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Delicious drives in Italy: Milan to Scanzorosciate

By Margherita Ragg on May 31, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This is the first of a series of three posts showcasing five secret foodie locations in the Bergamo province – all easy to reach from Milan and Bergamo, provided you have a car! We’ve teamed up with Hertz for the Delicious Drives project and got a shiny new Fiat 500, the ideal car to drive

Delicious drives in Italy: along the SS 470 to Cespedosio

By Margherita Ragg on May 30, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Welcome to the second installment of our Bergamo foodie road trip around the Bergamo province in collaboration with Hertz! So far we’ve driven our shiny Fiat 500 from Milan to the top of Val Brembana, tasting delicious food on the way. We’ve already told you all about Moscato di Scanzo, a unique ‘meditation wine’, and

Delicious drives in Italy: Milan to Treviglio via San Pellegrino Terme and Val Brembana

By Margherita Ragg on May 29, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you’ve followed us recently, you’ll know that we’ve partnered up with Hertz who provided the wheels (a compact and stylish Fiat 500) to discover the tastiest foodie secrets around the Bergamo province. We’ve told you all about Moscato di Scanzo, a delicious and very rare ‘meditation wine’, and about our delicious lunch with Piero

Top 5 foodie cities in Europe

By Jack Huang on Nov 27, 2015 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Are you crazy about cuisine? Passionate about finding the next delicious meal? If you are a devoted foodie, then Europe offers a fantastic smorgasbord of amazing food experiences to enjoy. Here are some of the best cities in Europe for foodies to explore. 1. San Sebastian, Spain This gorgeous Basque city is in love with

Top 10 luxury chalets in Europe

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Nov 26, 2015 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As adventurous as a day on the slopes can be, coming home to a beautifully furnished and elegant chalet is equally exciting. Scattered across the Alps in France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria are some of the most exclusive, stunningly beautiful luxury chalets in Europe. Chalet Abruzzes, Courchevel, France Chalet Abruzzes is located above the Cospillot

The best places to kiss in Rome

By Carol Stigger on Jan 13, 2015 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Looking to share an unforgettable kiss in Rome? The Eternal City offers endless enchanting choices for romantic gestures whether you are strolling along the Tiber River or through the ancient Forum. Outdoor markets filled with colorful produce and the enchanting scent of freshly cut flowers are inspiring, and so are corner tables in dim trattorias

The most astoundingly beautiful luxury hotel in Florence, Italy

By Joy Davidson on Mar 03, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Visitors to Florence don’t usually see its true architectural legacy as they wander the cobbled streets. That’s because so much of the city’s artistry and opulence remain discreet; tucked-away like long-held secrets behind unadorned walls of stucco and stone. Even a treasure like the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze blends so faultlessly with adjacent structures that

2 charming hotels for your next luxury trip to Tuscany

By Enrico Ferretti on Feb 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As you may know, many of Italy’s most beautiful and amazing venues are in Tuscany – a region in the centre of the country where art cities with breathtaking views and romantic landscapes are a natural masterpiece. Booking a luxury relais in this dream-like region is the main trend now, with wellness and comfort in

3 lakes not to be missed when visiting the Italian Lakes

By Per Vogerl on Jan 04, 2013 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

The Italian Lakes region known as Lombardy is a destination unlike no other in Italy. Steeped in history and culture, this region was named after the northern Lombards who conquered it from the Romans centuries ago. A commercial junction in Europe, Lombardy is famous for being the destination where emperors were crowned, but lately more

5 great off-season activities in Tuscany

By Fiona Maclean on Nov 24, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Tuscany is a fabulous and picturesque part of Italy, understandably popular with visitors who enjoy the great cities, art and architecture and wonderful food and wine. Throughout the summer months the main cities, Florence, Pisa and Siena can be unbearably hot and while the hills and mountains are generally cooler, accommodation there is expensive and

The 5 most luxurious castle hotels in Tuscany

By Gianluca Atzeri on Sep 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Although Sardinia (Porto Cervo) and the Amalfi Coast are Italy’s most well-known luxury holiday destinations, the country has much more exclusiveness to offer, such as private snow lodges and cabins in the mountains, luxurious masseria in Apulia, or (one of my personal favorites) castle hotels in Tuscany. Here I share with you the 5 most

Zuckerberg criticised for not tipping at restaurant in Rome

By Paul Johnson on May 30, 2012 in Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It’s not been the best couple of weeks for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. On paper, he’s lost $4.7 billion in just 11 days and, in doing so, fallen off Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index which measures the 40 wealthiest people in the world. (He was, briefly, at 29th in that list.) That said, I shouldn’t think he’s

Private access to the Sistine Chapel and several of the Vatican's special sites

By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Up until recently, private access to the Sistine Chapel and tours of other rooms not available for public viewing were offered only to celebs, dignitaries and other VIPs. While not everyone may be starring in the latest blockbuster or governing international powers, travellers can now experience several of the Vatican’s special sites – think private

Great skiing, food and wine in Val Gardena, Italy

By Kathy Bechtel on Jan 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

One of the many ski resorts located in the majestic Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Val Gardena, Italy is a must-visit during any ski holiday in the region. Val Gardena is best known in ski racing circles as home to the Saslong Classic, a men’s World Cup downhill race, and long considered

Close to paradise in the hills of Tuscany

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

A Tuscan retreat has designed an exclusive ‘nest close to paradise’ package especially for groups. Castello di Vicarello, in the Maremma region of Tuscany, is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and orchards with stunning views down to the sea, providing a wonderful setting for intimate getaways with your nearest and dearest. This 12th Century ultra-luxury

Discover the Prosecco zone, home of Italy’s favorite sparkling wine

By Kathy Bechtel on Jan 05, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Lying north of Venice in the province of Treviso, in the foothills of the Marco Trevigiana running from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano, is the Prosecco DOCG wine zone. Vineyards take up just about every square food of land, amongst picturesque towns with ancient churches and castles. Here is the source of the wonderful sparkling wine that

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