Puglia, Italy (Part 1), First Impressions | Bari, Polignano a Mare & Monopoli

Is Puglia, Italy really the paradise everyone online makes it out to be… or is it a little overhyped? In Part 1 of our Puglia series, we explore Bari, Polignano a Mare, and Monopoli to share our honest first impressions of life in southern Italy. From dramatic coastal views and postcard-perfect old towns to everyday realities like traffic, cleanliness, crowds, and livability. We came to Puglia partly because of Italy’s 7% flat tax incentive for retirees. But is that incentive enough to make these towns truly livable long-term? 🏨 WHERE WE STAYED: ►RoVi Garden House in Bari: https://booking.tp.st/16aklwhc ⭐TOP EXPERIENCE(S): ►Bari Free Walking Tour: https://www.freewalkingtourbari.it/en... ►Matera Walking Tour in English: https://getyourguide.tp.st/ZU9L3Zk3 ►Terre di San Vito Estate Wine Tasting and Tour: https://www.terredisanvito.it/en/ ► Polignano a Mare Speedboat Cruise to Caves: https://getyourguide.tp.st/vwSqEO1y 🔗LINK(S) MENTIONED IN VIDEO: ►Information on 7% tax regime: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/italy/in... 👍USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUP(S): ►Moving to Italy - Expats in Italy:   / 1443373346567881   🏠REAL ESTATE WEBSITE(S): ►Idealista: https://www.idealista.it/en/affitto-c... 👇RESOURCES WE USE TRAVELING & LIVING ABROAD 🌍 https://seekingparadisebugs.com/servi... Thinking about moving abroad? Grab our FREE Ultimate Dream City & Home Checklist, a simple guide to evaluate any city, neighborhood, and home, so you’ll know if it’s the right fit for you. Decide with clarity and confidence, knowing every detail is covered and nothing is overlooked. 🎁FREE Ultimate Dream City & Home Checklist — your guide to choosing the perfect city and ideal home to create your paradise abroad! https://seekingparadisebugs.com/ultim... 📑CHAPTER LIST: 00:00 Trailer 01:44 Intro to Puglia 03:57 Arrival to Bari, the capital of Puglia 07:14 Public Transport and Walkability in Bari 09:27 Walking Tour of Bari 12:40 Beach and Weather in Bari 13:50 Italy’s 7% flat tax rate 15:26 Cost of Living in Bari 17:50 Day trip to Matera 21:26 Polignano a Mare 25:07 Winery Tasting and Tour in Polignano a mare 27:10 Boat tour The cliffs of Polignano de amare 29:38 Monopoli 30:56 Monopoli’s historic center 32:39 Our Puglia impressions so far.. 35:20 Next video-Part 2 👇OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION TOOLS 📽️ ► EPIDEMICSOUND - Copyright Free Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... DISCLOSURE: *This video is NOT sponsored. Some products and services are affiliates which means if you sign up using our links, we get a small commission at no cost to you. These are partnerships we have personally sought out or use ourselves because we believe these tools can provide value to you. Thank you for the support! 🤗 *All content, including comments, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or any other type of advice. For collaborations email [email protected] Connect with us at: Instagram:   / seekingparadisebugs   Facebook:   / seekingparadisebugs   Website: www.seekingparadisebugs.com