by Craig Bresett | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
This bizarre castle, built on the side of a mountain in the middle of nowhere by a strange man-child caught up in medieval fantasies, always delights travelers fortunate enough to get out to this corner of the Alps. And I’ve taken hundreds of them, if not...
by Craig Bresett | Nov 17, 2022 | Baccalà, Eat and Drink Like a Northern Italian, Uncategorized, venice, Wine
One of the true delights of a trip to Venice is the cuisine… unless you have no idea what to look for and end up at one of the plethora of terrible tourist traps serving up uninspired portions of bland food no self-respecting Venetian would eat. An excellent...
by Craig Bresett | Dec 21, 2018 | Christmas, Europe, Europe Tour, European, Uncategorized
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...
by Craig Bresett | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Craig Bresett | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Craig Bresett | Aug 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
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