EatingIf you are staying at one of our suggested hotels near the train station, there are lots of informal trattorie nearby serving typical Tuscan cuisine.…
In the Primitivo country
Our next stop in Primitivo country was Varvaglione Vigne e Vini, a large winery based in Leporano in the Salento area of the Puglian peninsula.…
I Sassi di Matera
The bus was quiet as we drove into the heart of Basilicata to reach Matera, with everyone relaxing after a great meal. Thankfully the rain…
Villa Schinosa
Once again the sun is shining and we know we’re going to have a great day! We leave the hotel and drive to a delightful…
In the Vulture
Angry purple skies followed us all day but that didn’t stop us as we had a big day ahead! Our destination was the area of…
Heritage food and sites
The sun finally came out! First on our agenda was a visit to the lovely property of the Caseificio Barlotti where they produce mozzarella di…
Amalfi and its rich heritage: lemons!
A day outdoors. Our odyssey started with angry skies but thankfully we dodged the rain once again. Our destination: Amalfi. Our mission: to discover the…
Hidden jewels of Campania
Blessed with rain, wind, sun and wine! The group met a 9am sharp to head to our first winery of the tour – the beautiful…
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…