The Clearest Water I've Ever Seen! Salento (Italy)

We rented a boat! We ate amazing seafood! We experienced more stunning views than I imagined possible in such a short time. Watch to video to see our adventures in Salento, Italy.
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Here's our weekend trip to the bottom of Puglia, the heel of the boot of Italy!
Timestamps for this video:
0:00 - intro
0:33 - Gallipoli
1:19 - morning at the Masseria
2:03 - breakfast at Martinucci
2:56 - waterfront in Santa Maria di Leuca
3:23 - boat adventure begins!
3:55 - learning to drive it
5:38 - uh oh, boat won't start!
6:28 - anchoring, swimming
8:04 - Katie in the driver seat
9:10 boat recap
10:23 - aperitivo & sunset in San Gregorio
10:58 - outro
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[@TheQKatie]

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[@beab2804]

It’s totally normal that you have to refill the tank when you give the boat back. They gave you the boat full tank, so you pay for what you have utilized, like renting a car. Completely normal

[@TheRudespo]

Yes it's like rental car ,always full tank when you get the car back.

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

There is no place in Italy that's not worth visiting! The most rich in beauty country in the world, everything you want, you got it! I am in love with it! Hugs from Florence (Tuscany) from an adoptive Italian ha,ha! 🤩👌 Stunning video!

[@TheQKatie]

Grazie!!!

[@valsett3385]

Thank you so much to show this side of Italy!

[@luigidallagnese2056]

Salento is one of my personal top five most beautifull places in Italy. I travelled all way Italy, but the air, the sun and the feelings that I have in this place are magic

[@danecaldwell9470]

Omg they gave you a boat…I have to go there!

[@beryllium1932]

Kiro is so adorable. I would pick him up and hold him like a little baby❤

[@TheCleanitup]

Katy addicted to your enthusiasm and celebration of Puglia. What a divine place! By the way l am super impressed with your Italian. Loving your authentic phrases and you are picking it up so quickly. Viva il sud! (From an Italo- Australian with covid induced italia withdrawal symptoms )

[@ivoxy0]

Salento is top of the world for everything!

[@mgz9999]

This is really la Dolce Vita...

[@TheQKatie]

sono d'accordo!

[@TheLnlyExpat]

@@TheQKatie ​ Just found out this awesome channel! Makes me quite nostalgic :) I come from a small village on the Jonian sea (in provincia di Taranto), had college in Lecce, thus living the Salento everyday for years. I met my next-to-be wife and moved with her abroad some years ago, trying to come back every 2 or 3 months for a weekend. I would love to come back and live there, but someone does not (ehm...) agree :/ State vivendo la vita che avrei sempre voluto vivere... Vi auguro tutto il bene del mondo! :)

[@kendrasdustyroad]

Hi Katie. I just returned from a 2 week trip in Italy, and found your channel while googling how to use a bidet. 🤣 My wife and I want to live in Italy. I'm sure it's not all rainbows and butterflies, but watching your morning routine studying Italian and working to assimilate into Italian culture made me a little envious. It's the life my wife and I are dreaming to live. I'm a US citizen, and I work remotely for a US company. I'd like to find a way to just continue working remotely for my company, and living in Italy for a year or two. But I'm having a hard time figuring out which, if any, type of visa/permit that scenario fits into. Do you have any ideas, or could you point me in the direction of any companies that could help me? Unfortunately, I don't have any Italian in my ancestry.

[@michelemagrone5872]

ciao credo sia meglio appoggiarsi a Italiani residenti oppure a vostri connazionali già presenti per capire i meccanismi anche burocratici che ci sono nel ns Paese , per il resto sarà un'avventura meravigliosa

[@andiamowiththeapplebys9531]

What a fun adventure!! Bellisimo! Jane Bond did great driving the boat!!

[@paolomassaro4757]

You have to visit OTRANTO on the adriatic coast! The most beautiful city in salento

[@mikek8437]

I love these videos! Her husband reminds me of Toby from the Office.

[@motorchoice9720]

Bellissimo video. Favoloso Salento, felicissimo di viverci!

[@Fraskino86]

la cosa più bella da vedere è come ti diverti qui in Italia e quanto tu sia felice di esserci, per noi rappresenta una soddisfazione constatare che il nostro paese rende felici le persone.

[@antoniomari2730]

Fantastic day guys! Glad you enjoyed, nice couple, greatings 👋❤️

[@janetlombardi2314]

Beautiful life, fantastic fresh food in amazing Puglia Enjoy thank you for sharing can't wait for the next episode

[@TheQKatie]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Puglia looks incredible! It's awesome to see what the tip of the heel looks like 😅

[@TheQKatie]

It’s pretty amazing!

[@olgasampis9745]

I am loving your videos!!! I was around thst area…glad you are reviving what I did

[@davidermes]

What an incredible place!

[@666DaiTheFlu]

The 2 Ichnusas at the end of the video, classy touch! :P You're ready to come to Sardinia!

[@COLORADOLOKO]

Thank you very much for this video, Katie. Yesterday we rented a boat in Leuca, it was extremely fun, and we would never have rented one (had no idea that one can do it without a license lol) without this video. And even better: our was 70€/4h :D

[@TheQKatie]

That’s awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@MrSemglory]

Grazie per i consigli! Andremo sicuramente da Martinucci :)

[@dennisr9724]

That was Perfecto!

[@riccardodallagnese4786]

You guys did a great job with this video bravissimi 👍👏🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@TheQKatie]

Grazie!

[@cdpromo_]

Great video, very informative, really enjoyed watching. Will visit Puglia for the first time in June so looking for as much tips & advice possible

[@Arkonsblake]

Mille congratulazioni per la cittadinanza e complimenti per i video meravigliosi sul tuo canale!

[@staceyw.6608]

Well...boat rental is just like a car rental...you gotta refill that tank. Beautiful adventure! Can't wait. We go to Puglia at the end of August. American living in Sardinia. Can't wait to discover some more of the mainland.

[@bibibibi2738]

Wonderful Salento 🥰

[@mariadegan1029]

OMG Katie you look and sound just like my niece Katrina😍we are also of Italian (mother) Irish (father) ancestry!! I live in Tuscany, and one of my son-in-laws comes from Puglia and l love the region👍good job moving to Traini, really beautiful.

[@isidorasobot8816]

Katie, you are hilarious!!! Btw, the video, and Italy, as always, are super nice!

[@TheQKatie]

Thanks for watching!

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

Great video thanks!!👍😎💥👌

[@mercurio2990]

Passate delle belle vacanze 😎👏👏👏

[@johnwren3976]

Gallipoli is our favorite in Salento along with Otranto. Our granddaughters live in Casarano. ❤

[@nicoostuni]

Fantastico, che bella la mia regione! Vi seguo da un po' e sembrate davvero felici di essere qui. Saluti da Altamura, spero possiate venire a fare un giro anche qui (non è così distante da Trani) ;-)

[@TheQKatie]

Voglio visitare altamura! non vedo l'ora!!!

[@ragtime59]

@@TheQKatie Ad Altamura ti innamorerai del pane che fanno là

[@kio6697]

@@ragtime59 vero.... e sono di Milano...

[@AlexSantos-qx6fm]

i loved it

[@pile333]

Elogio della Sa-Lentezza. Se il Salento fosse al Nord, sarebbe Saveloce. 😄

[@LucaStellaTV]

Great !!!! Now we are in Bisceglie, close to Trani, but we were in Ugento before. Like you, Kate! 😊

[@TheQKatie]

So close!

[@lupebutterfly9161]

What a fantastic video. I got nervous seeing you drive the boat (uguale come guidare una macchina haha) I don't think so. I am glad to know that I can go on a short ride with other people. I going to be studying at Lecce for 10 days and plan on taking short trips in the afternoons.

[@lynninmichigan3759]

Katie your videos make my mornings so happy! I’m hanging out on Lake Michigan today! Didn’t realize you were from our little place in the world! 💕🙂 Should have known lol

[@TheQKatie]

heyooo! My in-laws are from Traverse City. I love it up there. Enjoy your summer. Thanks for watching!

[@oznerolmarga]

I got your videos recomended on yt when planning a trip to puglia and the first day I arrived I'm 100% sure I saw you in Ostuni, is it possible? It was mind boggling 😂

[@letsandiamo]

Could you make a video about how you learned Italian? Would love to learn about your language journey.

[@chelseapw]

Yes yes yes! I can’t wait to get back keep these vids coming. Ps I love your clothing… maybe share a short of your fav shops?

[@TheQKatie]

No one has ever complimented my style. This is the best comment I’ve EVER received!!!

[@cinephile1712]

It’s true! You’ve got great, understated style (the best kind to have)!

[@chelseapw]

@@TheQKatie awe glad to give it. The glasses, the tops with the unique details :) makes me happy.

[@Snooper810]

Awesome

[@Myles9010]

Very nice! You should visit Taranto and Massafra next time.

[@alessandrocozzi1178]

Now, I had to pause the video and I feel obliged to ask you "HOW THE HELL IS THAT YOU EAT SO MUCH CALORIES AND SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU GET SLIMMER AND SLIMMER! 😓😓😓😓😓As an Italian, I would never ever eat that delicious food! I gain weight only by looking at it. By the way, you look so happy getting to know my country and this makes me happy, too! Take care!

[@pile333]

She's got damn good genetics.

[@alexanderdario]

And she do a lot of exercise...

[@TheRudespo]

must be the olive oil Iguess.

[@Antcarhuman]

Guys you gotta do the boat thing in Positano, mind blown, also you shoulda done the fish markets in Gallipoli where you can sit and do insane amount of crudo mare cheeeap , yes yes & yes.....We live in Selva Di Fasano during the summers and reckon PUGLIA RULES OK. Addicted to your channel, keep it comin'.

[@TheDelem]

good trip ....next time , you're so close to Gargano... must visit Vieste and around . ciao ciao

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

Il mio bellisssimo Salento ! It's nice to see that finally some English speakers are learning the language of the country they are going to :-) PS : for your info, Santa Maria Di Leuca is the place where the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea meet.

[@lucapugliese7262]

Bello avere una mamma così giovane... Bellissima esperienza mamma e figlio in tour 👍

[@maxdelpo5578]

I'm coming right there...

[@estebanroman8247]

Dovresti far i giri delle cantine! Manduria, Salice Salentino, San Donaci, Guagnano….

[@robertmacombo8767]

Salento....my land is wonderful.

[@bellogabriella9160]

I also eat Martinucci sweets. Very good.

[@erichenderson6515]

Katie, thank you for making us a video of you and Connor having dinner at a Trattoria in Italy, how was Portolano Trattoria for you and what was your favorite dish that you've ordered? Hope you still have great memories of living in Italy.

[@lupebutterfly9161]

The dishes looked amazing, unfortunately the reviews on tripadvisor are terrible. Perhaps they have changed management? Menu?

[@ildadotratto]

Ottimo video Katy, if u r still here in Salento, come to visit Centro Storico di Matino. Ciao bellissima!!!

[@vat6989]

even Americans come to Salento now, that's incredible.

[@raptu55]

Quanto siamo fortunati a stare in Puglia.... Da Peschici a Santamaria di Leuca di trova sempre un bella spiaggia dove andare al mare

[@jamie615]

beautiful dog!

[@eunanavesani6074]

Come to verona in winter. Great mountains in the north and good fat sausages 😅

[@achmadabdul09]

Had me at BOAT. So clear waters

[@TheQKatie]

It's pretty magical!

[@steveosborne2297]

Hi Katie , I can see you have to expand your horizons. Perhaps come across country to see us in Calabria ( where we can show you the crystal clear blue waters of Tropea) Come and see us at the marina where you can hire another boat ( they all seem to be about the same price + fuel)

[@TheQKatie]

Can’t wait to visit Calabria!

[@piermariamontalto6563]

@@TheQKatie prova l'arancino con la 'nduja se vai a Tropea

[@michelemagrone5872]

ciao Katie , vi suggerisco di visitare Verona e lago di Garda con la vicina Mantova e Venezia .Buon soggiorno !!

[@johnoliver2022]

We want a special vlog about Kiro

[@giuseppecorrente3454]

Ciao Katie, venite anche in Cilento (Campania..Paestum, mozzarella di bufala..), merita tantissimo

[@TheQKatie]

non vedo l'ora visitare!

[@joncaradies3155]

Fun Fun Fun !!!!!! :D

[@ImDanielBtw]

Pure in Puglia ho visto lo stesso

[@Lothorganik]

i also thought that would be more expensive in Gallipoli! o.o

[@basileerla]

You are literally putting a knife in my heart. My dad's family is from Tricase, but I was not able to visit those coast in the last few years... this hurts!

[@3dvorator]

7:22 Kiro it's like ,here we go with this kind of strange language ...:))))

[@macorey54]

So when you rented the boat did they explain to you boating rules, like minding buoys, boat lanes and wakes, waves? How to approach waves, etc.?

[@AtrolinK]

of course they didn't, they are a boat renting company, not a navy academy lol

[@ynadejesus8172]

Try northern Italy

[@gretchenbooth7669]

How long did it take you to get there?

[@Memelandita]

Ehi hello. I love your videos. Also if I am italian😁🇮🇹😂

[@pizzamatica]

I remember that funny movie where all ppl jumped out of the boat and no one was able to return on it

[@luigipappolla4661]

Trani la mia Città ♥️

[@emalinel]

Question: how is Kiro on boats? Is he ever eager to swim? :O or is he scared of entering large bodies of water? My doggo seems to really not like swimming in water, even swimming pools xp

[@TheQKatie]

He… tolerates it. He’s still pretty nervous about most things in life after having spent his whole life in the dog shelter (they took great care of him, but he just didn’t see much of the outside world). We hope to get him loving the water because we certainly do!

[@cloudbilla7200]

Did you both become conversation in Italian with the 7 months or did you learn Italian prior to the move to Italy?

[@catherineyork812]

Looks beautiful. It is one of the regions of Italy I haven't visited yet and would love to go to. Aren't you worried your dog could get heatstroke? Anything over 30°c can be risky for dogs though I imagine you've always got plenty of fresh water for Kiro. BTW I've read your book, 'Cheese, wine and bread' and found it really interesting.

[@TheQKatie]

We keep an eye on Kiro for sure. It's hot down here! We keep him shaded, watered and wet when needed. We're like doting new parents with a newborn ;) Thanks for reading the book! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@fabriziocolaci1925]

Nice trip, but you miss the east coast from Leuca to Castro!

[@TheQKatie]

next time!

[@fabriziocolaci1925]

@@TheQKatie you’re always welcome ✌🏻

[@legiopretorian]

Puglia is the land of fairy tale.but you went in the most touristic places

[@pile333]

I don't remember if you've already visited Tremiti islands.

[@ThaurusFury]

Please visit Sardinia :)

[@TheQKatie]

Non vedo l'ora!

[@ranmaz76]

serious question; how do you stay so slim living in puglia? Every time i go visit my dad who lievs there i get 2kg every 4 days.

[@irenecarrillo6750]

Might be exercise or good metabolism, but not sure

[@antoniopanico4611]

Salento terra di sole mare e vento

[@giovannacavo3262]

Hi...is that a B&B where you're staying with the pool? Could you please link the name of it? Thx

[@TheQKatie]

Sure! bit.ly/2VEe9cX

[@giovannacavo3262]

@@TheQKatie Thx😚

[@billcook4768]

I liked the detailed lessen. To go forward, move this forward. To go more forward, move this more forward. To go back, move it back. Think you can handle it???

[@TheQKatie]

It’s tricky stuff 😅😅😅

[@giovannino8319]

Ciao dove avete preso la barchetta ?

[@TheQKatie]

Nel porto di santa maria di leuca. Ci sono molti negozi che noleggiare le barche.

[@bonfire50]

Good video but you showed us too little of Gallipoli 😞

[@mikeettorre8818]

Qkatie, ma come fai a non mattere su chili mangiando tutto quel Ben di Dio?

[@mauroscorrano68]

Welcome to Salento...lu sule..lu mare..lu jentu.. (the sun..the sea..the wind..)

[@cosettapessa6417]

1:50 you like hurting yourself 🤗🤗 i can tell you affastellare and beffardo are not used anymore 👍. I love your videos by the way. I have to go to Puglia next year! Omg the boat with no license. You're so brave lol

[@gianlucac.8944]

Wait: 'affastellare' is a beautiful italian word. It is not commonly used by the average guy on an trivial conversation, but you are very welcome to use it when chatting with me. "Beffardo", on the other hand, is absolutely common and you can even use it when chatting with my three yo cousin!

[@neilkorn786]

Plus gas.

[@bohboh8]

💚🇮🇹❤

[@gunston999]

Did you expect free gas 😅

[@francescobonfiglio9142]

Vieni in Sicilia, la mia regione

[@TheQKatie]

Non vedo l’ora!

[@francescobonfiglio9142]

@@TheQKatie il sud è povero ma è pieno di perle nascoste

[@babayaga2177]

Grazie Dio di avermi fatto salentino ! 🐳🐋🐬🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🦀🦐🦑🐚

[@lorenzoferrara8243]

that is a 300km journey!!!...and roads, are not really "straight" out there...

[@TheQKatie]

In America we drive everywhere, no big deal!

[@gvisir]

May I misunderstood but seem to me you was a little disappointed about the the boat rental policy, i think is a major fault about italian interaction, is not the price, at least not so expensive is the lack of info. If they were clear from the beginning you knew what expect about the fuel, after all is the same with car... i always ask in advance and always complain asking to be more precise

[@TheQKatie]

Buon consiglio!