Ali Jackson

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Did you know you can stay in a renovated farmhouse all over southern Italy? It’s called a masseria, an old working farm turned into a small hotel. Ours was Antica Masseria Rottacapozza, at the bottom of Salento. Olive groves, a pool we usually had to ourselves, and a family-run feel that I adored. Next time I’m in Puglia, I’m definitely staying at another one! Tip: search “masseria” plus the region, not the town name. Where we stayed and everything else from the week is on the blog, link in bio. Or comment PUGLIAVIBES and I’ll send it right to you. Save this for your Italy planning! #Puglia #Masseria #Salento #ItalyTravel

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Day two of Puglia: the beach in the morning, a historian in the afternoon. We started at Pescoluse, which they call the Maldives of Salento, and once glanced at the water told me why. Then into Lecce for panini at Profumo di Pane (get the diavolo, I’m beginning you) and an afternoon with Antonio, a historian who grew up there. He even walked us past his great-grandmother's house! We found him through our masseria and he gave us SO much history, culture, and local lore. I hiiiiighly recommend asking your masseria or hotel if they have vendors they recommend. Episode two of six! Where we ate, swam and stayed all week is on the blog, link in bio. Or comment PUGLIAVIBES and I’ll send it right to you. #PugliaDiaries #Puglia #Lecce #salento

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Replying to @Emma Llewelyn-Turtle Saying things out loud when you’re starting to spiral (or even just having self-blaming thoughts you don’t like) can really help them stick! Start by borrowing the feeling from how you’d react to a friend telling you this happened. Over time, hopefully you’ll find - like I did - that your body believes it about you too ♥️. #ghosting #anxiousattachment #datingadvice