Road Trip in Puglia
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One summer, we went on a road trip in Puglia. Not on this vintage Royal Enfield motorcycle, but in a standard issue of tiny European car rentals. We drove all over the heel of Italy’s gorgeous boot, swam in the grottos, and enjoyed the Puglian cuisine (perfect for vegetarians btw). This motorcycle was photographed in the town of Lecce - a lovely, sort of low key opulent meets rustic community, inland from the coast. Lecce is very old world, with an abundance of cathedrals, impressive architectural craftsmanship (marble streets and gutters and brass door stops), ruins, and is the origin of the Leccese coffee: espresso poured over ice with house-made almond syrup. This motorcycle captures the wild at heart spirit of this part of Italy.
You can find my “Best Puglian Beach Quest” series on Substack here.
My Greatest Hits Puglian itinerary coming soon…