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A Guide to Greek Herbs: From the Mountains to the Kitchen

In Greece,…

The Many Faces of Italian Olives: A Journey Through the Groves of…

Tucked into the rugged northern heart of Portugal, the Douro Valley…

Lyon: A Perfect French Getaway Full of Flavor, History, and Charm

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Cecina: Tuscany’s Hidden Chickpea Treasure

Cecina is one of those…

Aix-en-Provence, often simply called Aix, is a quintessential…

Rome is a city best explored on foot, where every turn reveals a…

Athens, a city where ancient history meets modern vibrance, offers a…

Paris, the City of Light, is a dream destination for travelers,…

Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is home to breathtaking landscapes,…

Valentine’s Day and sparkling wine go hand in hand. But while…

Tucked between the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia’s rolling green hills…

The Sweet Story of Italian Nougat: A Delicate Tradition

Italy’s…

Buenos Aires is a city brimming with culture. It’s alive with art,…

Here in the US, we have our local and regional traditions that…

Europe’s Most Enchanting Christmas Markets: A Magical Journey Through…

Understanding Low-Cost Airlines in Europe: A Simple Guide for…

Thanksgiving is a feast of diverse flavors and textures, from savory…

Step into the world of Handcrafted Barrels, where tradition…

Exploring Turin: A Curious Traveler's Guide to Italy's Hidden Gem…

Delve into the enchanting history of chocolates in Turin, from its…

Dive into the rich, frosty history of gelato and discover its deep…

The Origins of the Bellini: Venice’s Treasured Cocktail

The Bellini…

Indulge in the culinary delights of the Amalfi Coast with these six…

You’ll often hear “wine people” refer to different wines as either…

Every once in a while a food comes along that is so deeply connected…

Pasta seems such a ubiquitous part of culinary culture it’s difficult…

Tuscan Bread

Many legends have plenty of truth in the telling and…

Most Americans are familiar with the grain couscous. The…

Slightly west of Venice lies the Italian wine region of Soave. This…

A once-isolated little town in Portugal, about 40 miles north of…

The modern Pesto Genovese recipe was introduced by Giovanni Battista…

If you’re planning a trip to Naples or Sorrento a day trip to Ischia…

Until recently the Greek Isle of Milos was a destination closely kept…

Sunny Puglia in southern Italy is a delightful destination that’s…

Less than half a mile off of the Croatian coast and bustling city of…

There’s no denying Sicily is a gorgeous Mediterranean island that’s…

Credit cards today are no simple matter. As banks and financial…

Taralli are a tasty snack food from Puglia and can be quite…

Tortellini, those lovely little knots of filled pasta that are oh-so…

The Spanish region of Rioja is synonymous with wine. The region…

San Sebastian is widely recognized as the gateway to Basque Country.…

The history and lore surrounding olive oil, that mediterranean liquid…

Culinary tourism is one of the biggest trends to hit the travel…

 Rovaniemi: The Enchanting Hometown of Santa ClausHo, ho, ho! As the…

The Bordeaux wine region is nestled in an area along the Atlantic…

Slovenia is a magical place to visit with sparkling emerald green…

You’re probably familiar with the briny little flavor bombs called…

One of the more exciting things about traveling to another country is…

As college towns go, Coimbra has to be one of the most special. Sure…

Stroll down any cobbled street in Italy and there’s bound to be at…

No, you do not need a visa to travel to Europe. However, according to…

Traveling as a vegetarian in Europe is not as difficult as one might…

 The Sweet Tale of Balsamic di Modena: A Journey Through Time and…

In Portuguese the word “Fado” means fate or destiny. Perhaps that’s…

In today's fast-paced world, technology has made our lives easier…

Verona…just the name of this town in the Veneto region of Italy…

Ciao wine enthusiasts! If you have a passion for wine, then you're in…

Veneto, a region in Italy, extends from the Dolomites in the…

Gorgeous Puglia has much to offer anyone who visits this sunny region…

The Itria Valley, or Valle d'Itria as the Italians call it, is a…

Ginja, the legendary liqueur of Lisbon, is a favorite of visitors and…

A trip to Vatican City is a must-do for many visitors to Rome. In…

Venice is one of the most fabulous destinations and an absolute…

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most iconic and popular tourist…

The Greek word Meteora translates to “suspended in the air” and that…

Carpaccio is an Italian appetizer that’s made of paper thin sliced…

Ahhh Roma! The Colosseum, The Parthenon, Trevi Fountain and all the…

Elafiti, Elaphites or Elaphatiti, no matter how you spell it these…

The Dordogne is a region in southwest France that’s magical and…

The French train system is truly remarkable and a great way to see…

For those who appreciate discovering new destinations filled with…

On Portugal’s sunny coast, just west of Lisbon is the town of…

The Greek town with the unusual (and seemingly interchangeable) name,…

The lush and beautiful region of Burgundy in France is renowned for…

Wine, with all its lovely flavor and character, is truly a gift. We…

Portugal is fast becoming a prime destination for the travel savvy,…

Of course any trip to Tuscany should involve a good amount of…

Have you ever discovered something, completely by chance, that turned…

It’s likely you’ve heard of Nostradamus but how much do you really…

Marzipan, that colorful, realistic-looking edible art that’s quite…

When you hear the name Dijon it probably calls to mind the eponymous…

The French Riviera has long been a playground for the glitterati and…

Americans love Tuscany for many reasons-the landscape and lifestyle…

Remember how your grandmother’s special once-a-year Christmas cookies…

Palermo is the capital of Sicily and a true melting pot of history…

In recent years Spanish tapas seem to appear on a diverse group of…

Surrounded by the azure Adriatic Sea, with sunny hillsides, plenty…

Croatia is an exciting and beautiful country with a rich history and…

Since the earliest days of civilization Sicily has been an…

France’s Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the…

The Renaissance city of Florence is the capital of the Tuscan region…

Booking a trip, especially a trip of a lifetime, may have you…

Nearly two thousand years ago, in the area now known as Naples, one…

Traveling by train is common in Europe. It’s fun and quite relaxing…

The Amalfi Coast is a premier destination for those who love and…

Have you heard of the Slow Food Movement? What began as one man’s…

A trip to Tuscany is an incredible experience. This iconic region is…

When you think of the Catholic papacy (the tenure of a pope) your…

A mere 25 miles south from the center of Lisbon is a piece of…

Ahh Greece! Is there any place like it on earth? After all Greece is…

Prosecco is a delightful sparkling wine from Italy that can liven up…

Port wine, that delectably sweet quaff often enjoyed after a meal,…

Ahhh, champagne! That quintessential quaff that tickles your nose and…

A trip to Italy is a definite bucket list item for nearly everyone…

There are so many iconic sights to see in Europe and they make for a…

People, it’s time to talk about packing. When you’ve been traveling…

Greece is a very welcoming country. The people of Greece take pride…

There are few combinations of food that enchant the palate as…

So you’ve booked an exciting vacation abroad and you can’t wait!…

To visit Dordogne is to step into magic. There are tiny villages in…

Portugal is an attractive destination. There’s so much to see and do…

Dreams of Italy often evoke images of the sunny vineyards in Tuscany,…

Portuguese cod, or bacalhau, is a staple favored among Portuguese…

Not far from the historic center of Seville is a stunning stone…

The famous line goes something like “Life is like a box of…

Barcelona is one of the more interesting destinations in Europe.…

Lisbon is one of the most remarkable and multi-faceted cities in…

Ah Greece! The birthplace of democracy, the Parthenon and Acropolis,…

The island of Sicily, although a part of Italy, is like a country…

In the US tipping has become de rigueur in recent history. What was…

Tucked into the eastern end of Italy’s Riviera is the area called the…

Rome really is the Eternal City. Such a lovely and exciting place…

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is a…

Ahhhh Lavender! That beautiful purple-blue flowering herb that’s as…

Northern Italy has so much to offer, especially Piedmont in the…

There are places in this world that you may visit and be forever…

Alentejo is often referred to as the “breadbasket region” of…

The wine is sometimes referred to as “Holy wine” owing to its use for…

Paris! The City of Lights gave us, among so much else, the Louvre,…

The Piedmont region of Italy is unique in just about every way from…

Tucked between Rome and Florence is the Italian region of Umbria.…

A short ferry ride from Venice’s famous St. Mark’s Square are the…

Looking down from its majestic perch in the Sintra Mountains, high…

The village of Saint Emilion, tucked into the heart of Bordeaux’s…

Montepulciano wine region is a hill town located 25 miles South of…

The south of Spain is the consummate destination for nearly all the…

Provence is known for their auspicious array of wines. Among those…

Sunny Sicily is always a wonderful travel destination. The Sicilian…

When you think of France and particularly French food, certainly…

When you think of a Greek salad you probably imagine a mouth-watering…

Brunello di Montalcino is known globally as one of the oldest wine…

Like a carefully hidden gem, Slovenia is tucked away in the heart of…

One day in Paris may not seem like enough. After all this is “La…

A slice of cool sweet melon wrapped in salty, savory dry-cured ham is…

Between the bustling city of Marseille and the serene seaside village…

In the last few decades, the Italian region of Sicily has worked hard…

Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, is a step back in time. Amid…

Chianti Classico is not just beautiful and famous for its iconic…

Tuscany is one of the most popular tourism destinations, hosting…

There’s no doubt the wine region of Bordeaux is a must-see for any…

Leave it to the Italians to come up with a spectacular use for the…

Slovenia calls to the wanderlust in many a traveler. From lively…

For foodies balsamic vinegar is a must-have. This rich, mildly…

Just down the River Tiber from one of Rome’s most famous tourist…

Perched along a hilltop in the South of France, between the more…

Over the last few centuries immigrants have flocked to this…

Imagine a dish that marries two distinctly different cultures, with…

Siena is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in all of Italy.…

There’s no shortage of gorgeous sites to see in the Provence region…

Ortigia Island in Sicily is chock full of history and dazzling…

If you’ve ever had authentic porchetta then simply speaking the name…

Athens, Greece; just the name conjures images of ancient treasures…

A mere stone's throw from Puglia, under an hour by car, is one of…

Small packages are often said to contain great things and so it is…

Markets in Provence

A trip to a Provence market is an experience…

Of all the precious gems man has mined from the earth none is quite…

Puglia, in the southern region of Italy, is recognized for many…

Lush, green and alive in elegant beauty is the cliffside town of…

Sunny Cefalú is the consummate beach town, with its easy going pace,…

La Coste, Provence is a stunningly well-preserved medieval village,…

The term agriturismo, in its most basic definition, refers to…

High above the Umbrian countryside, atop a chunk of tufo, sits the…

The Greek Islands-just the name evokes images of sun-drenched…

European public markets call to mind stalls of merchants selling…

From ancient beginnings as a Roman city to nearly three centuries of…

For anyone who appreciates sweets, especially for globe-trekking…

The city of Split is the second largest municipality in Croatia,…

When visiting another country, it’s common to hit the “high points.”…

Montmartre is one of the most unique and interesting neighborhoods in…

Tucked between the popular tourist destinations of Florence and…

Try this authentic Sangria recipe shared by our guide in Seville,…

Slovenia is a destination straight out of a fairy- tale that will…

Slovenia, although a small European country, is not one to be…

An ancient kingdom of hilltop castles, walled villages, and…

The autonomous community of Andalucia, in southern Spain is the…

The wines of Piedmont, Italy are as diverse as the region itself.…

About an hour north of Milan, and nestled deep in the cradle of the…

Like a brilliant watercolor painting the rocky and mountainous Amalfi…

Gently cupped by the Swiss Alps, Piedmont, Italy is known for it’s…