Some condo buildings in Rome, could afford elevators (lifts) only if they collected money “per use”. This is a picture of an existing lift in…
An enchanting train ride
A unique excursion that brings you across the Bernina alpine pass with one of the most enchanting train rides in the world. The “Trenino Rosso…
2018: The Year of Italian Food
Happy BEFANA! (the Epiphany of January 6 is a very popular celebration in Italy) While thinking to all kids in Italy opening their gifts, I…
FICO: Start your journey from field to fork…
Did you know that Italy’s food and agricultural sector represents more than 11% of the country’s GDP! Recognizing this economic driver, the city of Bologna…
Bits and Bites from our office in Sicily
Your journey to Sicily can start anyway you want! A flight from another Italian or European airport, a car journey through the “Autostrada del Sole”…
Pignoletto, the new generation of white wines
PRESS RELEASE – Bologna, 30 November 2016 – The Enologica fair – the annual food and wine show in Bologna – has just closed its doors…
Firenze. My Florence!
NOTES COLLECTED FROM ONE OF OUR TOUR DIRECTORS WHILE IN FLORENCE EatingIf you are staying at one of our suggested hotels near the train station,…
Another great tour!
TEN YEARS OF TOURS IN ITALY. HUNDREDS OF SITES VISITED. HUNDREDS OF HAPPY TRAVELERS. THOUSANDS OF EMOTIONS SHARED.
Salty wines…? Anyone?
You may have heard of terms like “minerality” or “mineral salt content” at your latest wine tasting class or seminar. Or the words “crisp” “fresh”…
Una Canadese a Firenze…
We finally made it to Florence, ready to experience the Renaissance in its full glory, and inspiring as it is, there are a few cautionary…