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 […]
There’s the “Tiramisu” you get at the Olive Garden… and then there’s actual Tiramisu in Italy. Properly served, with fresh espresso that you add just before eating! Enjoy this on our Eat and Drink Like a Northern Italian Tour!
One of my favourite activities in Bruges is biking – like the locals do! You can get around the town in no time, seeing all the sites with minimal effort in this flat medieval city. And of course, you’re all good to enjoy some Belgian beer during your travels. Just don’t overindulge or you might […]
Planning a trip to Europe can be hard work. Planning a GREAT trip to Europe is a daunting task. However, with the proper research and reservations, you can definitely get the best out of your European vacation, and ensure that what you eat and drink will be as important to the experience as what you […]
Beautiful Prague is the city of a thousand spires, and hundreds of great beers!
St. Ives is a beautiful little corner of England (or Cornwall, to be exact). A visit here is time well spent – with plenty of outdoor activities (golf, surfing, beach time) and fantastic food and drink! We spend 2 nights here on our England tour – staying in a castle!
Shortly after the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, British author H.G. Wells wrote a series of essays that were published as “The War That Will End War.” The ferocity of the battles that ensued, and the pure destructive power of the new battlefield technologies cemented this idea in the public conscience – […]