Europe Travel Blog
Herewith is a collection of Europe travel tips, advice, suggestions, insights, and recommendations to help you make the best of your Europe travel! Check back often – Craig will never run out of Europe travel topics to write about – believe me!
Christmas Markets of Germany
Nobody does Christmas like the Germans, and for good reason. All over German speaking Europe,but especially in Bavaria, the tradition of the Christkindlmarkt (Christmasmarket) goes back 700 years.
Prosecco
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...
Balsamic Vinegar Tour and Tasting
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...
Beer Hunting in Bruges
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,...
Pesto Making in the Cinque Terre
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...
Cooking in Italy
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...
Proper Tiramisu
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!
Bike Ride in Bruges
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...
Is food and drink an afterthought, or a main feature? Check your itinerary!
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...
Prague – An Essential Stop on the Ultimate Beer Tour!
Beautiful Prague is the city of a thousand spires, and hundreds of great beers!
