I've traveled to all 20 regions of Italy. I'd go to this lesser-known capital city over Milan and Rome any day.

caption tkKaitlyn RosatiI've been to all 20 regions of Italy and visited famous cities like Milan and Rome.After I spontaneously visited Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, it became my favorite Italian city.I love Cagliari's unique cuisine, laid-back pace, and proximity to beautiful beaches.In February, I was in Florence, staring at the Delta Air Lines email telling me to check in for my flight back to New York.I had a gut feeling that I wasn't ready to leave Italy yet, but what would I do here? Where would I stay?My mom sent me a picture of the snow back home, and if Florence's cool weather gave me seasonal depression, I couldn't imagine New York's frigid temperatures would help. So, I did the unthinkable: I canceled my flight with no set plan.Needing some sunshine as much as I needed a place to sleep, I impulsively booked a flight to Sardinia, where the temperature would be just a touch warmer than it was in Florence.This would mark my first time visiting the region. As spontaneous as it was, checking out Sardinia was a great decision, because I discovered one of my favorite cities on the planet: Cagliari.I instantly fell in love with Sardinian cuisinecaptionKaitlyn RosatiI arrived late at night in Cagliari and immediately felt the warm, salty air, even in the offseason.It was nearly midnight, but I wanted to check out the city. As an avid solo traveler, I typically avoid late-night walks, but Cagliari pushed me to make an exception.Despite the odd hour, the city was alive. There were crowds of people dancing, drinking, and eating, so much so that I could hardly find a free table in Piazza Yenne, a central square in the city.The next morning, I started learning about the magic of Sardinian food. I headed to I Fenu Gelateria, a gelateria known for its unique, local flavors.I ordered pardula gelato, which tasted like the Sardinian dessert of the same name. Later that day, I tried a real pardula, a star-shaped pastry filled with ricotta, orange zest, and saffron.Throughout my week there, I also ate chewy malloreddus pasta, potato and mint-stuffed pasta known as culurgiones, a couscous-like pasta called fregola, and plenty of pecorino Romano, a sheep's milk cheese that you'll find just about everywhere in Sardinia.The archaeological ruins and beaches make this city a must-visitcaptionKaitlyn RosatiIt's not just the food that made me fall in love with Cagliari, though.Archaeological buffs will especially enjoy it here: The city is full of Roman ruins, including its own designated Roman amphitheater and a network of underground caves, which can best be explored by booking a tour.Of course, no visit to Sardinia is complete without seeing at least one beach. I took a day trip to Villasimius, a beach town about an hour outside the city.Because I went in February, I had Porto Giunco Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island, completely to myself.I even learned a few lessons from the Sardinians' way of lifecaptionKaitlyn RosatiSardinia is one of the world's five Blue Zones, meaning this region has a particularly high concentration of people who live longer lives. Almost immediately, I felt like I could understand why.Though Cagliari is a metropolitan area, people around me generally seemed calm and relaxed, which felt especially jarring compared to the bustling vibe of other major cities.Whenever I told locals it was my first time in Cagliari, they nearly dropped everything they were doing to offer some guidance. Even the man I sat next to on the airplane talked to me the entire flight about what I must do in the city, boasting about how beautiful his island is.From its ancient ruins to the salty sea, Cagliari absolutely stole my heart — and I would trade all of my future visits to Rome and Milan for another day there.Read the original article on Business Insider

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