We all have a pre-packaged image of Italy locked in our minds: turquoise waters, whitewashed walls, ancient olive groves, and that cinematic dolce vita. Then you actually land in Salento, and you realize it’s playing an entirely different game. Here, the sea isn’t just a pretty backdrop for an Instagram story; it’s history, identity, temperament, and raw survival.  Dinner isn’t an item on your itinerary; it’s a sacred ritual. Over the course of a single week, you don’t just tick of…

As more guests wish to bring home a reminder of the wellbeing cultivated at TIA Wellness Resort, the Vietnamese property has expanded its lifestyle boutique, refreshing the array of goods available for purchase and re-opening in a larger, brighter space. The items now available range from tea to tableware, with some of the decorative elements in the rooms such as a small gong and curtain tassels inspired by mala beads, being among the most popular items with guests. Jewellery, n…