THE ART OF COOKING Taking a cooking class while on vacation in Italy is very popular among travelers, who often choose to take part in one and couple it – say – with a nice wine tasting or a fine (hopefully!) dinner, that they themselves will have prepared...
SEASONAL FESTIVITIES I Mercatini di Natale (Christmas Markets) are a big tradition in Europe and Italy hosts many of those in either big cities or small villages. They may last for a couple of days to a month or even go on after Epiphany on January 6th. It is a lovely...
THE ART OF COFFEE Coffee is undoubtedly one of the most popular beverages in the world. It made its first appearance in Venice in 1570 thanks to Prospero Alpino, a physician from Padova, who returning from a trip to the far East, took a few bags of coffee with him,...
HISTORY AND MUSIC Discover the inspirations that catapulted the creative brilliance of Gregor Händel with this 5-day, 4-night tour of Rome. Visit the historical sites and beauty that Händel experienced while enjoying the tastes and sounds that only Rome can offer....
Who is the world’s foremost polymath and artist without any precedent in recorded history? And which among his artworks is the most intriguing one? We all know it is Leonardo Da Vinci. And many of us have heard of his mysterious “The Last Supper” painted in 1498. What...
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