It’s no secret that Italy is a country filled to the brim with incredible food. Divided into 20 regions, we covered the more popular ones in Part I but there are still hidden gems found in the remaining regions. Read on to find out about local specialties in these 10 delicious regions in Italy. 1. Valle […]
It’s no surprise that Tuscany is one of Italy’s most popular regions, especially for the foodie aficionado. Tuscany is famous not just in Italy, but around the world, for its simplistic way of cooking. The region is well situated with the perfect climate for growing fruit and vegetables and farming (primarily) beef and pork. […]
Ah, Lyon. Often called the gastronomic capital of France, Lyonnais specialties are regarded of the highest quality across the globe. Not only does it have a strong foodie culture, Lyon is also filled with a charming Old Town, vibrant creative community, spectacular sights and a fascinating history. With so much to see and do, we’ve picked out the highlights for […]
We often think of Europe and summer as two co-existing elements – with hot summer days stretching well into the night, lapping up Vitamin D with ocean swims, and never-ending gelato to cool down. But hang on…what’s not to love about winter time in Europe? Often overlooked, winter time has its own unique set of perks. Popular cities and attractions will […]
Jewish culture is an important part of many European countries’ histories, woven in with stories and landmarks that began over 2,000 years ago. Before World War II, the European Jewish population stood at around 9 million. Approximately 6 million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust with much of the remaining population emigrating […]
One of our favourite things about France is the plethora of grand châteaux dotted around the country. The word château can be defined as a manor house, a castle, country or wine estate, or even a stately residence imitating a castle. As broad as the word is, there are over 40,000 châteaux so we have compiled a guide […]