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The 'stiletto heel' of the boot, Puglia has slowly become one of the (if not the most) hottest destinations in Italy. I grew up spending my summers and major holidays here, and it's been an absolute pleasure seeing this special region blossom into one of the most requested holiday destinations in Italy. For years it was simply the place where locals came to lay in the sunny beaches for the months of July and August, but now has activities, restaurants and beach clubs open year-round. It's HUGE, so keep in mind it will probably take you a few trips to the region to see most of it. My advice is to not try and see it all in one try, but instead pick one or two areas and slowly explore (and enjoy) them. Here are my favorite places to eat in Puglia

For years Bari was just a place you passed through on your way to other destinations in the region. Things have changed in the past 10 or so years, and it has now become a destination for anyone making their way to the heel of the boot. The city is divided in two parts: the newer one (known as Murat and organized in a grid like-manner), and the old part (known as Bari Vecchia and similar to a maze of small alleys). Most of the great restaurants and bars are in the newer part of town since the older part has become slightly touristy (a lot of airbnb’s have popped up over the years) There is plenty to do in Bari, but even more to eat! Various cultures have influenced it’s cuisine over the centuries (think Spanish and Greeks), and you can find anything from fresh seafood, street food carts, vegetables for every season and delicious focaccia straight out of the oven. Here are my favourites