The Very Best of the Alps One of the most gorgeous hikes in the world – take the lift to La Flégère from Chamonix and hike to Lac Blanc in the French Alps. Beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the entire range, and a fine alpine hut to rest your legs and enjoy a beverage […]
The Very Best of Southern England Malmesbury Abbey is a little off the tourist path – there’s no big coach park and hardly anyone else visiting here. It’s one of England’s ancient Christian sites, founded by a proselytizing Irish monk in the 7th century. Thought to be the first capital of a united England, it […]
1. Vánoční Rybí Polévka (Czech Christmas Fish Soup) – Czech Republic Harking back to a simpler time when meat was a luxury to most Europeans, the tradition of eating carp (a freshwater fish) for a treat at Christmas has remained strong in the Czech republic. None of the fish was wasted – most recipes for […]
The famous Christmas carol, penned in 1865 by English writer William Chatterton Dix on his “death bed” (he later recovered), asks the question “What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” and answers “This is Christ, the King”. Interspersed in his thoughtful lyrics, set to the tune of the medieval […]
Nobody does Christmas like the Germans, and for good reason. All over German speaking Europe,but
An hour north of Venice are the beautiful rolling hills of the prosecco region. This sparkling white wine is a protected agricultural product that can only be made here, to exacting standards. On our Eat and Drink Like a Northern Italian Tour we visit the best of the best along the Prosecco road, and enjoy […]
Real balsamic vinegar is produced as a “hobby” by the fine wineries of the Modena / Parma agricultural valley. On our tour we visit one of the premium wine makers of the region, the Medici Ermete, and have an exclusive tour and tasting of their family’s small Acetia where they produce the tasties balsamic vinegar […]
You can count on Medieval Bruges for beautiful art and architecture, delicious food and chocolate, and AMAZING beer experiences! We always have time on the Ultimate Beer Tour for some beer hunting – and the hunting is easy if you know who to talk to (that would be me, Craig, your trusty tour guide!).
One of my favourite experiences in Liguria is taking part in a pesto making class. The art of pesto comes from this beautiful seaside region, and learning from a local is the best way to experience the food, rather than just eating the food! This is part of our Eat and Drink Like a Northern […]
I love to bring back special mementos from my travels. Not the plastic mass-produced kind! One of the most interesting memories you can bring back from a trip abroad is a new skill. When visiting Italy, try a cooking class with a local chef. We recently cooked with a chef near Verona, Italy, at the […]