visit Puglia?

[@Maisondebase]

To be honest it’s not really widely spoken in most areas the more touristy places definitely you can find English speaking but for living and day to day life you definitely need Italian if you were to move here otherwise it can be challenging but you always find a way until you learn and Italians are very friendly ☺️ for a holiday you can most certainly manage no problem with google translate

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

Favorite city in Puglia : Taranto😱Is this a joke? Taranto is a very polluted city ! You should read what's happening with the steel company ILVA...

[@Maisondebase]

Yes we know all about the ILVA steel works and yes it’s very sad that there are environmental issues regarding that but it certainly doesn’t detract from the fact that Taranto is a wonderful, charming and interesting city with friendly locals and interesting sites and history, it’s not yet over taken by the likes of mass tourism like many other villages in Puglia. If you think an area and it’s people deserve to be judge based on corporate corruption that is very sad. Would you say that about Naples or Milan if someone said they liked it? Would you say that because it has crime and mafia and rubbish it isn’t an incredible city? Think about what you are saying because your view is very 1 dimensional, but you don’t have to like it that’s up to you. 🙂

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

@@Maisondebase There are lots of beautiful places in Puglia, where I'm from, and you choose Taranto? It's nonsense...

[@Maisondebase]

@@raffaelloschirinzi2072 if you like you can start a channel with your favorite places …

[@user-ck8yo8kg4c]

IF the city's water was "unsafe" to drink and riddled with mafioso or other crime, I'd MOST CERTAINLY say it's "unsafe". I noticed you recently sold your place. Any association with the issues above?

[@anthonymiele1063]

This is a friendly but serious note with the best intentions to those who wish to go there. As noted elsewhere in this thread, Taranto is one of the most polluted towns in Southern Europe and there's a reason "it’s not yet over taken by the likes of mass tourism." This unfortunate reality shouldn't detract from what is otherwise charming about Taranto, but if you suffer from asthma or other respiratory maladies, you might be best advised to stay away from this area. As an Italian citizen and resident of Puglia, I say this with respect and hope that the city can one day be cleaner.

[@francescagattolin2125]

but PLEASE learn to say it properly at least if you live there PLEEEEASEEE 😵‍💫

[@gracekarina7186]

She represented this town with such love and care, it only matters that she pronounced it as best as she did. What she narrated is far more important. I’m considering retiring in southern Italy, Puglia keeps catching my attention, not sure which town but listening to someone with her love for the heritage of this area is so incredibly inspiring.

[@californiagcs8473]

Please please please pronounce Taranto correctly ..the emphasis is on the second A not the T ..Tar...an...to

[@gregorylawler5273]

good video .... However I now am not interested in going there ... I looks dirty old sad and fair bit 2nd world... and not very cool... just Italian :)

[@theteachingcouple.online]

Taranto is such a lovely city 🥰 If you're planning on visiting the BAT area in Puglia we will be happy to show you around! 🌻 J&M

[@Bucephalus.]

Beautiful, thank you

[@Maisondebase]

Welcome 🤗