All of our tours not only feed you the best each city has to offer but also immerse you in the local culture, authentic street life and history.
Florence’s Street Food Scene Goes Way Beyond the Sandwich
Florence has long been known for its staple sandwiches, traditionally made with schiacciata bread, but the Tuscan capital’s culinary scene has far more to offer than you might expect. You don’t have to follow the crowds to the popular deli shops with queues running halfway down the road, and instead...
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How to make a traditional English breakfast
Let me start this by saying, I’m an American. While I’ve taken great pains to bring you the steps to making a traditional English fry-up, bear in mind that I’m from Miami, not Manchester. Handle your pitchforks accordingly! Okay, let’s dig in! Traditional English Breakfast Recipe Here’s what you’ll need...
Are you coming to Rome but couldn’t ditch your kids with the grandparents? Don’t fret! The Eternal City offers something for every family. From the parks on the Pincian Hill for the little ones, to the afternoon “discotecas” for the teens and tweens . . . kids are covered here in...
Six of the Best Dutch Restaurants in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam there are some surprisingly good restaurants serving food to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. From tasty Dutch foods, such as pannenkoeken (pancakes) and raw herring, to spicy Indonesian cuisine, Amsterdam’s restaurants pride themselves on innovative takes on classic recipes. We’ve scoured the city with our...
Where to eat in London’s Chinatown for a taste of the Orient
Visitors to London have a wealth of world renowned attractions, landmarks, and cultural highlights at their fingertips, and this expansive experience continues when your tummy begins to rumble. As the choice of dining venues in London is so vast, perhaps consider which part of the world you’d like to sample...
Stroopwafels: a foodie’s guide to what, where and how…
The Dutch stroopwafel, or syrup waffle, is a cookie that is unique to the Netherlands, and has been eaten in the country for centuries. The history of this delicacy dates back to 1784, when a baker from the town of Gouda baked a waffle using old crumbs and spices, and...
Although I can’t claim to be very talented in the kitchen nowadays (taste testing is really more my forte’), some of my fondest childhood memories revolve around a good deal of mixing, seasoning, and stirring. Believe it or not, I was quite the little chef. On weekends my mom would...
15 Fun and Interesting Italy Facts for Kids
We really don’t think you or your kids will have a problem getting interested in Italy. There’s no shortage of things to know about this old, artistic and cultural country. But still, we thought it would be helpful to create a list of fun facts about Italy to share with...
Campo dei Fiori Market: The “Field of Flowers”
This post was originally published in 2014 and was updated in November, 2017. Campo dei Fiori is a piazza smack in the centre of historic Rome. Its name, translated literally, means “field of flowers,” and one theory is that the name dates from when this area was an open meadow....
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