Florence Beyond the Guidebook: Where to Take Guests Who Have Already Done the Obvious
The hardest brief we get from corporate organisers is the second visit. The first visit brief is easy. The group has never been to Florence. You take them to the Duomo, you arrange a guided Uffizi, you book a candlelit dinner with a view of the Arno, and you hand...
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The 7 Best Road Trips in Italy
While many travelers enjoy a tour of Italy’s most famous monuments (or indeed a walking food tour of one of its most culinary neighborhoods), one of the best ways to get to know Italy and to make the most of your trip is to explore the beautiful Italian countryside by...
Italy for chocolate fans: 4 best spots for desserts in Rome
If you’re looking for the best food in Rome, don’t forget about dessert. The Eternal City is known for its amazing pasta alla carbonara and cacio e pepe, but did you know there are also some chocolate hotspots not to be missed? A hot chocolate on a rainy day, chocolate...
Volpetti Salumeria (Delicatessen) in Rome
Come visit some of our favorite places in Rome! Taverna Volpetti (formerly Volpetti Più) (tavern) , Rome, Italy “Visiting us is like going to the library. It’s not like you have a book in mind. You don’t always know what you want. It’s our job to stimulate your curiosity.” –...
Flavio al Velavevodetto Trattoria (Restaurant) in Rome
Come visit some of our favorite places in Rome! Flavio al Velavevodetto Trattoria (Restaurant), Rome, Italy “I’ve had a passion for cooking since I was fifteen years old, watching my mother and my grandmother cook for the family. This passion grew a little every day, even though I did everything...
Da Enzo al 29 Review: Classic Roman Dishes in a Cozy Trastevere Trattoria
I first came to Da Enzo al 29, years ago after a Roman friend of mine told me he had eaten the best carbonara of his life there. He was born and raised in Rome so I trusted him without hesitation. I had no idea that this little trattoria would...
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...
Exploring Testaccio Through History
The name of Testaccio is yet to be discovered by the masses; even in Rome, it remains a secret known mostly to those who live nearby. Yet this tucked-away corner of the city has more than earned its nickname, ‘the heart of Rome.’ For those who come to experience Testaccio’s...
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Prosciutto
Prosciutto is one of the world’s favourite and best-known Italian foods. The history of this cured ham stretches back to pre-Roman times. In northern Italy, in San Daniele, it was the Celtic people who first began curing meat with salt, and in Parma it was the peasants. The traditional process...
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