Apulia, the beautiful land in the southeast of Italy, is an ancient European cultural landscape. Cities and regions here tell stories of millennia of lived life, with gnarled olive trees, some up to a thousand years old, as their witnesses. But Apulia is rich not only in history; its people also know how to enjoy life. The ability of the locals to savor the moment is irresistible to hurried Central Europeans. Stefanie Bisping explores the coasts and hinterlands, vibrant cities and dreamy villages. She meets fishermen, olive farmers, and the savior of the pomegranate, tracing old myths and new visions at the heel of the boot. Her reports paint a picture of a land shaped by traditions yet inspired by ideas.