If you're a tourist headed to Germany as an individual or as part of a family group, you may wonder about the legal drinking age in Germany. …
Castello Estense in Ferrara: Setting for ‘The Marriage Portrait’
Published on: January 24, 2023 | Last Updated on January 26, 2023Because of its location, size and structure, Castello Estense, now a state-owned museum, seems to dominate the city of Ferrara in northern Italy. Built in 1385 to protect the town, this medieval fortress was once home to the powerful Este family. Located right in the city center, it’s a stone’s […]…
Unique Valentines Day Gifts for Travelers – 2023
Published on: January 22, 2023 | Last Updated on January 31, 2023Here are some Valentines Day gifts for travelers—ranging from the practical to quirky—for travel lovers on your gift list. …
Sparkling Wine Miniatures: The Cost of Convenience
Published on: January 17, 2023 | Last Updated on January 18, 2023A recent article in the industry publication Beverage Daily by Alex Green noted that although they’re not new, wine miniatures are experiencing a heyday. Coincidentally, when we recently visited one of our local wine shops, we noticed for the first time that Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut was being sold […]…
Slow Travel By Train: Getting There Is Part of the Journey
Published on: January 16, 2023 | Last Updated on January 25, 2023The Slow Travel movement (an offshoot of the Slow Food Movement) began in Italy, but the approach is growing in appeal. Rather than focusing on speed, travelers want opportunities to connect with locals and experience their food, culture and traditions. In this guest post, my colleague Tim Albert, a British […]…
How To Order Food In Italy: 11 Rules
Published on: January 8, 2023 | Last Updated on January 21, 2023When it comes to ordering food and dining out at restaurants, every country has its own customs and traditions. We’ve collected some of the “rules” for how to order food in Italy that we’ve learned over the course of many trips to different regions. However, you’ll find that these rules […]…
15 Italian Food Rules To Follow To Eat Like A Local
Published on: January 2, 2023 | Last Updated on January 27, 2023Italian food rules are always a generalization but if you want to eat like a local, here are some of the Italian food rules to follow.:…
Holland America Rotterdam: Innovative Port to Table Dining
Published on: December 29, 2022 | Last Updated on December 29, 2022On Holland America Rotterdam, two veteran cruisers experience Port to Table dining, the latest culinary innovation on the cruise line, and more.…
A Visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Published on: December 25, 2022 | Last Updated on December 25, 2022The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust.…
A Taste of Ligurian Food and Wine
Published on: December 13, 2022 | Last Updated on December 17, 2022Liguria, Italy, has its own specialty foods and wines that derive from its unique geography, history, culture, and traditions.…