Lots of great dreaming can take place from a chair, or a walk around the block, or on a path up the hill behind the house. We have been thinking about the wonderful possibility of travel opening up again in 2021, and so have scouted some new locations a [...]
Sicily is well known for being a place where theater comes to life— even in everyday living. This can easily be seen at their numerous colorful outdoor markets, a tradition dating back to the 9th century Saracen rule of the island, which explains thei [...]
We just got back from our Chianti Tour and once again are reminded how marvelous Tuscany is in the autumn! We all met in Florence for a fascinating tour of some small Renaissance jewels with Lise, our favorite Florentine art expert, and then made the pi [...]
Tania, our chef, works her magic every day by preparing exquisite picnics for our guests. Each morning before our day starts she sets out in search of fresh local vegetables, meats, cheeses and whatever the surroundings may offer. While our guests are o [...]
This is a brief post where we would like to explain our philosophy and approach to traveling through Italy. We are native Italians and we have been leading tours for many years. We take pride for the marvelous place we were born in. Therefore we make ev [...]