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. …
Because 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 […]…
Here are some Valentines Day gifts for travelers—ranging from the practical to quirky—for travel lovers on your gift list. …
A 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 […]…
The 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 […]…
When 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 […]…
Italian 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.:…
On Holland America Rotterdam, two veteran cruisers experience Port to Table dining, the latest culinary innovation on the cruise line, and more.…
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust.…
Liguria, Italy, has its own specialty foods and wines that derive from its unique geography, history, culture, and traditions.…