best food and wine in Europe

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Eating In, On the Road

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Eating In, On the Road

When we create a Custom Travel Itinerary to Europe, we sometimes include nights when our clients, or we, can cook on our own. Recreating local dishes in France, Italy, Ireland and the UK makes us feel even closer to the culture. Check out our experience cooking in an AirBnB on an Italy Travel Itinerary we enjoyed before a small group trip to Tuscany.

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How to Pack Like A Pro

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How to Pack Like A Pro

When you are planning a Trip to Europe, you will want to know what to pack. Use this blog as a tool to help you pack well for your Europe Travel Itinerary. Greg shares his packing tips for Travel to Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

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Reformation Day and All Saints' Day in Slovenia

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Reformation Day and All Saints' Day in Slovenia

On your Trip to Europe, it is fun to plan to travel beyond the obvious places. We took a short trip to Slovenia to eat at the famed restaurant Hisa Franko, which now has 3 Michelin stars. We experienced so much more on our Trip to Slovenia than an unbelievable meal!

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The Loire Valley: A Fantastic 3 Day Itinerary

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The Loire Valley: A Fantastic 3 Day Itinerary

When you are Planning a Trip to France, you may want to include The Loire Valley in your itinerary. This 3 Day Loire Valley Itinerary shares where to stay and what to see, do, eat, and drink! The area is known for its lovely chateaux, delicious wine and food, village markets, and idyllic countryside.

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A Barolo Wine Tour: A Fantastic 4 Day Itinerary

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A Barolo Wine Tour: A Fantastic 4 Day Itinerary

If you are Planning a Trip to Italy, you may enjoy an Italian Wine Itinerary. This 4 Day Itinerary in Barolo features Piedmont, one of our very favorite Wine Regions in Italy! The wine, food, and people make this one of our favorite places to visit in Italy.

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3 Day Itinerary in Tuscany for Wine Lovers

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3 Day Itinerary in Tuscany for Wine Lovers

As you consider your Italy Custom Travel Itinerary, you will enjoy reviewing our recommended 3 day itinerary in Tuscany for wine lovers. Travel through the beautiful Val d’Orcia, discover Brunello and Vino Nobile wines, pecorino cheese, and pici pasta in Montalcino, Pienza, Monticchiello, and Montepulciano.

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A Terrific 10-Day Italy Travel Itinerary

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A Terrific 10-Day Italy Travel Itinerary

A great Italy Travel itinerary for 10 days. It’s especially good if you are planning a first trip to Italy and includes Rome, Florence, Verona, and Venice. You could also travel on this itinerary in reverse and then extend your trip on to the Amalfi Coast from Rome.

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Bagna Càuda: A Delicious Dip from Piedmont

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Bagna Càuda: A Delicious Dip from Piedmont

When you are Planning a Wine Trip to Italy, you may consider visiting Barolo. While you are preparing for your trip, try Chelsea’s recipe for delicious Bagna Cauda (hot bath). It is a specialty in Piedmont.

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Financiers: A Temporary Cure for the February Blues

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Financiers: A Temporary Cure for the February Blues

Easy to make and so good to eat this delicious recipe for these French pastries will transport you overseas and help you beat the February blues. Until you can make Travel Plans to France, try these!

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20 Great Wines Under $30

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20 Great Wines Under $30

Need a hand choosing a wine? Here are 20 wines under $30 to help you pick out your next bottle.

Besciamella Sauce

Besciamella Sauce

In the final entry in Chelsea’s Lasagna Bolonese series, you can learn how to make a Besciamella Sauce. It’s easy to do, helps you dream of Italy, and takes your lasagna over the top!

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Comparing Barolo and Barbaresco Wines

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Comparing Barolo and Barbaresco Wines

Barolo and Barbaresco wine are both made from the nebbiolo grape, but they are uniquely different. Learn more about the comparison between these wonderful deep, rich red Italian wines from Piedmont.

Lasagna Bolognese: An Introduction

Lasagna Bolognese: An Introduction

Enjoy this authentic lasagna recipe from the heart of Italy while you are waiting to make your custom Italy tour. This is the first in a series about delicious comfort food from Bologna.

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Satisfying Cravings for European Pastries while in Quarantine

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Satisfying Cravings for European Pastries while in Quarantine

Like a lot of you we have been cooking and baking quite a bit during the quarantine. For some fresh ideas on European pastries and breads check out Chelsea’s latest blog.

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Travel - Where Do We Go From Here?

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Travel - Where Do We Go From Here?

European travel planning will change after the Coronavirus crisis is over. Euro Travel Coach offers ideas about what to look for in the future of travel to European countries.

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Mediterranean Fish with Roasted Tomatoes: An Easy Recipe from Cote d'Azur

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Mediterranean Fish with Roasted Tomatoes: An Easy Recipe from Cote d'Azur

Follow this easy recipe for Mediterranean Fish with Roasted Tomatoes and be transported to sunny Cote d’Azur

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The Euro Travel Coach Top Ten Things To Do In Budapest

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The Euro Travel Coach Top Ten Things To Do In Budapest

Budapest Trip Planning is made easy with this great list of the best Budapest has to offer. This amazing city has fantastic food, excellent wine, superb culture, extraordinary history and comfortable accommodations. Enjoy this top 10 list to plan a great trip to Budapest!

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Tarte Flambée: A Delicious Flatbread from Alsace

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Tarte Flambée: A Delicious Flatbread from Alsace

Learn how to make this delicious flatbread from Alsace, France. Then open a bottle of Alsatian Riesling and imagine you’re in a café in this fairytale region of France.

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Venetian Vongole e Cozze - Seafood from Italy

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Venetian Vongole e Cozze - Seafood from Italy

The seafood in Venice is amazing! Enjoy our recipe for Venetian Vongole e Cozze - Clams and Mussels!

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Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2018-19

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Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2018-19

As you dream about your own Europe Custom Travel Itinerary, enjoy our wrap-up spotlighting some the highlights of our time in Europe in 2018-2019.