After hitting all 20 regions in Italy, I keep running back to Basilicata in the south. Forget the crowds—this place has jaw-dropping beaches, dramatic hills, and food you won’t find anywhere else (hello, crunchy peperone crusco and caciocavallo cheese). Maratea is my go-to Amalfi Coast dupe, and Matera’s ancient cave city is straight out of a storybook. If you want Italy without the tourist traps, Basilicata is the move. Trust me, it’s a hidden gem! #News #ItalyTravel #HiddenGems