When in Rome do as the Romans do. You have been to Rome, as a tourist right ? but as a foodie ? I doubt it. This was my 6th time in Rome, 4 nights including arrival after 20 hours on Etihad, great airline by the way. Being a foodie at heart and not wanting […]
Continue readingIt is easy to be caught up in the touristy trattoria’s in Florence, of which there are many, however for those who make the effort there are some amazingly good dining options within 400 meters of the Centrale Markets. I always follow the locals and if they are lined up outside a hole in the […]
Continue readingSharing the beauty, the colours and the flavours of Tuscany is easy. Its finding a point of difference that inspires us to put together experiences that appeal to adventuresome Australians who love to get off the beaten track. Not content with the normal in Tuscany we aim to immerse our guests in the Italian Lifestyle […]
Continue readingSardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily). It is an autonomous region of Italy with a total area of 24,090 square kilometres & population of Sardinia is 1.6 million. The capital city of Sardinia is Cagliari. There are 8 provinces: Cagliari, Carbonia-Iglesias, Medio Campidano, Nuoro, Ogliastra, Olbia-Tempio, Oristano and Sassari. Sardinia […]
Continue readingThe Grand Culinary tour combining 2 regions of Italy. A unique holiday experience, taste the best wines and food of Italy, share incredible pristine food & wine traditions with the artisans, breath-taking landscapes, and 4000 years of history and culture. This is Sardinia. Indulge within the elegance of historical wineries with refined Barolo tastings. The […]
Continue readingJust a sample of what unfolds on our Sardinian Delights tour. our destination is Oristano, a beautiful medieval city in the Middle of the Island, along the road we stop at a small village, where will meet Maria Antonietta and Viittorina, two ladies that run a tiny hand made pasta producer, one of the last […]
Continue readingA Taste of Tuscany. Slow Food Travelling We are heading into the final week of 4 weeks and 4 regions across Italy. Exploring the best locavore be it wine, food, dairy products, or Olive oil. So far we have slowly travelled the Veneto, Piedmont, Abruzzo, and now we taste a corner of Tuscany that we […]
Continue readingThe Magic of Sartiglia in Sardinia. It’s on in February, Lets Go. Do you want to go back 500 years for a day and participate in a spectacular & unique Carnival event known all over the world, where mysterious horsemen wearing ancient traditional costumes and masks tempt fate with dangerous and spectacular evolutions atop their […]
Continue readingLooking for Farmers Markets. In Rhode Island the Aquidneck Growers Market is a must if you want to explore the home grown produce of the region. there are 2 locations over 2 days, Wednesday afternoon in Newport on Memorial Boulevarde Parkway and at the wonderful Newport Vineyards every Saturday morning. Just check for the cooler […]
Continue readingAmong the 450 or so types of cheeses found in Italy, a dozen or so, including mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano, gorgonzola and pecorino have gained international renown and distribution. The hundreds of other equally delicious varieties are consumed largely within the province where they are made. That’s why a visit to Le Marche is essential for any cheese […]
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