If you’ve ever dreamed of standing inside the Sistine Chapel almost alone, or touring the Vatican Museums without going shoulder to shoulder with the crowds, you will love the VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour by Take Walks (formerly Walks of Italy). We were lucky enough to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience, and are […]
Category Archives: Experiences
If you’re a dedicated food lover then you must try truffles in Italy. Found in many regions across the country, Italian truffles are prized for their intense aroma and flavor that can elevate a humble dish of pasta to gastronomic heights. In this guide we’ll tell you all about this delicious natural ingredient, the different […]
This episode we are talking a whole lot of pasta with the founder of Nonna Live, an online cooking school that’s brought the art of pasta making to the world! Pasta is, of course, an integral part of Italian cuisine with endless variations that are tweaked from region to region. From ear-shaped orecchiette of […]
Merry Christmas or Buon Natale as it is in Italian! The Christmas season is a wonderful time to visit Rome and Italy. Being a Catholic country and the seat of the church in Rome, it’s an important time of year in the Eternal City and across the country and there are many delights and […]
Experiences, Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #050: Josie’s Favorite Experiences to Enjoy in Italy
Seeing the sights of Italy is one thing but enjoying a moment of pure joy is quite another. If you ask us, travel is all about experiences and that’s exactly what we’re talking about with Josie in this episode. Josie reveals her favorite experiences in Italy – all well worth considering when you plan […]
Fellow foodies, if you are serious about trying all the things in Italy, then a healthy dose of truffle must be on your wish list. These decadent morsels are found throughout the country and are an important feature of regional Italian cuisine. In this episode, our guests, Chantelle and Giovanni from small group tour […]
Experiences, Podcast episodes, Rome
Episode #029: What to eat in Rome – must try dishes and where to try them
Rome is one of the world’s great food cities. And it pays to have a plan for eating its iconic dishes when you get there. In this episode we share our best tips on what to eat in Rome – the best of the city’s pasta, pizza, street food and more. Of course you’ll […]