Oltrarno Florence: History, Artisan Crafts, Food, and Things to Do
Why Oltrarno Is a Unique Neighborhood Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (no changes made) If there’s one neighborhood I just can’t get enough of in Florence, it’s Oltrarno. Seriously, there’s something magical about this place. Think Renaissance palaces, tiny historic alleyways, and lively piazzas around every...
Florence Food & Drink
Florence Foods: 5 Things to Eat When Visiting
Traveling to Florence means a whole new set of Italian food to try. Because food in Italy varies so much by region, there is a surprising difference between the food in Florence and the food in Rome despite the not-so-far physical distance between these cities. Food in Florence is defined...
Finding Unique Pizza in Florence
When you think of Italy, pizza probably comes to mind (along with pasta, amazing coffee, and fresh pastries). The city of Florence in particular is known for many things, from world-famous artworks to stunning architecture, but participating in our food tours reveals that the food is definitely a highlight...
The World's Favorite Pasta Shapes - A Guide for Pasta Lovers
Delicious dinnertime staple and favorite among kids and adults alike – pasta is a cultural phenomenon. It’s so popular that World Pasta Day is celebrated on the 25th of October each year! Done well, it can be one of the most delicious and comforting meals in the world. And as well...
7 Very European Food Festivals
Art, music, architecture – these are just three of the things you might associate with the continent of Europe – but there’s so much more to it than that. (And we’re not talking about literature, language or philosophy either) Let’s look at some of the weird and wonderful things Europeans...
20 of Eating Europe’s Favorite Chefs from across Europe
What makes a chef popular or one of our “favorites”? This wasn’t such an easy list to compile. Sure, I could list top restaurants or chefs that have achieved the much coveted Michelin star, but this rating doesn’t necessarily make a chef popular or loved. Over recent years, television has...
Truffles: A Foodie’s Guide to the Diamonds of the Kitchen
The 19th century French gourmet Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called truffles “the diamonds of the kitchen”. And, to this day, most foodies would agree that nothing says culinary status symbol quite like adding a shaving or two of these pungent yet aromatic “underground mushrooms” to a dish. Since Italy is home to...
Eating Europe's Guide to the Top 15 Foodiest Cities in Europe
Planning to holiday throughout Europe and not sure how to decide which cities to visit? Some people might base their itinerary on famous or historical sights, but we foodies look to research which cities will be the best food and wine destinations to enhance our overall travel experience. You might...
33 (Mostly Culinary!) Things to Do in Italy
Narrowing down a list of mostly culinary activities in cities across Italy to 30 33 is no easy feat! There are just simply too many beautiful cities and towns with stunning art and architecture and unique cuisines to choose from. We’ve managed, however, to come up with a list of...
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Already traveling in a large group or want something different? All our tours can be taken privately or we can create a tour just for you!
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