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This time last year, I was in the midst of planning for my road trip to Puglia. While I was on the road, I wrote daily notes on the blog and shared photos on my Instagram account. I fell in love with Puglia even before getting there and it did not disappoint. Although I do recommend spending more than 6 days driving around that region, it’s one of the best road trips I’ve ever done. Puglia is located in Italy’s “heel”. It is one of the country’s least touristy spots with pristine waters, beautiful architecture, soaring mountains, deep caves, a rocky coastline dotted with beaches, silver green olive groves, vineyards, white cities, a great culinary culture and so much more. Since summer has returned, I have been thinking about it and wishing I could go back. I’ve been going through my photos and thought I’d share, just in case you need more reasons to fall in love with Puglia. Careful, scrolling through these may make you want to buy a ticket to Italy right away (which wouldn’t be a bad thing really)!

The fresh local seafood

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The many hidden spots like this bauxite lake

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The delicious local bounty

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The unique architecture of the traditional Trulli in Alberobello

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The thrilling cliff jumping

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The infinite blue

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The beautiful churches in every town

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The sea urchin!

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The gorgeous beaches

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Andria, the birthplace of the burrata cheese

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The breathtaking views

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The great transportation

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The Gargano National Park

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The many hidden beaches

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The traditional orecchiette (little ears) pasta

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The addictive caffè leccese (espresso over ice and almond syrup) and pasticciotto (traditional breakfast pastry)

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The best olive oil from the oldest olive groves

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The white cities

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The boat rides along the coast

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The intricate and sculptural trabucco, the traditional fishing gear of Puglia

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Breakfast with a view… everywhere

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The slow life

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