Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 1st, 2012
Thursday, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 FLORENCE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Your day of endless new tastes, smells, sights and sounds begins when you meet your English-speaking guide in the Florence city center. Together with your knowledgeable, friendly Florence native guide, you set out across the city to experience the best in fresh, seasonal produce and products [...]
Posted in Travel Notes, Uncategorized, Wine & Food Travel Italy on Jun 15th, 2012
If you’re an avid traveler who loves to discover unspoiled regions, you must visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This Italian gem enjoys relatively little tourist interest—nearby Veneto has twice as many visitors. However, having stumbled upon Friuli-Venezia Giulia, you will find plenty to see in this diverse and interesting region of North Eastern Italy. Because of its [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 11th, 2012
One of the most well-known cities throughout human history has been the city of Rome in Italy. Students around the world learn of Rome during their early school years; and the city is a top tourist destination from around the world. As well-known as the city of Rome is, there is a great deal about [...]
Posted in Italian Varieties & Appellations, Uncategorized, Wine & Food Travel Italy, Wine Tastings, Wineries and wine producers on May 15th, 2012
Anyone who considers themselves a wine connoisseur knows that some of the world’s greatest wines come from the Tuscany region of Italy. Tuscany’s history of wine making stretches back to the 8th century BC when the Etruscans began producing fine wines, with references to the quality of Tuscan wine appearing in 3rd century BC Greek [...]
