The iconic conical stone huts of Puglia are typically snug boltholes, but Trullo Gaura has cleverly combined all of the charms of a trullo with modern spacious living. The villa comprises two wings brought together by a central open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.
The original exposed stone walls are showcased throughout, as are the manicured gardens via various courtyards, terraces and French windows. The sprawling layout lends itself to privacy too, with the bedrooms spread out on either side of the villa and beyond – one of the double bedrooms can only be accessed via the gardens.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.