The 5 Best Coastal Towns in Puglia
One thing about me is that I am in love with the sea. Nothing brings me more calm or peace of mind than taking a walk along the beach or going for a swim on a hot summer day. And if you combine that with a historic town and good food, well, you have me completely over the moon.
At the beginning of November, I left my little station in Rome and went on a family trip to Puglia, a region in the south of Italy that forms the heel of the boot. Puglia is special because it has coastal towns on two different seas: the Adriatic and the Ionian. So in just one region, you can admire two incredibly beautiful coastlines.
In this blog post, I will tell you all about the most stunning coastal towns in Puglia, both on the eastern and the southwestern coast. If you are a sea lover like me (or a history one, or a food one, or honestly just an Italy person in general), these towns are absolutely worth visiting.
Top Things to See in Lecce: Why You Should Visit This Beautiful Town in Puglia
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that at the beginning of November I went on a week-long trip to Puglia, a region in the south of Italy. I was there with my family, so no solo trip this time (very unusual for me), and I had a wonderful vacation filled with beautiful towns, nature, and amazing food.
One of my favourite towns we visited in Puglia is Lecce, a city that is more than two thousand years old and famous for its rich baroque architecture. In this blog post, I will tell you what to see in Lecce, so I can hopefully convince you to put this beautiful town on your Puglia itinerary.
Where to Find the Best Freshly Made Mochi in Rome
Now, I don’t know about you guys, maybe I’m just a little weird, but when it comes to food cravings, I definitely go through phases. I’ve had my double-stuffed Oreo phase, my salty popcorn phase, my sour candy phase, and my latest one is oddly specific too: mochi.
If you’re not familiar with it, mochi is a soft and chewy Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice that’s pounded into a smooth, sticky dough, which is then used to make the most delicious desserts. Personally, I’m obsessed with the chewy texture, and I used to always buy the boxed ones from my favourite Korean supermarket in Rome. For research purposes, I went on a hunt through Rome to find the best freshly made mochi by bakeries and pastry shops, and I can tell you, I was not disappointed.
Best Asian Bakeries in Rome (Chinese & Japanese Spots)
One of my favourite things to do in life is discovering new food places and of course sharing them with you. While I love savoury food, sweet treats will forever have my heart, especially baked goods and pastries. Rome is such a culturally diverse city, full of flavours and influences from all over the world, which made me curious to see what it has to offer beyond the traditional pasticceria. For this blog post, I explored some of the best Asian bakeries in Rome that brought something new and refreshing to my pastry game. I visited both Chinese and Japanese bakeries, and I must say I can’t wait to share these places with you.
Best Cinemas in Rome for English Movies: Cinema Barberini, Troisi and More
Since it’s autumn in Rome, the weather is getting colder (at least for Italian standards), and I’m slowly getting into my sweater vibes. Think baking cookies, drinking more tea, and of course, watching movies. One of my favourite things to do, alone or with friends, is going to the cinema. There’s just something about stepping into a cozy room for two hours, completely disconnected from the rest of the world, snacks in hand.
In Rome, and in Italy in general, most cinema movies are dubbed into Italian, which makes them quite hard to follow if you’re a tourist, expat, or international student. In this blog post, I’ll tell you all about the cinemas in Rome that show movies in V.O.S. (versione originale). This way you can enjoy the best cinemas in Rome while watching your favourite movies in English.