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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Celebrating Happy Hour in Brindisi, Italy

(Pronounced: BRIN-dee-see)

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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Happy Hour is the time of day where one kicks back with friends and loved ones.

A glass of wine or other favorite drink, a few delicious snacks, and great discussions, it's an event we look forward to.

Join us in an Italian Happy Hour in Brindisi, Italy.

Peanuts, crispy rounds, green olives and white wine in Brindisi, Italy

Peanuts, green olives, Taralli, and white wine

Although not every restaurant or cafe that offers a happy hour gives these snacks along with your drink, in our experience, most did.

Here you see peanuts, green olives and Taralli.

Taralli are a classic Italian snack food, particularly popular in the southern half of the country.

They are like savory breadsticks, rolled into rings and they have a crunchy texture like pretzels. With flavors like onion, garlic, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, fennel, pepper, chili, or just a simple touch of salt, it's no wonder they are a favorite of the locals.

Senior couple enjoying happy hour in Brindisi, Italy

Billy and Akaisha at the Snack Bar

 

 

 

 

The Snack Bar is also a place where we frequented for morning cappuccinos and croissants.

Favored for a morning coffee, it's also trendy to go there later in the day for a glass of wine.

It wasn't far from our apartment and a grocery store, a little piazza and a fountain were also nearby.

Business men enoying happy hour in Brindisi, Italy

Business men having a discussion

We were enjoying our afternoon break when these men wearing blazers and ties met together for a chat.

They became very animated in their conversation together.

I snapped this photo as the nun passed by because I thought it made for an interesting juxtaposition.

There is a fountain through the clearing behind these men, and a variety of stores, shops and the grocery I mentioned around the little piazza.

Fountain in Brindisi, Italy, shaped like an anchor

Here's the Anchor Fountain

This is the fountain I have mentioned. It's just a few steps away from the Snack Bar.

Brindisi has a very long history of being sought out for its deep water harbor.

The Romans used the Brindisi port at the end of their Appian Way to ship goods to Greece and other areas across the sea.

This same port played a big role in World War II, and in general, men who love the sea have always been in the fabric of this beautiful town.

So, a fountain in the shape of an anchor is justly fitting.

White wine, peanuts, crispy rounds, myriad of olives, Prosciutto sandwiches for happy hour in Brindisi, Italy

Another day, different appetizers

 

 

 

 

Today, along with the Taralli, peanuts and olive variety, we were given Prosciutto sandwiches made on a croissant.

These treats were included in the price of the wine, which runs $4Euros a glass.

No need for dinner with finger food like these!

Sandwiches, little pizzas, green olives and wine for happy hour in Brindisi, Italy

Again, another day, different snacks

Remember, bread, pastries, and pizzas are big in Italy. 

No proper meal (or snack!) should be without some kind of dough offering.

Here we have fresh mini-pizzas, tomato and salami "sliders" and a bowl of olives.

So popular is this place that they ran out of white wine!

I chose a soft Rose, and Billy drank a Merlot instead.

Receipt for 4 glasses of wine for happy hour in Brindisi, Italy

Our bill for 4 glasses of wine

We are seated at Table #27 as marked on our bill. Our wines are $4Euros each. The cover charge (in lieu of tipping) is $0.50Euros per person.

For 4 glasses of wine, tipping, and all of this food, the total came to $17Euros or just under $19USD.

Such a deal, eh?

Beautiful weather, people-watching, and sitting out-of-doors enjoying life for almost a pittance!

Italy is amazing.

 

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Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com, they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since 1991. They wrote the popular books, The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website bookstore or on Amazon.com.

 

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