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Travel with Ruba 1:1 Calls Services

Got questions about your upcoming travel to Puglia or to Italy, why not booking 1:1 call With a Local Expert! I live in Puglia, full-time and I speak both Italian and English, therefore, my advice is given from a complete local perspective away from these influencers who just visit Italy for showing off their wardrobe 😉

Get personalized travel advice and an itinerary review through booking a 1:1 calls, you can ask anything, from quick/ simple questions (there is no stupid question, after all you do not live in Italy, and all questions are good question) and up to reviewing your entire itinerary and verifying your itinerary is good to go.

My ultimate GOAL is to ensure you are having the best time visiting Puglia in specific and Italy as a general.

Calls from $25 USD, friendly & expert advice for unforgettable travel

Why Book a 1:1 Travel Enquiries Call with Me?

✔ Get your travel itinerary reviewed by a local who will tell you if your travel itinerary is realistic
✔ Answers to your travel questions (transport, bases, timing), where to base yourself? do I need to rent a car? where to park my car? Shall I book group or private tours? what clothes to bring? I heard xx area is not safe, what do you think? I love sandy beaches, which beaches you recommend? Do you know a close by Laundry shop? What is the best time to come to Puglia?
✔ Insider tips & hidden gems not in guidebooks
✔ Avoid common travel planning mistakes, such as planning to visit towns during day closing hours! or how to pay at the car parking?
✔ Save time in your travel planning without stress. Puglia is 400km in length, Puglia is a region and not a single town, let me help you finding the best routes and which towns to combine in a single day without feeling rushed, nor tired!

Package & Pricing

📍 20-Minute Quick Exploration Call — $25 USD
Quick travel questions, short itinerary check, or starting points.

Sample questions would look like:

  • Is this Itinerary good to go for Puglia during our 1-week here? or is it too crammed?
  • What Packing list I should pack for Puglia?
  • How hot/cold is Puglia now?
  • I want to book some tours and I do not know which one you recommend?
  • I need car parking links for our Itinerary?

📍 30-Minute Review Call — $55 USD
Tours and stays recommendations and generic questions about your Puglia Travel.

Sample Questions would look like:

  • Could you please review our 10-14 days Itinerary, is it good to go or is it too crammed and rushed?
  • During our stay in Puglia we need the top tours to book, boats, cooking classes, authentic places
  • Which car rental company do you recommend to rent in Puglia? We want one that offers full-insurance and trustworth?
  • Can we pick up our car from one point and return to a different point?
  • Could you recommend the best base for beaches and best base for visiting towns in Puglia?

📍 45-Minute Full Itinerary Review Call — $95 USD
You have +10 questions at least, and you want a complete assurance for your trip to Puglia.

Sample Questions would look like:

  • What is the best way to get to Puglia from our country or from Rome or from Naples?
  • Shall we add Matera to our Itinerary?
  • Please recommend amazing beach clubs in Monopoli and elsewhere.
  • Is our Itinerary good to good, anything to remove, to keep and/or any towns to combine together?
  • Where to park our car in all these places, we heard it is very hard to find car parking in Alberobello and Bari?
  • We have xx days in Lecce, which beach clubs we can book for August?
  • How we can have the best plan for Ferroaogosto (15 August Italian major holiday where all Italy shuts down and head to the beaches) and not feeling overwhelmed?

And much more 🙂 .. any question you have is a question for me to answer and to make sure you have the best holiday in Italy

Your Italy & Puglia Travel Questions Answered

How It Works

  • Choose your call length. I offer 3 calls options: 20 minutes, 30 minutes and 45 minutes
  • Tell me your travel dates & interests & how many people are you
  • We meet on video call, you will receive a link to attend the meeting on the date and time you chose. Click on this link for our meeting
  • Sent me your itinerary and any helpful information once you book the call, so I optimise your time in the best way
  • You leave with your travelling questions answered and a clear itinerary
  • A written email will be sent after the meeting confirming all the points we talked about in the call, you DO NOT have to take any notes during the call, I will be doing this on your behalf

FAQ Section

Do you book my flights and/or stays?
No, I provide expert guidance and bookable links to help you booking your stays and flights from the best and trusted sources we use in Italy and Europe. You could also check my travel resources page for my trustworthy websites that help me build my own travel itineraries.

Is this service good for first-time visitors to Puglia or to Italy?
Absolutely, my calls services are tailored for all travellers whether it is your first time visiting Italy or not! Afterall, your call is with a local who visited 85% of all Italy! I live full-time in Puglia for several years now and I do speak Italian and English languages.

Can I get a written itinerary after the call?
The calls purposes are not for drafting a travel itinerary, they are dedicated if you have a question/questions about the destination and/or for me to review your already built itinerary. If you want me to help you planning your itinerary, maybe you want to check my Travel Planning Services, where I offer different packages to plan your perfect itinerary to Puglia/Italy or somewhere else!

Can I ask questions about the weather during my travels or about public transport or anything related to my Italy travel? Of course you can, this is what these calls are. I could tell you what to expect the weather to be like, I share what is the best travel packing list, where to get from point A-B, the best way to move around and the best bases to explore nearby attractions, anything related to your travelling and based on the time call you chose, I will answer your questions.

During the call do I need to note down everything I asked, or will you send me an email confirming and covering all topics we talked about? It is optional if you want to note down all the topics we are covering during the call, rest assure that I will send a follow up email covering all the points we talked about during the call.

Will you give me recommendations about places to stay, places to eat, things to do and the best way to get around? Yes, whatever you ask, I will recommend places to stay, to eat, best way to get around, share contacts that you may find useful for your trip. And all these information, I will follow them up with an email so you could keep all the information in one place.

I want to book Puglia and I do not know where to start from? I am very overwhelmed with the options and towns and what is must see and I can skip in Puglia, how can you help me? In this case, I suggest probably looking into my travel planning services where I will be able to help you build your entire Puglia itinerary from scratch based on your budget, number of people and what is your main reason for visiting Puglia, i.e.. beaches or towns or mix of both, check out this link. If you still feel unsure, book the 1:1 call, the 20-minute call and lets explore together your concerns and if you decide to go ahead with me planning your itinerary, I will be more than happy to deduct the costs of the call from the planning itinerary package you choose.