Morning in Matera If there’s one city that always stops me in my tracks, it’s Matera. Every time I arrive, I stand for a moment just to take it all in — the stacked stone homes, winding stairways, and soft golden light spilling across rooftops. It’s impossible not to feel something here. We started our morning at the overlook, coffee in hand, watching the mist rise over the Sassi. The town feels like a labyrinth — narrow lanes, archways, and stairs that twist in every direction. You half expect to see someone from a movie scene step out from behind[…]
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Reflections: Best of Italy — A Journey Beyond the Postcards
They say you can never go to Italy once — it gets under your skin, inspires wanderlust, and leaves you longing for more. After leading our Best of Italy (Sept. 25 – Oct. 8, 2025) tour, I can say with certainty: traveling the Coco’s way changes everything. Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, going the Coco’s way changes everything.No stressNo heavy luggageNo endless planning From the moment we landed, every detail was handled — baggage, transfers, meals, tours. After breakfast, all you had to do was meet me in the lobby and the day’s Italian adventure began. Let me share[…]