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Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

While you are Planning a Great Trip to Italy or dreaming about Travel to Europe, enjoy our favorite summer cocktail, a Campari Spritz. We always encourage travelers to enjoy a Spritz (or two or more) while they are traveling on a Custom Italy Itinerary we have crafted for them.

How To Pack Like A Pro – II (for women!)

How To Pack Like A Pro – II (for women!)

When planning an Itinerary for a Trip to Europe, you'll want to know what to pack. That’s true if we are crafting a custom itinerary or you are creating your own. A woman’s Packing List for Europe is different than a man’s! This blog is a tool to help you pack well for your Europe Travel Itinerary. Betsy shares her packing tips for Travel to Italy, France, the UK, Ireland and all of Europe.

A Little Bit of The Real Downton Abbey

A Little Bit of The Real Downton Abbey

Including Highclere Castle (the real Downton Abbey) in your Travel Itinerary to the UK is a bucket list activity for many travelers. We have been fortunate to house sit on the grounds of Highclere Castle, the real life Downton Abbey! Including Downton Abbey in your Trip to Great Britain is well worth it!

Two Great Hikes in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

Two Great Hikes in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

When you are Creating an Italy Travel Itinerary that includes Planning a Trip to Tuscany, consider Hiking in the Val d’Orcia. These are two of our favorite hikes that you can include in your Custom Italy Itinerary that give you a real sense of the beauty of Tuscany.

3 Day Itinerary in Tuscany for Wine Lovers

3 Day Itinerary in Tuscany for Wine Lovers

On a Terrific Italy Travel Itinerary we suggest including time in Tuscany for its spectacular wine. This 3 Day Itinerary in Tuscany for Wine Lovers is great on any Trip to Italy. This Tuscany Itinerary gives you a chance to travel through the beautiful Val d’Orcia, discover Brunello and Vino Nobile wines, pecorino cheese, and pici pasta in Montalcino, Pienza, Monticchiello, and Montepulciano.

The Loire Valley: A Fantastic 3 Day Itinerary

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. The Loire Valley is a wonderful area to include in your Travel Itinerary to France!

A Barolo Wine Tour: A Fantastic 4 Day Itinerary

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.

Planning the Right Itinerary for your Time in Rome

Planning the Right Itinerary for your Time in Rome

Your Italy Trip Plans will probably take you to the ancient city of Rome. This 3 to 4 Day Rome Travel Itinerary will help you make the most of your time visiting amazing sites and eating incredible food. These are our recommendations to help you Plan an Amazing Trip to Rome, Italy when you include Rome in your Italy Travel Itinerary.

An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

When we Plan a Trip to Italy, we often like to include some of our favorite wineries in the Italy Travel Itinerary. See this insider’s guide to our favorite Barolo wine picks from Piedmont, Italy. The Nebbiolo grape makes this one of the best wines in the world.

Comparing Barolo and Barbaresco Wines

Comparing Barolo and Barbaresco Wines

When we Plan a Trip to Italy for wine lovers, we love to include Piedmont where Barolo and Barbaresco reign supreme. Both these beautiful Italian wines are made from the nebbiolo grape, but are uniquely different. Learn about the comparison between these wonderful deep, rich red Italian wines from Piedmont. And include a visit to this wonderful area when creating your travel itinerary to Italy!

For a Culturally Rich Cruise Experience Go with Viking

For a Culturally Rich Cruise Experience Go with Viking

Taking a European Cruise is a great way to explore all that Europe has to offer! As you consider your Europe Travel Plans, you might think about Taking a European Cruise. A Viking River Cruise or a Viking Ocean Cruise are great ways to see the world in comfort. Read about our cultural experiences on an Eastern Europe Viking Cruise and find out if Viking Cruises are right for you.

7 Things You Shouldn’t Miss in Florence, Italy

7 Things You Shouldn’t Miss in Florence, Italy

When you are Planning a Trip to Italy, you will likely want to Visit Florence. There is so much to see and do and eat when you Travel to Florence, Italy! Here are our suggestions for 7 things you must do while you are in Florence.

A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

When you plan your Trip to Italy as part of a Europe Travel Itinerary, include time to eat lost of gelato! Here are some of our favorite Gelato Shops in Italy and our quest to find the best. Include some of these on your Italy Travel Itinerary!

Cacio e Pepe: A Simple Roman Pasta Dish that Delights

Cacio e Pepe: A Simple Roman Pasta Dish that Delights

When planning a Trip to Italy, It’s fun to prepare by trying new recipes. Then during your Italy Travel Itinerary you can include places that make the same dish and compare! Enjoy the Euro Travel Coach recipe for Casio e Pepe. It’s a great Roman pasta dish that is sure to whet your appetite for travel to Italy.

Bagna Càuda: A Delicious Dip from Piedmont

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.

Tarte Flambée: A Delicious Flatbread from Alsace

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.

Taking Italian Classes in Italy

Taking Italian Classes in Italy

Want to learn Italian in Italy? Ready to take immersive Italian language courses? Enjoy reading about our experience taking Italian classes in SIena, Italy.

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2018-19

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.

Favorite Restaurants in the Barolo Region

Favorite Restaurants in the Barolo Region

Read our favorite picks for restaurants and wine in the Barolo region.

Fantastic Ribollita: A Classic Tuscan Soup

Fantastic Ribollita: A Classic Tuscan Soup

Easy and delicious! Our take on a Tuscan classic soup, ribollita. The recipe is easy to follow and the results will transport you to Italy.