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Cacio e Pepe: A Simple Roman Pasta Dish that Delights

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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.

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

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

When you are planning a Trip to Europe, you will want to know what to pack. A woman’s Packing List for Europe is a little different than a man’s! Use this blog as a tool to help you pack well for your Europe Travel Itinerary. Betsy shares her packing tips for Travel to Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Two Great Hikes in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

Two Great Hikes in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

When you are 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 Italy Travel Itinerary that give you a real sense of the beauty of Tuscany.

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Planning the Right Itinerary for your Time in Rome

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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. We offer our recommendations to help you Plan an Amazing Trip to Rome, Italy when you include Rome in your Italy travel itinerary

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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 Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

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A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

When you plan your Trip to Italy as part of a European 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.

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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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An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

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An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

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.

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Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

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Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

While you are Planning a Trip to Italy or dreaming about travel, enjoy our favorite summer cocktail, a Campari Spritz

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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.

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For a Culturally Rich Cruise Experience Go with Viking

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For a Culturally Rich Cruise Experience Go with Viking

As you consider your Europe Travel Planning options, you might think about taking a Viking River Cruise where you can 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.

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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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Taking Italian Classes in Italy

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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.

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7 Things You Shouldn’t Miss in Florence, Italy

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7 Things You Shouldn’t Miss in Florence, Italy

There is so much to see and do and eat in Florence! Here is our simple list of 7 things you must do while you are there.

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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.

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Favorite Restaurants in the Barolo Region

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Favorite Restaurants in the Barolo Region

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

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Fantastic Ribollita: A Classic Tuscan Soup

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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.

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Comparing Brunello and Vino Nobile Wines

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Comparing Brunello and Vino Nobile Wines

The Val' d’Orcia is home to two of Italy’s most important wines - Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Find out what these incredible wines have in common and makes this area so special.